BEAR Education And Resource Group Janet Piszar, Director
PO Box 918, Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 315-3219
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Something about bears... It has been said that bears are the dolphins of the woodlands. Native people thought of them as the spirit of the forests. Environmentalists recognize them as an integral part of a healthy eco-system. Bears have a rich and diverse history. Their timid nature brings serenity to the highlands. Bears have a presence that goes beyond words. As people learn more about them, their fears are replaced with understanding, compassion and a peaceful coexistence!
Something about bears...
It has been said that bears are the dolphins of the woodlands. Native people thought of them as the spirit of the forests. Environmentalists recognize them as an integral part of a healthy eco-system.
Bears have a rich and diverse history. Their timid nature brings serenity to the highlands. Bears have a presence that goes beyond words.
As people learn more about them, their fears are replaced with understanding, compassion and a peaceful coexistence!
Mission Statement
The Bear Education And Resource (BEAR) Group was formed to educate the public about black bears, while fostering a peaceful coexistence between bears and humans.
Membership is open to everyone interested in our mission. Please contact us for more information on how you can get actively involved in the fight to save New Jersey black bears.
Bear Group's policy on feeding bears, click here.
Want to learn more about living with bears? Click on the following to download our all inclusive 4-page educational brochure: So what do I do if I see a bear?
To learn what world renowned black bear expert, Dr. Lynn Rogers has to say about living with black bears, click here.
BEAR Group Membership
Join now! Our basic membership is $20 and $10 for students or seniors:
1. Click here for a form.
3. Donate on-line via PayPal. Go to the PayPal website to register. There will be a window in which you can indicate who referred you to the site. Please indicate that your donation should be sent to TheBearGroup@verizon.net. You can use a credit card or have the funds deducted from your checking account. Once you register, PayPal can be used by you to send money to anyone with an e-mail address, for any reason.
4. You can also make a donation in any amount by clicking the button below. Don't forget to include your address.
Write pro-active letters for bears:
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: If you read anything negative in the pro-hunt editorial in the newspaper, please write a letter to the editor. These letters are widely read and will help to educate people about bears. If you need help, please go here for more information: Write for our bears!
Important Information:
Edward A. Tavss, PhD report: Correlation of reduction in nuisance black bear complaints with implementation of (a) a non-violent program and (b) a hunt
Info on Bear-Resistant Critter Can™
Events & Volunteer Opportunities (meetings, hikes, work parties, etc.)
T-Shirts and other Merchandise
Afraid of bears?
Want to learn more about bears?
Student Artwork about bears
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Learn about Grizzlies too!
Bear TV
Please distribute our petition:
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Defense Fund
A member group of the Coalition to Protect Black Bears in New Jersey maintains a general defense fund to help with legal costs. If you'd like to donate to this general defense fund, please send a check to NJARA, PO Box 174, Englishtown, NJ 07726 marked Defense Fund OR simply visit HERE and click on the Make a Donation button on the left.
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