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SALUDA—Members of the community can learn ways to become “bear wise” at an upcoming presentation at the Saluda Library. Mark Ray with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will present the program on Tuesday, May 13, at 2 p.m.  

Black bears have made a dramatic comeback in North Carolina thanks to conservation efforts. As bears expand into areas with suitable habitats, it is essential for communities to learn how to coexist with them. 

Ray, a native of the North Carolina Appalachian Mountains, has been an avid outdoorsman his entire life. He will discuss how living with bears is part of life in our state and provide important information regarding these magnificent creatures.

The Saluda Library Speaker Series is held on the second Tuesday of each month. It began in 2024, thanks to a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation, and is now made possible through the continued partnership between Polk County Public Libraries and Conserving Carolina. 

Saluda Library is located at 44 West Main Street. To register for the event, visit conservingcarolina.org/calendar. To learn more about Polk County Public Libraries, visit www.polklibrary.org.