Bats of Wisconsin Hike

Explore the world of the only true flying mammals! Starting with an indoor presentation, learn about the eight different bat species found in Wisconsin and how they can be identified by their echolocation calls. You will also learn how you can enjoy these flying mammals as powerful pest control and receive a guide to turn your backyard into a bat-friendly garden. Finally, explore how citizen scientists collect data about the bats in the area to track populations.

After the presentation, we’ll take an evening hike in search of the bats flying near the trails. Using echolocation technology, we will be able to see and hear the calls made by any nearby bats we may discover.

Environmental Educator Cassie Rincon has been the acoustic bat monitoring leader for Schlitz Audubon since 2016, helping collect data about the bat species found in Wisconsin for the Center and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

This program will take place both indoors and outdoors.

Members: $17 | Non-members: $23