Who's Afraid of Bears?

Worried about black bears visiting town, or even your backyard?

According to Dr. Lynn Rogers, a world-renowned bear expert, “you have a greater chance of winning the lottery, than ever being harmed by a black bear.”

Berkeley Heights and recently had a few with black bears, most recently near , which alarmed a number of residents.

To educate Berkeley Heights residents about bears, the New Jersey-based Bear Education and Resource Group, also known as the BEAR Group, will host a free presentation about the true nature of black bears on Saturday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at the .

The group’s mission is to educate residents about black bears, reduce unwarranted fears, promote tolerance of our bear neighbors and foster peaceful coexistence between people and bears.