Photo by Bill Lea
Black bears are fascinating creatures, and many myths and misperceptions exist about them. What are they really like? Do we need to be afraid? What should we do if we encounter one? Such questions and more will be answered in a special talk titled “Understanding the Black Bear,” hosted by the Asheville Region of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association (cnpa.org) on Sunday, June 12. Doors open at 5:30 P.M., and the meeting lasts from 6–8 P.M.
The featured speaker is local photographer, bear conservation expert, and photographer Bill Lea. Among his achievements is cofounding a black bear sanctuary in northern Minnesota with his wife Klari in 1995. Although he’s been a wildlife photographer for more than 35 years, Bill considers himself to be first and foremost a black bear advocate, helping others see what these animals are truly like.
This community program—free and open to the public—takes place at the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville. CNPA’s mission is to use nature photography to help conserve and preserve the diverse ecosystems found in the Carolinas. Bill will complement his educational discussion on the black bear with photographs.
With more than a hundred members, CNPA– Asheville Region meets on the second Sunday of each month, except December, at the Reuter Center.
