Bat Map Walk: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Bring your curiosity and help researchers track bat populations at Connetquot River after dusk. You'll use actual monitoring equipment to collect data on local bat species—no experience needed, just show up at 7:30 PM. Park entrance is right off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.
Bring your curiosity and help researchers track bat populations at Connetquot River after dusk. You’ll use actual monitoring equipment to collect data on local bat species—no experience needed, just show up at 7:30 PM. Park entrance is right off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.
Read before you go
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