Soooo Friends of the Wissahickon posted on their Facebook page today that a black bear is wandering around the Wissahickon Park.

According to the Facebook post, the bear has been seen on “Forbidden Drive near Valley Green Inn. It was last seen walking across the Creek towards Devils Pool.”

Apparently the bear wanted to get to his Sustainable Bucket List stat. Or maybe he was on his early way to PHL for bike month…

Readers, have you seen the Philadelphia bear? Tell us!

Photos: Friends of the Wissahickon on Facebook & Green Philly Blog (feature center)

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher