RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Make sure to tune in this Friday as the Wildlife Center of Virginia is set to host a virtual event to celebrate a group of black bear cubs as they turn one. According to the center, at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 17, there will be a livestreamed virtual event where the cubs will be celebrated and given "special birthday treats." (Courtesy of the Wildlife Center of Virginia) The livestream will be available to view on the center's website as well as its Facebook page, providing viewers with an inside look at the cubs. Those who tune in will also receive information about their care and rehabilitation from the outreach team. There are seven black bear cubs, all born right here in Virginia. They eventually arrived at the center in the spring of 2024. From then until now, the center's veterinary and rehabilitation teams have been providing expert care to the cubs. (Courtesy of Wildlife Center of Virginia) There are currently plans for the cubs to be released back to their natural habitats in the spring of this year, imitating the timeline that they would normally detach from their mothers if they were raised in the wild. The significance of this chosen "birthday" is that black bears usually give birth "between Dec. 19 and Feb 22" according to the center. Jan. 17 sits in the middle of the two. (Courtesy of Wildlife Center of Virginia)(Courtesy of Wildlife Center of Virginia) To make the day even more special, would-be viewers are encouraged to make a donation that will help provide support to the care of the cubs, including medical treatments, food and additional essential needs. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating this special moment in the cubs' journey, and we hope ourcommunity will join us in making their first birthday memorable,” said Alex Olvera, theCenter's rehabilitation supervisor. “This is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness aboutthe important work being done to rehabilitate and release these young bears back into thewild, while also sharing some fun, educational moments with our supporters.”