October is Bat Appreciation Month, when bats are celebrated through the spooky lens of Halloween. With its fall colors, warm mugs of tea, and homemade chili, it’s no surprise October … Read more
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October is Bat Appreciation Month!
Right off the bat, I’m compelled to share that my love of bats likely exceeds your average animal lover. I find their adorable, fuzzy bodies and the only mammal capable … Read more
Bat Week in Missoula
Na na na na na na na na, na na na na na na na na, BAT WEEK! In case you’ve been missing out, we’re here to inform you that … Read more
Story Time: The Eastern Red Bat’s Blanket of Leaves
Please enjoy this short story from the perspective of an eastern red bat settling in for winter. The autumn air was crisp and full of promise. As the sun dipped … Read more
Howl-O-Ween: A Spooky Animal Quiz
Whether you enjoy Halloween for the tricks or the treats, wildlife’s impact on the holiday’s past and present is real (scary). From Jaws to Dracula, the fear of wildlife such … Read more
Pollinator Week: Birds, Bees, & Everything in Between
It’s National Pollinator Week! National Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated from June 19th through June 25th to honor the unsung heroes of our gardens, fields, and farms. Over … Read more
QUIZ: Step Up to Bat
October is Bat Appreciation Month and Halloween is right around the corner. There are a wide variety of bats (not including Batman), but each plays a different role in our … Read more
Why are Bats, Owls, Toads, and Crows Associated with Halloween?
With the spookiest season in full swing and Halloween decorations abound, you might be wondering why certain animals are so often featured in our harvest-themed festivities. Why do plastic owls … Read more
Offshore Wind and Considerations for Wildlife
At the end of November, the Biden Administration took another big step towards fulfilling its goal of creating jobs and addressing climate change by investing in offshore wind energy — … Read more
6 Spooky Species (That Need Our Help)
Extinction is the real terror this Halloween – fully a third of American wildlife species are at some level of increased risk. Critters with sharp teeth, slithery scales, and hairy … Read more
