Join us for our first Bat Talk of the summer! This is a informational talk, so bring a chair and come learn about our local bat species and find out how you can help protect bats. The sun sets at 9:06pm so hopefully the Green Lake sky will have some bats flying above us. This program is free and open to everyone, no registration needed. Look for volunteers at the Seattle Public Theater Bath house near Green Lake’s or our Bats Northwest signage and table just northwest of the Bathhouse (this program lasts 1.5-2 hours depending on the weather and the bats). Please bring your own chairs, if you would like to sit during the event.

Events cancel when it is raining hard.

Bats Northwest is heading to Eastern WA, for a wonderful family friendly Bat Educational event with the Wenatchee River Institute, WA Dept. Fish and Wildlife and Happy Valley Bats. Come join us in Leavenworth for a bat talk to learn all about bats, their importance, and what we can do to support these animals. The team will be highlight conservation actions you can take; from participating in community science, to making bat houses and improving bat habitat where you live.

Learn about how mist-nets are used by biologists to capture bats in the field, listen for bats with wildlife acoustic technology, learn about bat rescue and rehab, and much more! WDFW biologists will set up some demonstration research stations for participants to see the tools used for bat research. We are providing educational resources and activities.

NCW Woodshop, out of Cashmere will be at Bat Night to show off the Bat Boxes and how they work for bats.

No live Bats will be capture live bats this year due to the dangers of White Nose Syndrome to our local bats.

Age Limit: 8+ years old
Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration for this event is required through Wenatchee River Institute but cost is Pay What You Can.

Bats Northwest will have a booth at Snohomish County WSU Master Gardeners Nature Day on Saturday, June 21 from 10 am–2 pm at Willis D. Tucker Community Park. Come learn about our different Northwest Bat species. The Event its self is sharing information about native plants, pollinators, soil health, and more.

Bats NW is joining in the celebration of Pollinator Day at the Ballard Locks. You can find our table at the Carl S. English JR Botanical Garden. Come learn about NW Bats and how they help pollinate and increase your raise awareness for pollinators and help spread the word about we can all do to help protect them.

It’s Trivia Night with a Bat-ty twist!  Get ready to put your thinking caps on for a fun-filled time at Project 9 Brewing Company.  Let’s see if your the biggest bat nerd in the room. Come have some fun and learn some bat facts that are sure to wow!

We are joining The Pond Beyond to celebrate their Grand Opening. There is fun events and activities all day at this Enviromental Arts & Science Center. So come join us and Tim Noah and have a great Saturday, learning about Bats, Bees, participating in art projects, mask making and more!

Come join us, Green Tukwila, and Woodland Park Zoo for a lively workshop where you’ll learn about our local bat species, discover fun facts, and find your BFF (Bat Friend Forever!) through a fun, fast-paced, speed dating model. Not only will you learn about bats, but you will also find ways to make a difference in the lives of these magnificent mammals. No live bats will be present at this event.

Tukwila wants Bat Stewards:
Are you interested in taking it to the next level? Green Tukwila wants Bat Stewards, folks who report bat sightings over the summer. If you are interested in community science and supporting bats, this is an easy way to get data to the science community. There will be talk more at the event!

The event is free but registration is required.

Bats Northwest will have a table again at the Rainier Audubon Nature Festival on Saturday, June 7th at Flaming Geyser. Come enjoying the festival’s guided bird and native plants walks, kids activities and then stop by and learn about Washington State Bats and what you can do to create a bat habitat in your own backyard.

Come join us for Issaquah’s first annual Wildlife Coexistence Day! Bats NW will have a table at this brand new event. Come learn more about how people and bats can coexist and all the other local wildlife that we encounter in our lives and how we can all contribute to a community where people and wildlife thrive together.

All the tables will have wildlife experts and fun interactive activities, and ways to get involved in supporting our local wildlife. Stop by and learn all bout NW Bats.

Come join us at the Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds. Grab your binoculars and not only learn about birds but Bats and nature galore. Activities include presentations by local authors, scientists and naturalists , educational exhibits, kids activities and more.

Come Join Bat Biologist Bernice Tannenbaum at Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) for the 26th annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe (GISS)—a community event celebrating the rare and endangered shrub-steppe habitat of Central Washington. On Saturday, come by our table, which is one of the Hands-on Science Booths at the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center from 9:00AM-1:00PM, especially if you have any specific Bat questions perhaps you had been lucky enough to have spotted a bat the night before.

Skagit Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale is a nonprofit sale run by the Skagit Masters Gardeners Foundation. Come by our table and learn all about plants and setting up a Bat friendly garden, will you shop the abundance of plants available for purchase during this sales event.

Central Puget Sound Spring Native Plant Sale is a nonprofit sale run by the Washington Native Plant Society. They will have an over 2,000 + of native plants with approximately 100+ species of native shrubs, perennials, and ground covers ideal for Western Washington gardens and supportive to wildlife. So stop by our table at the Bellevue Botanical Garden for some some of Bat favor plants that you can purchase during this sales event.

We will have at booth at the Mount Vernon Parks and Enrichment Services and Skagit Fisheries Earth Day Celebration on April 26th. This event combines an opportunity to volunteer and give back to the earth with fun games,animal encounters, activities, and giveaways! This event is great for all ages. Individuals, Families, and Groups who are looking for a fun way to engage on Earth Day are all welcome. Look for our Bats NW logo’d pop up tent and come leave all about NW bats!

Join Bats Northwest for this Backyard Conservation workshop that teaches participants the principles of how to create beautiful landscapes that benefit Bats, humans, and the environment in your own backyard. Each session is open to the public so register today.

Spring Spectacular will usher in the beauty and blooms of spring with fun, family-friendly activities and a host of educational opportunities to engage guests of all ages and abilities. Come see us at our table and ask all the batty questions you have!

Sharpen your forestry education with this all day multiple workshop Winter School. Bats Northwest will be leading a class discussion on WA bats. Winter School allows you to attend six classes out of 23 classes to choose from ranging from address challenges on your property, restore healthy forest conditions, and achieve your goals. Whether you are a novice to family forestry, or your family has owned land for many generations, there is something new for everyone to learn. The registration fee is $20 per individual or $30 per couple from the same household/ownership. Youth under 18 are welcome and may attend at no additional cost. Sign up and make our session one of your today!

Bats Northwest will have a booth at the Snohomish Conservation District Annual Plant Sale. Walk-up plant sales begin at 9am. Come learn about our different Northwest Bat species.

Join Bats Northwest at the Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society Monthly Meeting to explore the natural history, biology, and behavior of Washington's 14 bat species. Come learn why they deserve our support! Visitors are welcomed by the Society.

Join Bats Northwest at the Rainier Beach Community Club to explore the natural history, biology, and behavior of Washington's 14 bat species. Come learn and why they deserve our support!

Bats and gardening go hand in hand. Come join us at the Snohomish Garden Club General meeting on Monday, Feb 10th and learn about our NW Bats and how great they are for your garden, from pest control to fertilization. $15 for non Snohomish Garden Club members, register today!

Come join Bats NW at the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretative Center’s Education Day on Feb 1. We will be giving a presentation on Bats of the NW, so come learn all about Bats and then enjoy an Eagle Tour to better understand the Skagit River ecosystem and winter migration of bald eagles, salmon, and the vital role each play in our environment. There are alot of Eagle this time of year some come learn more about these two amazing creatures.

Come join Bats Northwest at Mercer Slough Nature Park’s World Wetland Day. This global event recognizing the significance of wetlands, including marshes, swamps, bogs, and mangroves. Areas that our extremely important to our Bats. This drop-in family friendly events features interactive activities, crafts and nature walks. Our booth will have family-friendly bat activities and we will share about our Bat efforts at the Slough.

Come on down to Seattle’s Carkeek Park to see us at our table at the Piper Creek Salmon Celebration. Reports from event organizers is that there is a Bonker number of Salmon this year in the creek! Piper’s Creek in Carkeek Park is home to one of Seattle’s most viewer-friendly salmon runs. The event celebrate their homecoming with snacks and hot drinks, music and dance performance, a salmon scavenger hunt for kids, activity booths,& “Bert the Salmon”. Salmon Stewards will help guide you. So come learn about NW bats and join in on all of the Salmon fun.

It’s Trivia Night with a Bat-ty twist! Get ready to put your thinking caps on for a fun-filled at the Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery in Greenwood from 7PM to 9PM. Let’s see if your the biggest bat nerd in the room. Come have some fun and meet other like-minded people.

We will have a booth at the Oxtober at Oxbow farms. Come learn about our Washington State Bats as you, experience the magic of fall on the farm with the perfect blend of festive fun and educational exploration at Oxtober. Discover the wonders of farming and conservation amidst the seasonal changes, while enjoying classic fall festival activities, including hayrides around their fields, indulging in autumn’s flavors at the outdoor kitchen, launching apples with a giant sling shot, and grooving to live sets from talented local musicians.

We will have a booth at the Oxtober at Oxbow farms. Come learn about our Washington State Bats as you, experience the magic of fall on the farm with the perfect blend of festive fun and educational exploration at Oxtober. Discover the wonders of farming and conservation amidst the seasonal changes, while enjoying classic fall festival activities, including hayrides around their fields, indulging in autumn’s flavors at the outdoor kitchen, launching apples with a giant sling shot, and grooving to live sets from talented local musicians.

Join Barbara Ogaard of Bats Northwest and her friends of the night at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center on the evening of Saturday October 12th.

Barb is know as the Bat Lady. She rehabilitates injured bats for the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center and is a researcher for us. Live bats from Sarvey will also be part of the presentation, along with incredible photo images of bats from around the world and some very cool bat puppets!

Pre-Registration is recommended as this popular Streamkeeper Academy class often sells out! You can register online!

Bats Northwest educator Niki Desautels is presenting at the Renton Highland King County Library. Register for this free presentation and learn all about these fascinating species who really are like nothing else on earth. Explore their amazing powers of flight and echolocation, the diversity of bats around the world and the essential services they provide.

We will have a table at Sustainamania, the 12th annual sustainability festival in Bothell! Stop by and ask any questions, learn about Washington State 15 bat species and what you can do to help. This is a family event to learn about everyday sustainable actions you can take at home, work, school, and in the community for lasting change.