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January program
Michigan's Amazing Black Bears
by Mark Boersen
January 12 - 6 p.m.
On January 12, 2022 join SAAS for a program on Michigan’s Amazing Black Bears by Michigan DNR Bear Manager Mark Boersen. Mark will speak about Michigan black bear biology, management, living with bears, and Michigan’s surrogate sow program. Mark coordinates the surrogate sow black bear program for the DNR in the Lower Peninsula. This program maintains a small group of adult female black bears with radio tracking collars. Each year, any orphaned bear cubs that come to the DNR, can be placed with one of the collared females (along with her own cubs), so she can serve as a surrogate mother.
Mark Boersen is a Wildlife Biologist with the Wildlife Division of the Michigan DNR. He works out of the Roscommon office in Roscommon County. Mark has been with the DNR for 18 years and is responsible for wildlife management in a 3-county area. Additionally, he is the leader of the Northern Lower Peninsula Surrogate Sow Program. Prior to working for the DNR, Mark was the Big Game Specialist for the State of Tennessee. Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in Wildlife Science from the University of Tennessee. In his spare time, Mark enjoys hunting, scuba diving, boating, traveling, and spending time with his family. Mark resides in the Higgins Lake area with his wife Emily, daughter Avery, and sons Connor and Parker.
For those who come in person, feel free to bring treats to share.
Mark will present in person at the Cheboygan Area Public Library at 6:00 pm on January 12, 2022. The talk is also available by zoom. People who wish to zoom need to register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-irpzMvG9YP4qZy-f6OqNq9xgqBDtIS. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Mark Boersen is a Wildlife Biologist with the Wildlife Division of the Michigan DNR. He works out of the Roscommon office in Roscommon County. Mark has been with the DNR for 18 years and is responsible for wildlife management in a 3-county area. Additionally, he is the leader of the Northern Lower Peninsula Surrogate Sow Program. Prior to working for the DNR, Mark was the Big Game Specialist for the State of Tennessee. Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in Wildlife Science from the University of Tennessee. In his spare time, Mark enjoys hunting, scuba diving, boating, traveling, and spending time with his family. Mark resides in the Higgins Lake area with his wife Emily, daughter Avery, and sons Connor and Parker.
For those who come in person, feel free to bring treats to share.
Mark will present in person at the Cheboygan Area Public Library at 6:00 pm on January 12, 2022. The talk is also available by zoom. People who wish to zoom need to register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-irpzMvG9YP4qZy-f6OqNq9xgqBDtIS. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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March 9, 2022 Mushrooms: More Than Morels by Éowyn Bates
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May 11, 2022 Karst Formations in Northeast Michigan by William Houston
February 9, 2021 Forest Management Is for the Birds by Joyanne Mittig
March 9, 2022 Mushrooms: More Than Morels by Éowyn Bates
April 13, 2022 Role of Owls in Western Culture by Jamie Platt
May 11, 2022 Karst Formations in Northeast Michigan by William Houston