Bears, Banter and Brews

Bears Bees + Brews and UpCountry Brewing are celebrating National Black Bear Day on Saturday, June 1. Come join a fun and educational evening with two live interactive brewery talks, trivia, and much more. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission biologist Ashley Hobbs will discuss coexisting with black bears; Wildlands Network scientist Liz Hillard presents the importance of habitat connectivity for wildlife; the Frugal Backpacker offers a leave no trace workshop; the Center for Honeybee Research will share world honey for tasting; Grift Town Goods offers live printing of Bears Bees + Brews t-shirts to raise funds for wildlife conservation efforts; UpCountry brews will be flowing all night long. The Brewery Bear talks start at 6pm and live music at 8pm.