All About Bats!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Celebrate Earth Day and welcome the return of bats to Oregon with this introduction into their fascinating night-time world. Learn about bats around the world, how they live and why they are important. What threats do they face to their continued existence? Is it just coincidence that Oregon has fifteen species of owls AND bats? After the program we go outside with special bat detectors and listen for bats over Jackson Bottom!  Long-time JBWP volunteer, Wolfgang Dempke, presents this program.

Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. Over 200 species of birds recorded. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Open dawn to dusk. Pets are not allowed. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$5 Hillsboro Resident / $10 Non-resident

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov