Saving L’il Smokey Jan 14 @ Explore Tahoe
Posted on January 1, 2010
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Lil’ Smokey, a frightened, singed and badly dehydrated bear cub, was saved from the hot ashes of the Moon Fire at Mt. Shasta on July 17, 2008 by Firefighter Adam Deem.
The 8.5-pound animal was suffering from serious burns to all four paws and crying for its missing mother. The cub, which also had an eye injury, was taken to a wildlife rescue shelter in Rancho Cordova, then transported to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) where he was rehabilitated. Li’l Smokey was released back to the wild near Mt. Shasta in February 2009.
Cheryl Millham of LTWC will talk about the little guy’s rehabilitation treatments and give an update on his current condition on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6pm at Explore Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe.
It’s free too!
Cheryl will talk about the incredible, heart warming journey of Li’l Smokey who has captured the hearts of the country and taught all of us a little about love and compassion.
In addition to the presentation will be copies of the book “Saving Li’l Smokey” written by the firefighter who found Li’l Smokey, Adam Deem, and a photo CD available to purchase
Saving Li’l Smokey
by Cheryl Millham of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6pm
Explore Tahoe – An Urban Trailhead
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd in the Heavenly Village in South Shore
FREE with refreshments provided
The event is part of the Explore Tahoe Winter Speaker Series which features local experts. All speaker presentations are free and refreshments will be provided.
Public transportation is highly encouraged. For route info and times, please click here or call (530) 541-7149.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Inc. (LTWC) is an independent, nonprofit volunteer organization whose function is to raise, rehabilitate and release orphaned and injured wild birds and animals. Currently, LTWC is caring for seven orphaned bear cubs. Please click here to learn more about LTWC and to donate.
Explore Tahoe – An Urban Trailhead
Explore Tahoe – An Urban Trailhead is a Visitor Center featuring informal presentations and interactive exhibits about the geology, wildlife, and cultural heritage of Lake Tahoe, as well as outdoor recreational and cultural activities available in South Lake Tahoe. Located in the transportation hub at the Heavenly Village, Explore Tahoe staff can help plan excursions throughout south shore utilizing mass transit to help reduce emissions and protect Lake Tahoe’s natural resources.
The Explore Tahoe Winter Speakers series is designed to introduce Tahoe’s rich cultural attributes to locals and visitors alike with engaging presentations by local experts. The programs are free and refreshments are provided.
Upcoming Presentations in 2010:
January 28, 2010 at 6pm: “Snowball’s Chance: The Story of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games, Squaw Valley & Lake Tahoe”
David C. Antonucci, author and professional speaker, will present a complete account of the preparations, pageantry, ceremonies, competition and epilogues of the historic VIII Olympic Winter Games that took place at Squaw Valley USA in 1960.
The book, “Snowball’s Chance: The Story of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games, Squaw Valley & Lake Tahoe” will be available to purchase.
February 18, 2010 at 6pm – “The Life and Adventures of Snowshoe Thompson, Legendary mailman of the Sierra Nevada”
Nina MacLeod and Sue Knight will present the life and adventures of Snowshoe Thompson, the legendary mailman of the Sierra Nevada.
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