International Bat Week is Oct. 24-31; How you can help local bats

MILWAUKEE - Their spooky reputation precedes them! The Wisconsin DNR is encouraging residents to take action to help bats during International Bat Week. 

Jennifer Redell, a conservation biologist and cave & mine specialist with the Wisconsin Bat Program, answers all our bat-related questions. 

Local International Bat Week events:
Oct. 24:  RIVEREDGE NATURE CENTER Trails & Treats
Oct. 24:  RICHARD BONG STATE RECREATION AREA  program on WI bats & bat walk
Oct. 26:  SCREENING OF THE INVISIBLE MAMMAL
Oct. 27: KENOSHA PUBLIC LIBRARY program on WI bats
Oct. 29: SCHLITZ AUDUBON Nature Center talk on bats & light pollution
Oct. 30: HAVENWOODS STATE FOREST bat hike
Oct. 30:  LAKE MILLS COMMUNITY CENTER bat program with a bat biologist from the WI DNR

International Bat Week is Oct. 24-31; How you can help local bats

Jennifer Redell, a conservation biologist and cave & mine specialist with the Wisconsin Bat Program, answers all our bat-related questions.