It’s fat bear season! From July to October, bears enter hyperphagia—eating nonstop & drinking gallons of water to prep for winter. As bears roam the Rockies, our efforts to create connected & protected spaces help them thrive in every season.
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Great news! Wildlife crossings and fencing, a focus of Y2Y's efforts, are gaining momentum in reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and preserving vital connections for animals. Learn more about this impactful solution: https://t.co/flcED3wiYN #ConnectAndProtect
Sapwood and bears: all bark, big bites 🐻
For hungry bears, gnawing on some sapwood can be a bear-ta-stick snack. Sapwood host sugars that bears may be in search of when food sources are scarce. The inner bark layers of a tree provide a sweet treat for grizzly bears to enjoy 🌳
As ecosystem engineers, bison's presence on the land is good for many reasons. Y2Y's @HiltyJodi shares some ways that the reintroduction of bison to #BanffNP presents an opportunity in conservation, including restoring biodiversity in the #Y2YRegion. https://t.co/q0U7N6r9Ss
New guest post: Tenaya Lynx, supporter and friend of Y2Y, shares a reflection on why Indigenous-led conservation and connected, protected landscapes are needed to protect our life-giving water sources in the #Y2YRegion and beyond. 💧 https://t.co/RLy6yH3F1v
We can't wait to see you at our Y2Y Trivia Night Fundraiser! Join us in Canmore TOMORROW for an evening of nature conservation trivia games, good company, food and drinks — all for a good cause.
Tickets by donation to Y2Y. Reserve your seat: https://t.co/raypf228qs
On June 15 join us at The Wood in Canmore for an evening of nature conservation trivia games, good company, food and drinks — all for a good cause. Tickets available by donation to Y2Y. Reserve your seats and get details: https://t.co/raypf228qs #ABCraftBeer#YYC