Watch for wildlife in City parks

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed April 24, 2015 10:00 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo would like to remind residents to watch for wildlife in Nanaimo's parks and trails. This time of year is busy with wildlife activity such as bears and their young seeking food to restore fat reserves depleted during winter and deer fawning season.

If you encounter a bear or cougar in one of Nanaimo's parks please contact 250-758-5222 or 250-756-5200.

Link to Strategic Plan: Taking responsibility to be an excellent municipal government.

Key Points

Residents are reminded to be aware of their surroundings when using Nanaimo's parks and trails and watch out for wildlife.
Wildlife encounters such as bear or cougar sightings in City of Nanaimo parks and trails should be reported to 250-758-5222 or 250-756-5200.
Drivers are reminded to watch for deer on roads, especially during dusk and at night.

Quotes

"We are fortunate to live in a beautiful, natural setting. In this type of environment we must always be aware that wildlife are around us and use care when in Nanaimo's parks and trails."

Al Britton

Manager, Parks Operations

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Al Britton

Manager, Parks Operations

City of Nanaimo

250-755-7505

al.britton@nanaimo.ca

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