This week, Jaclyn found some inspiration from Riverlink’s Inaugural Creek Week and filled this feature with events to enjoy or learn about the waterways we love. She took a dive into NC’s new state budget, so you don’t have to, and NC Wildlife biologist Ashley Hobbs, the statewide Bear Wise coordinator, is back for the final installment on bears.

This episode features a conversation with Ashley Hobbs, an NC Wildlife biologist and statewide BearWise Coordinator. Visit BearWise for information on how to live responsibly alongside bears.

Beginning this Wednesday, Jaclyn Anthony brings you weekly updates on local and regional outdoor activities and related stories. For the week of June 17, in addition to outdoor events and volunteer opportunities, Jaclyn includes the first installment of a multi-part series on bears and the BearWise program from NC Wildlife Resources Commission Biologist Ashley Hobbs.