Bats: Misunderstood Creatures of the Night
Bats are often misunderstood and feared animals. Join Danielle, local bat specialist, to learn about bats in your neighbourhood. Discover what bat species are found in the Greater Vancouver area, understand the threats they face, learn how to minimize bat encounters and easy ways you can help local bat populations. Danielle will bring bats into a new light and discuss their importance plus she will also bring a display board and samples.
Although this presentation will be hybrid (include the possibility to attend via Zoom), the Special Topics Committee urges all to attend in person. The topic of bats is timely given that it is taking place during International Bat Week (Oct.24 to 31. Check this link: https://batweek.org/) to discover the variety of events that take place during this week. The primary focus of this special week is on bringing bats into a new light and to present opportunities to discuss their importance.
Come out the night before Halloween, enjoy light refreshments, and the opportunity to socialize with fellow Nature Vancouver members!
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Danielle Dagenais has been working and volunteering on bat projects since 2011. She has been the Regional Coordinator for the Community Bat Programs of BC since 2018. She is also a wildlife educator and consultant under her own company. Danielle leads bat events throughout the region and visits schools and provides bat education for all ages. When time allows, Danielle helps with local bat research.
This presentation will be a hybrid of in-person and online. On the Monday preceding the event, Nature Vancouver members will receive the Zoom link in the weekly e-News. The talk will begin at 7:30 pm. Non-members are welcome and should Email zoom-request@naturevancouver.ca a few days ahead to register for the link.
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