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Neighborhood Wildlife Stewards are neighbors living in Issaquah Highlands, who are passionate about keeping wildlife wild.

We meet monthly at Blakely Hall. Our aim is to teach our neighbors how to keep wildlife wild and out of our yards in order to keep bears, wildlife and people safe.

Where is Issaquah Highlands?

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Black Bear Photo Be a Good Neighbor, Be Bear Smart

Keep garbage cans secure in the garage until morning of pick-up.
Regularly clean trash cans, recycling, and compost bins.
Remove bird feeders from March until December (other ways to attract birds to your yard).
Feed pets indoors and keep pet food inside.
Clean barbecues after each use and store in garage or shed.

What to do if you see a Bear

If you feel threatened by a bear or cougar:

In King County call the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (425) 775-1311.

Map of Issaquah Highlands.

Take the test to see if your home is a major bear attractant.

Great for Kids: Take the "Colorado Division of Wildlife" Black Bear Challenge.

Use this six week chart to track the frequency of bear visits to your backyard.

Issaquah, Washington . 206.234.1729 . wildlifestewards@gmail.com