#DYK? A bat box is designed to mimic the natural roost that bats use during the spring and summer. 🦇 Celebrate #PollinatorWeek by joining Dr. Adam Janke, wildlife specialist, as he demonstrates how you can build your own bat box! 🔨 Find this woodworking project plan and more from the ISU Extension Natural Resources Stewardship team: https://go.iastate.edu/VGTIGN #StrongIowa #pollinators #bats | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

1.3K views · 40 reactions | At Ontario Parks, we're all "a-bat" protecting our bat species. 驪 Want to help bats? Learn how to build a bat box! #BatAppreciationDay [Find an accessible version of this video here: https://youtu.be/plZmcNLXzDc] | Ontario Parks | Facebook

2.1K reactions · 348 shares | We’re redefining what’s possible for bat conservation with cutting-edge tools and bold strategies. Nearly 200 species are at risk, and we’re leading the charge to ensure their survival and protect our ecosystems. | Bat Conservation International | Facebook

If you found a bat in need of help, would you know what to do? 🤔 In the event of an emergency, it’s always best to be prepared and armed with knowledge. Let’s learn with Jess, our Director of Education, and Cookie, the evening bat, how to quickly and easily contain a bat for transport to a trained bat rehabilitator. Note** Cookie, the evening bat, is a paid actress and not a bat in *real* distress. She was thoroughly compensated with an abundance of juicy mealworms after filming. #emergencyprep

80 reactions · 87 shares | 驪 Wondering about welcoming bats into your backyard? Learn the best practices for installing bat houses that benefit both you and your local ecosystem. | Bat Conservation International | Facebook