Help protect New York’s bat populations during Bat Week

Help protect New York’s bat populations during Bat Week

Bat Week is an internationally recognized celebration of the important role bats play in our environment. It is a great time to appreciate New York’s bat species and it is observed Oct. 24 through 31. Of the nine bat species found in New York, six are cave bats—meaning they hibernate in caves and mines throughout the winter, while the three tree bat species migrate to warmer areas. Since 2006, cave bats in the state have been devastated by a fun…