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Bats at October
Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on October 29th from 10am to noon to explore bats
during Park P.A.L.S! With Halloween myths and everyday legends, the bat
has a wicked reputation. Come learn why bats are actually beneficial
and what we can do to help keep them in our backyards. Explore bat
biology, and take a peek around Shawnee Prairie to see if there are any
winged residents sleeping the day away.
Park P.A.L.S. is a series of monthly programs designed for students of
this age group who are interested in nature. P.A.L.S. stands for
Practicing And Learning Stewardship, and its mission is to develop
future earth stewards through meaningful educational opportunities and
hands-on experiences in the natural world. A fee of $3 is charged for
the program, and registration is required. For any questions about the
Park P.A.L.S. program or any other park district programs or to
register for the October class, please call the nature center at (937)
548-0165.
Photo - Active Little Brown Bats eat half of their body weight per
night, and lactating females eat more than their body weight per night.
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