A Natural History of the Bats of New York program will be held at the Great Swamp Conservancy of Canastota August 14, 2011, Sunday at 7 pm. Michael Fishman, bat expert & certified wildlife biologist and Julie Sherlock Fishman, environmental educator, naturalist, wildlife biologist will be giving the indoor power point presentation. This lecture will also include information about White-Nose Syndrome, building Bat houses, Q & A session and hand-outs.
Bats are an essential, beneficial part of our ecosystem. The death of our crucial bat populations will cause a considerable ecological effect, with potentiall far-reaching consequences. Bats play critical roles in insect control, plant pollination, seed dissemination, and cave ecosystems. They are also food for other animals, including hawks, raccoons, skunks, and owls. They consume over half their body weight in insects each night and are the major preditors of night-flying insects. The loss of bats could lead to an increase in insect pests, damage to crops, forests, and an increase use of pesticides. You are invited to this educational program for a donation of $3 per adult, $2 for GSC members and $1 per child. White-Nose Syndrome not only affects bats but it impacts the entire ecosystem. For more info call 697-2950.
Bats are an essential, beneficial part of our ecosystem. The death of our crucial bat populations will cause a considerable ecological effect, with potentiall far-reaching consequences. Bats play critical roles in insect control, plant pollination, seed dissemination, and cave ecosystems. They are also food for other animals, including hawks, raccoons, skunks, and owls. They consume over half their body weight in insects each night and are the major preditors of night-flying insects. The loss of bats could lead to an increase in insect pests, damage to crops, forests, and an increase use of pesticides. You are invited to this educational program for a donation of $3 per adult, $2 for GSC members and $1 per child. White-Nose Syndrome not only affects bats but it impacts the entire ecosystem. For more info call 697-2950.
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