On Sunday, March 25, Budd Veverka, director of land management at Mianus River Gorge in Bedford, will discuss his research on black bears, including how to best handle encounters.

A black bear having a snack (Photo by Jay Rosner/Flickr)

The free talk will take place at Tompkins Corners Cultural Center in Putnam Valley at 11 a.m. and is cosponsored by the Roaring Brook Lake Garden Club. RSVP by calling 845-258-7280.

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