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Bruins Protecting Bruins: GYC and Bear Awareness Gardiner Install Bear-Proof Trash Cans at Gardiner Public Schools

To prevent bears from coming onto campus and getting into garbage, GYC partnered with Bear Awareness Gardiner and Gardiner Public Schools to install bear-proof garbage containers on the school grounds. When used properly, bear-proof trash cans prevent bears from getting into garbage, which prevents them from getting in trouble and keeps them alive. It will also prevent close encounters with students, staff, and visitors. 

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When Bears Wake Up in Greater Yellowstone

When bears wake up in Greater Yellowstone, we know spring is on its way. This month, GYC celebrated the return of bears with a project to keep bears alive and people safe in Montana and hosted a film screening about grizzly bears in Idaho. We also have an upcoming event in Bozeman on May 2 that we hope you’ll attend.

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Beholding bison: A day in Yellowstone

Red dogs – baby bison – are a sure sign of spring and arguably one of the cutest baby wildlife in Yellowstone. On top of being adorable, bison are also ecosystem engineers and help shape a healthier, more diverse, and resilient Yellowstone. Read about one staff member’s day in the park alongside these iconic creatures.

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GYC Staff Picks | April 2023

GYC’s staff, dispersed across the region, know this firsthand and are excited to share some of their favorite things in this new blog series, GYC Staff Picks.

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