Bear Aware publishes its 2022 Annual Report
Posted: February 21, 2023
Executive Summary (for the full report please click here: 2022 Annual Report) Becoming a Bear Smart community has been the […] Read More
Bear Aware publishes its 2021 Annual Report
Posted: March 22, 2022
Executive Summary (for the full report please click here: 2021 Annual Report) Having purpose inspires and unites us. It gives […] Read More
All are welcome at our AGM, on March 17, 2022
Posted: February 18, 2022
Our Annual General Meeting will be at the Revelstoke Community Centre in the Macpherson Room, on March 17, 2022, at […] Read More
Job Posting: Gleaning Coordinator
Posted: April 26, 2021
Revelstoke Bear Aware Society is seeking qualified applicants to coordinate the Gleaning Project in Revelstoke, B.C. This contract will run […] Read More
All are welcome at our AGM, on March 18, 2021
Posted: February 23, 2021
Our Annual General Meeting will be on Zoom on March 18, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Hear what we’ve been up to […] Read More
Bear Aware publishes its 2020 Annual Report
Posted: February 22, 2021
Executive Summary (for the full report please click here: 2020 Annual Report) Like for the rest of the world, 2020 […] Read More
Become a Director of Revelstoke Bear Aware Society
Posted: February 16, 2021
We are in need of energetic, thoughtful individuals to help keep our Society current and effective. We hope you will […] Read More
Bear Aware publishes its 2019 Annual Report
Posted: February 5, 2020
Executive Summary (for the full report please click here: 2019 Annual Report) 2019 was a progressive year for Revelstoke Bear […] Read More
All are welcome at our AGM, on Feb 20, 2020
Posted: January 31, 2020
Our Annual General Meeting will be in the Macpherson Room at the Revelstoke Community Centre on February 20, 2020, 6:30 […] Read More
Become a Director of Revelstoke Bear Aware Society
Posted: January 22, 2020
We are in need of energetic, thoughtful individuals to help keep our Society current and effective. We hope you will […] Read More
A Bear Aware Affair
Posted: August 28, 2019
A pop-up back alley event with an art gallery, pie eating contest, drink specials, live music and a bear aware […] Read More
Press Release: Spring has sprung and so have the bears.
Posted: April 3, 2019
As the weather changes from winter to spring, wildlife becomes more active. Bears have come into the valley and are […] Read More
Spring Bear Necessities Workshops
Posted: March 25, 2019
Join Revelstoke Bear Aware and Loki Tree Service for a Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop. Date: April 17, 2019 at 6pm […] Read More
All are welcome at our AGM, on April 11, 2019
Our Annual General Meeting will be in the Macpherson Room at the Revelstoke Community Centre on April 11, 2019, 6:30 […] Read More
Bear Aware publishes its 2018 Annual Report
Posted: January 19, 2019
Executive Summary (for the full report please click here: 2018 Annual Report) 2018 was a progressive year for Revelstoke Bear […] Read More
All are welcome at our AGM, on March 15, 2018
Posted: February 23, 2018
Our Annual General Meeting will be in the Macpherson Room at the Revelstoke Community Centre on March 15, 2018, 6:30 […] Read More
Bear Aware publishes its 2017 Annual Report
Executive Summary (for the full report please click here: 2017 Annual Report) 2017 was a progressive year for Revelstoke Bear […] Read More
Bear Necessities: Grizzly Bear Conservation and Management in the Kootenays Workshop
Posted: September 19, 2017
Michael Proctor will be discussing grizzly bear management and conservation in the Kootenays. He will take you into the world […] Read More
All are welcome at our AGM, on April 20, 2017
Posted: April 14, 2017
Our Annual General Meeting will be in the Macpherson Room at the Revelstoke Community Centre on April 17, 2017, 7:00 […] Read More
Bear Aware publishes its 2016 Annual Report
Posted: February 8, 2017
Executive Summary (for the full report please click here) 2016 was a very active year for Revelstoke Bear Aware. There […] Read More
Press Release: A Beary Year in Review
Posted: January 6, 2017
2016 was a very active year for Revelstoke Bear Aware Society. There were 638 reports concerning black bears reported […] Read More
Contractor required: Revelstoke Bear Aware Coordinator
Posted: April 11, 2016
Contract Description:- The mission of Revelstoke Bear Aware is to reduce human-bear conflict through education, cooperation and active management initiatives […] Read More
Bear Aware publishes its 2015 Annual Report
Posted: December 30, 2015
Executive Summary (for the full report please click here – 3.4 MB PDF download) The focus of Revelstoke Bear Aware […] Read More
Revelstoke Bear Aware hosts electric fencing workshop
Posted: October 14, 2015
Good fences make good neighbours. Given the new bylaw allowing the keeping of back yard chickens, it is important to be […] Read More
Revelstoke Bear Aware publishes it’s 2014 annual report
Posted: January 20, 2015
Did you know that there were 305 separate reports of bear activity in Revelstoke in 2014? That the Gleaning Project […] Read More
Public Advisory
Posted: August 28, 2014
Due to the larger than usual number of bears searching for food in Revelstoke this season, we are issuing a […] Read More
Bear Aware warns Revelstoke residents to heed “Bear in Area” signs
Posted: July 13, 2014
In the last few weeks there have been two separate incidents in Revelstoke where bears have either tried […] Read More
Rash of garbage bears in Revelstoke
Posted: June 27, 2014
Up until now there have been relatively few bear sightings in Revelstoke this season, and most of those have been […] Read More
Annual General Meeting
Posted: April 3, 2014
Come out and see what Bear Aware is all about! Show your support for a fantastic local organization that […] Read More
Latest Bear Hazard Map (2009-2012 data)
Posted: February 1, 2014
This map shows areas of concentrated bear hazards derived from data gathered by Revelstoke Bear Aware and the provincial RAPP […] Read More
2013 Annual Report Summary
This annual report describes the activities and initiatives of the Revelstoke Bear Aware Society from January 1, 2013 to December […] Read More
2012 Annual Report
Posted: February 13, 2013
Revelstoke Bear Aware Society has now completed the 2012 Annual Report. This annual report describes the activities and initiatives of the […] Read More
The Bears Are Back In Town!
Posted: September 4, 2012
A recent rash of sightings suggest that bears are heading to town and adding backyard fruit to their diet. If […] Read More
Electric Fencing Workshop- August 8, 2012
Posted: July 5, 2012
Revelstoke Bear Aware is hosting an Electric Fencing Workshop this summer. Learn about protecting chickens, bees, fruit trees or other […] Read More
Spring is here and the bears are out
Posted: May 18, 2012
Spring is here and the bears are emerging from their winter dens. The first bear sighting of the season was […] Read More
Revelstoke Bear Aware and Parks Canada Create Two New Maps
Posted: July 5, 2011
Revelstoke Bear Aware has been working with Parks Canada to develop two new maps for the City of Revelstoke and […] Read More
Spring Garbage Tagging Campaign
Posted: June 30, 2011
Bear Aware has been working on a “Garbage Tagging” campaign to remind residents that The City of Revelstoke Garbage Collection […] Read More
Revelstoke Bear Aware Spring Presentations and Public Displays
Posted: June 20, 2011
New Public Display Board
Posted: May 10, 2011
Revelstoke Bear Aware is pleased to have a new public display!
In the News: View Bear Sightings on Google Earth
Posted: May 6, 2011
Revelstoke Bear Aware Announces a New Google Earth Map to View Bear Sightings in Revelstoke Revelstoke Bear Aware Community Coordinator […] Read More
2010 Summary
Posted: December 10, 2010
2010 was a very busy year for bears in and around Revelstoke, with sightings reported in every neighborhood. There were […] Read More
Electric Fencing Workshop
Posted: November 25, 2010
On November 11, 2010, Revelstoke Bear Aware organized an Electric Fencing Workshop sponsored by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Gillian […] Read More
The Gleaning Project
Posted: October 25, 2010
The Gleaning Project gathers surplus fruits and vegetables from our community, helping to reduce bear attractants. Residents with excess fruit […] Read More
Program Delivery in Photos
Posted: July 30, 2010
Pruning Workshop
Posted: May 25, 2010
Revelstoke Bear Aware, with in-kind support from the City of Revelstoke, held their first Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop in May […] Read More
A good year for bears, and for Revelstoke Bear Aware
Posted: January 2, 2009
2009 was a very successful year for bears in and around Revelstoke. This fall, I was often asked, “Where are […] Read More
The bears are awake
With warm weather and spring upon us, bears have left their dens to begin their search for spring vegetation, feeding […] Read More
Bears not welcome in the school yard
Posted: January 1, 2009
Revelstoke’s School District #19 has purchased six bear proof garbage cans, with an additional two purchased by Parks Canada. “Parks […] Read More
Bear resistant garbage bins are being tested in Johnson Heights
One Hour with a Grizzly. That’s what is required for a garbage can to pass the test. Recently, residential garbage […] Read More
Bear Hazard Map
Our Bear Hazard Map is now available, click here. The accompanying report is almost finalized.
2008 was a tough year for bears
Posted: January 1, 2008
The year 2008 was a tough year for bears in and around the Revelstoke area. Ten black bears and one […] Read More
Eleven dead bears in 2007
Posted: January 1, 2007
The 2007 season was a challenging year for bears in the Revelstoke area. The extreme heat in July, and lack […] Read More
Working toward Bear Smart status
To achieve status under the provincial Bear Smart Program, Revelstoke is required to meet seven criteria. The Bear Aware community […] Read More
Improving Revelstoke’s solid waste management
The Revelstoke Bear Aware Coordinator is part of the city’s waste strategy collection committee, which is looking at options to […] Read More
Newcomers to town
With the construction projects associated with the new Revelstoke Mountain Resort and the building of Turbine Five at the Revelstoke […] Read More