Bear Days - Anna Ruby Falls

Event Details

Black Bears are essential to the mountains of southeast Appalachia, acting as ecosystem engineers with every step they take. They disperse seeds and plants, move nutrients across the landscape, and opportunistically feed on small critters and insects. Humans are continuing to move into territory shared by black bears, and the importance for safe human-bear interactions is vital. Join the founder and CEO of Appalachia Georgia’s Friends of the Bears, Col. Lt. Gerald Hodge, as he shares with us the many preventative measures we can take to maintain sustainable human-bear interactions. Gerald will share the most effective ways to keep bears at bay from our campsites, while also sharing how we can do our part in protecting the narrowing wilderness in which they live. Through education in both bear safety and advocacy, we can gain a greater appreciation for these incredible animals.

Plan Your Visit

Parking: Visitors should park in the designated parking lot once gaining admission through the fee booth.

Physical location at site: Our partner will be located near the gift shop, along the observation deck.

Participation Type (drop-in, exact time) of event: Drop by anytime between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to learn about the many ways you can become more “bear aware”, while also learning about the implications that our human influence has had on one of our region’s most iconic mammals.