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Bats on the Brink Song
Mister G, Latin GRAMMY award winner and children’s author and song writer, has just launched a song in honor of bat week. Check out Mister G’s website and his new, really cool song, “Bats on the Brink”! Fluent in a broad range of genres and styles, Mister G collaborates widely with internationally renowned musicians, both…
Read MoreDIY Personal Activities
Can’t build a bat box? Want to do more? There are many different ways to help bats and they are all important. Some actions can help protect bats living in your backyard or community while others may have far-reaching impacts. Here are a few ways that you can help. And, make sure to share your…
Read MoreTake the Pledge
Bats are amazing animals, and they contribute greatly to our environmental health, our economy, and our food. Every year bats save us billions of dollars in pest control by simply eating insects. However, they face significant conservation challenges, and an invasive disease, White-nose Syndrome has killed millions of bats in the United States and Canada.…
Read MorePlay in the Big League
This year, we are stepping up to the major league to help protect bats. With your help, we can hit a home run and make a huge difference! We are partnering with baseball and softball organizations from the Pee Wees to the Major League. And, we need your help. We are so excited to be…
Read MoreLet Us Help You Plan: A Free Webinar!
Just for you, we have put together a webinar called, “Go to Bat for Bats: Planning for Bat Week 2017.” We’ll share a ton of great tools that you can use to have an amazing Bat Week Celebration. Rob Mies of the Organization for Bat Conservation and Sandy Frost with the Forest Service will share…
Read MoreProclaim Bat Week
Bat Week is a time to celebrate our bats and to spread the word about how we can help protect them. One great way to do this is to ask your town, city, or state officials to make a formal proclamation. You can use the proclamation (or its signing) as a great way to involve…
Read MoreHost a Celebration Event
We love a good party, and we are willing to bet that you do too. This year, we want you to host a Bat Week Party or other special event to get others excited about bats. You can feature bat-themed games, foods and drinks that are made possible by bats, and/or costume contests, – anything…
Read MoreHost an Action Event
Sometimes you just want to do something! Create an event that gets people to take action during bat week. Some examples include building bat boxes, pulling weeds, or planting native vegetation that attracts bats. We’ll provide you with information and plans for activities in our tool kit! Remember to email all of your friends and…
Read MoreHost an Education Event
Teaching others about bats is rewarding! You can visit a school classroom or set up a table at a local event. We’ll provide you with PDF’s to print and share, kid activities, and other ideas in our outreach tool kit! Remember to email all of your friends and family. We want everyone to learn about…
Read MoreFree Battoos for Trick-or-Treaters
Grab your free temporary Bat tattoos to hand out during trick-or-treating here. Who wants candy? We want bat tattoos! Available while supplies last, so order yours now. Want to see the battoos? Click here.
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