Bears Then & Now: Survival in a Changing Climate

Step back in time to the Ice Age and meet the short-faced bear — one of the largest land predators ever to roam North America. Then journey to the present day to discover how black bears in Colorado are navigating the challenges of modern climate change. Through engaging stories, comparisons, and hands-on exploration, you’ll learn about bear ecology, seasonal adaptations, and the survival skills that have carried these animals through shifting environments for thousands of years. Along the way, we’ll uncover what their journey through past and present can teach us about resilience, conservation, and our shared future in a changing world.