RUTLAND — A program, “Camera Trapping Massachusetts Bears,” with Jim and Mike Morelly, will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Rutland Public Library, 280 Main St. Once again Jim ”Hikingcamera” Morelly will share some favorite images and video clips from trailcams in the Quabbin Reservation and adjacent public lands. This year he captured some footage of a Black Bear sow and cub at a den site. In addition to showing images of the bears, he will talk about his passion for hiking, photography, and trailcams and describe some methods and strategies. Additionally, Mike Morelly, a wildlife biologist with MassWildlife, will share images and descriptions of winter bear den checks.
This program is free and open to all. For more information contact warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com or www.warerivernatureclub.org.