Wildlife Awareness Course - Bear Scare - Tue, Aug 21 2012

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The Basics:
STATUS:		Cancelled - Hide from Calendar
Event Type:		Learn
Event Location:		East of downtown
Date(s) & Time:		Tue, Aug 21 2012  6:00 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Fri, Aug 17 2012 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		2.5-3 hours
Difficulty Rating:		D1: Easy
Event Coordinator(s):		Sandie You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:		$26.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		1
Maximum No. Guests:		0
Minimum Group Size:		10
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		0
Number Registered So Far:		0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
***PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST AND NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM OF 10 ATTENDEES, THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED!*** With summer hiking in the mountains/foothills upon us, it is important to be as prepared as possible. I am happy that Dan LeGrandeur is available once again to teach us a wildlife awareness course. He will be discussing how to become more prepared in avoiding and dealing with bear and other wildlife encounters. Dan is a former B.C. conservation officer with many years of experience in dealing with wildlife, especially bears. He will be showing slides and video clips, including many from his own experiences. Click here for a link to the Bear Scare website. Dan will teach us about bear behavior and the fact that they are more predictable than most of us think. We will learn basic bear biology, identification, behavior and how to prevent and respond to bear and other wildlife encounters. With this knowledge, we will be better able to assess the risks and take the appropriate actions when encountering a bear, and better yet, how to best try and avoid encounters. Specifically, we will learn about: grizzly and black bear identification, bear ecology, bear behaviour, cougar ecology, human/wildlife conflicts, wildlife encounters (defensive and predatory), response to bear encounters, response to cougar encounters and the use of non-lethal deterrents. Dan also sells bear spray at a discounted rate so I have asked him to bring some along in case anyone is interested in purchasing one for themselves (about $25/can compared to a much higher price in the stores). ---------- *** IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT: To register for this event, please sign up on the waiting list and then pay for your spot as soon as possible. Once payment has been received by the EOC, I will move people to the registered list for the event in the order that everyone pays, and NOT in the order that everyone signs up. Please also e-mail me when you pay, in case our Treasurer is on vacation. **Refunds are not available after the cutoff date. Please find someone to fill your spot if you cannot make it.***
Required Items to Bring: Your desire to learn more about wildlife encounters! $2.00-$4.00 for the cost of the social room rental - cost will be determined at the registration cut-off date Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. Money for bear spray on sale, if desired.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:		The address will be emailed to all paid registrants. It will be east of the Shaw Conference Center and lots of free parking available. Also transit is an option, will forward info once you have paid.
Notes:
- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions. - When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you or your guest(s) cancel. - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events. - Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@edmontonoutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Webmaster, Karl, at webmaster@edmontonoutdoorclub.com.
Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:		$26.50/Person
Cost Includes:		- An informative bear and wildlife awareness course that will be invaluable for all outdoor pursuits in the mountains/foothills! - EOC transaction fee
Payment Cut Off:		Payment must be received by the EOC on Fri, Aug 17 2012.
Make a Payment:		Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! *Note: ***Refunds are not available after the cutoff date. Please find someone to fill your spot if you cannot make it.***