ONP to present “Living with Bears”

The nature preserve and FWC will share information on learning how to peacefully coexist with Florida black bears.

By Amy Quesinberry Price
| 4:23 p.m. February 19, 2025

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Oakland Nature Preserve is inviting residents to a presentation on “Living with Bears in the Town of Oakland” at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. It will take place at the Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington St., Oakland.

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will share information on how to peacefully coexist with Florida black bears. A large bear has been seen roaming in the Oakland area the last few weeks.

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Amy Quesinberry Price

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Price was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.