I like to pass along things that look interesting…..
There will be a Bat House Making Workshop at the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, March 31st from 1:30-3:00 pm. This event is open to families with children ages 5 and up. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. The cost includes building materials for the bat box. Bring a hammer if you have one.
Workshop description from Mass Audubon: “Having bat houses on your property is a way to enjoy observing these useful predators of flying insects (such as mosquitoes) at your own home. Beginner and expert woodworkers are welcome to join Rene Laubach, bat enthusiast, as he demonstrates how to construct a bat house for your property. He will begin the program with a slide show about bats in our area and their natural history. Proper care and placement of your bat house will also be discussed.”
This workshop would probably also be fun for older BCD students who have had a few semesters of Shop Class.
