By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bats are some of the most misunderstood animals.
Join park volunteer and bat expert, Brian Buttazoni, for this informative evening program “The World of Bats.”
Learn about what bats eat, where they live, how they are beneficial to humans and how to observe them.
WHAT: An evening with bats
WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: The hang-gliding landing zone at the main entrance to the park, located off U.S. Highway 395, on East Lake Blvd, south of Reno and north of Carson City.
WHO: This event is open to the public.
CONTACT: Donna Silva at 775-687-4319
MORE: In addition to seeing photos of some of the 1,232 species of bats found around the world, visitors will have the opportunity to hear the sounds that make bats hunt prey. After a slide presentation, the group may visit a site close by to watch and listen to active bats with a bat detector.
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