Wonderful World of Bats!

1-2pm
PRESENTER: Melissa Donnelly from Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation (MTBC)
TITLE: The Secret Lives of Bats
DESCRIPTION: Join us for an inspiring presentation on the incredible world of bats! No group of mammals has been more misunderstood, needlessly feared, or intensely persecuted than bats. Relying on a powerful combination of science, field knowledge, and photography, Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation (MTBC) is helping save millions of bats, protecting public health, economies and worldwide ecosystems by teaching people to live harmoniously with bats through Merlin’s one-of-a-kind experience. MTBC provides the world's finest bat photo gallery and the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation about bats.

Learn about the impacts and value of these flying mammals. Discover fun bat facts, how they live in the wild and have adapted around the world, and why their services are vital for a healthy planet.

2-3PM
PRESENTER: Erin Cord from Bat Conservation International (BCI)
TITLE: Gardening for Bats and More!
DESCRIPTION: Have you fallen in love with bats and want to make a difference close to home? Join Bat Conservation International to discover how your garden—no matter the size—can become a haven for our local bats. Learn which native plants and plants and trees are the best for bats, and other strategies to make your space bat friendly!

We’ll also take you on a virtual journey to Bracken Cave Preserve, just north of San Antonio—home to the largest bat colony in the world! Experience the wonder of millions of bats taking flight and find out how you can visit this natural spectacle in person.

3-4:30pm
Free gift bags and tree saplings, a craft for the kids, and information tables hosted by our presenters.