Bat Fest 2024

10/19/2024 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT

Event Registration is closed.

Admission

Free

Location

NLDC Lodge/Campus

Summary

Dive into the world of wildlife through engaging programs, workshops and enlightening encounters. Uncover the charm, quirks, and wonders of our local fauna.

Description

Join us for the first ever Bat Fest at the Discovery Center to be held on October 19^th from 4 to 7pm! This FREE event will be a celebration of bats and other nocturnal animals featuring activities including live bat programs, critter crafts, educational nocturnal animal activities, cookie decorating, and bat detector demonstrations. Walk through a replica bat cave or enjoy a candlelit hike followed by s’mores and a campfire.

Tentative schedule is as follows:

· 4:00-6pm: Self-led Critters of the Night Activities

· 4:30-4:45pm: “Bats in the Library” Storywalk with Kohler Library Director Callie

· 5:00-5:30pm: Bat Talk with Naturalist Licia and Animal Ambassador Edgar

· 6:00-7:00pm: Candelit Hike & S’mores

Registration is not required but greatly appreciated by 10/18! This event will be held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center.