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Apple season is upon us!

August 29th, 2025

A black bear with its tongue out eating berries. Text reads "Volunteers needed!"

It’s That Time Again… The 2025 Bears & Apples Season is Here! 🍎🐻

We’re excited to share that sign-up is officially open for this year’s Missoula Bears & Apples program! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, getting help removing fruit from your trees, or using harvested fruit so it doesn’t go to waste, we’d love to have you involved.

Please use the link below to fill out the form(s) that best match how you’d like to contribute. Every action helps reduce bear attractants and supports our local community!

CLICK THIS LINK to sign up or request help with your fruit!

Please feel free to share this link with anyone who might benefit from knowing about this program!

Thank you for being part of the solution, let’s help bears stay wild and free!

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Apple season is upon us!

August 29th, 2025

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