Get Involved
Following up on the Aspen area's busiest bear conflict year in recent history, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is looking for members of the public to help educate others about avoiding problems with black bears. The Division of Wildlife has teamed up with the City of Aspen, Aspen Police Department and Pitkin County to form a volunteer Bear Aware team that will work around Aspen and Pitkin County.
Volunteers for the team are being recruited from the area. An initial training and interview session for the team will take place on Wednesday, April 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rio Grande Room (455 Rio Grande Place) in Aspen. Volunteers selected for the team will be required to attend a follow-up training the evening of Tuesday, April 20.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Aspen Bear Aware team and team member responsibilities is encouraged to attend the Aspen meeting on April 14. For questions about the meeting, contact the Division of Wildlife office in Glenwood Springs at (970) 947-2920.