Wildlife Coexistence Cochrane

09/16/2025

Help reduce wildlife attractants in our community! This Saturday - September 20 - is the last chance to donate your excess fruit at the Tree Fruit Round-Up!

Last chance to make your fruit count!
The final Community Tree Fruit Round-Up is happening Saturday, September 20 from 12–3 p.m. at the Town Lagoon (141 Bow Bend Way).

Whether it’s freshly picked or gathered from the ground, your fruit donations support local food programs and wildlife care — and help reduce wildlife attractants in our community.

Let’s wrap up the season strong! 💚🌳

🔗 Learn more: https://www.cochrane.ca/community-and-culture/community-events/community-tree-fruit-round

09/02/2025

"Skoki was truly a great bear and his legacy is one of education, compassion, and a deep connection between people and wildlife. We hope his story continues to inspire everyone to help keep wild bears wild:
🐻 Don’t leave food out while camping or hiking
🐻 Limit time spent watching wild bears from cars
🐻 Keep pets on-leash to prevent human-bear interactions "

09/02/2025

BE AWARE: A black bear is still in the Cochrane Ranche area and was spotted this morning (September 2) around 9:30 a.m. on the trail behind the Cochrane Ranchehouse.

Black bear spotted in Cochrane Ranche

A black bear is still in the Cochrane Ranche area and was spotted this morning around 9:30 a.m. on the trail behind the Cochrane Ranchehouse.

Please stay alert and follow these tips:

Top 4 Bear-Smart tips:
- Put carts out only on collection morning
- Remove food sources (bird feeders, pet waste, fruit)
- Keep dogs leashed
- Carry bear spray

📞 Report wildlife concerns: 1-800-642-3800
🔗 Learn more: alberta.ca/alberta-bearsmart.aspx
(Stock photo used)

08/29/2025

Check out the Wildlife Coexistence Cochrane display this Saturday and Sunday | 11am - 4pm | at The Station. We're located in the same space as the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation sponsored by CEAC (Cochrane Environmental Action Committee).

Find all Cochrane Discovery Days Details -> https://cochranetourism.ca/discovery-days/

08/14/2025

This is the second year for the Community Tree Fruit Round-Up organized by the Town of Cochrane. If you have fruit trees in your yard you may want to take advantage of this initiative to harvest and collect surplus fruit to reduce wildlife attractants in the community.
All collected fruit will be donated to feed animals at the Cochrane Ecological Society or to feed humans (clean, picked fruit only) through several local organizations.

The Community Tree Fruit Round-Up is back — and the first drop-off day is coming up on Saturday, August 23! This community initiative helps reduce wildlife attractants and supports both local food programs and wildlife rehabilitation

📅 Event Dates:

• Saturday, August 23
• Saturday, September 6
• Saturday, September 13
• Saturday, September 20

📍 Town of Cochrane Lagoon (141 Bow Bend Way)
🕛 12:00–3:00 p.m.

Whether your fruit is freshly picked or gathered from the ground, it can make a difference. Let’s work together to turn backyard bounty into community impact.

👉 Learn more: https://www.cochrane.ca/community-and-culture/community-events/community-tree-fruit-round

08/07/2025

BE AWARE! Black bear spotted in Cochrane Ranche this morning.

Black bear spotted in Cochrane Ranche
A black bear was spotted late this morning on the trail behind the RancheHouse. Alberta Fish & Wildlife have been notified. Please stay alert and follow these tips:

Top 4 Bear-Smart Tips:

- Put carts out only on collection morning

- Remove food sources (bird feeders, pet waste, fruit)

- Keep dogs leashed

- Carry bear spray

📞 Report wildlife concerns: 1-800-642-3800
🔗 Learn more: alberta.ca/alberta-bearsmart.aspx

(Stock photo used)

07/20/2025

Temporary Closure - Environmental Reserve located between the neighborhoods of Riviera and Rivercrest.