The Museum of the San Ramon Valley's exhibit "Bear in Mind: The Story of the California Grizzly runs March 13 - May 7.
The exhibit tells a compelling story about California's most beloved and feared animal, which once roamed the canyons of Mt. Diablo and the Las Trampas Hills.
Learn about the loss of the grizzly, which adorns the California flag and state flag.
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The exhibit is produced and toured by the California Exhibition Resources Alliance.
Special events connected with the exhibit include:
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March 20 Cal Bears Day with a historical Oski the Bear
................ Sunday Afternoon Bear Interpreters
................ Noon – 3 pm
March 21 Family Day (registration required)
March 27 Interact with Laura Cunningham author of A State
................ of Change: Forgotten Landscapes of California
April 3 Meet Susan Snyder, author of Bear in Mind
April 10 Bank of the West Bear Day, Free, Stuffed Bears
given to young children, bear stories and snacks
April 17 Learn about Bay Miwok Bear Legends and Myths
from Indian expert Craig Miller
May 1 Park Ranger and Filmmaker (Bears of
Sequoia) Steve Bumgardner talks about Black ................ Bears in the Sierra
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