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The Lilypad Picnic®
The Northwoods Bear Foundation
The Northwoods Bear Foundation is a private non-profit corporation that provides support of and advocacy for the American Black Bear, its habitat and protection. We are the official sponsors and creators of the annual Lilypad Picnic® in Ely, Minnesota.

Linda Bent-Ziobro
President

Jennifer McCron
Vice President

Sandie Donner
Treasurer

Jennifer Clayburg
Secretary/Public Relations
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