Wildlife awareness presentation planned at Spooner Lake State Park

Learn how to handle encounters with wildlife during a free presentation at Spooner Lake State Park.

Learn how to handle encounters with wildlife during a free presentation at Spooner Lake State Park.

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LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Learn how to handle wildlife encounters, whether it be while camping, hiking or in your own backyard. Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator for a lesson on what to do and how to react to wild animals; from raccoons and coyotes to bears and mountain lions. This family-friendly event is free, and park entrance fees will be waived for attendees. The program will be held outdoors and may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Sign-ups are encouraged, but not required, by calling 775-749-5980.

The presentation will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Spooner Lake State Park, located a quarter mile north of Highway 50 on State Route 28.

The event is free. Park entrance fees are waived for this event.

For information, contact Josh Rhein at 775-749-5980 or spooner.ranger@gmail.com.