Fall is here and that means OCTOBER and that means HALLOWEEN and that means BATS!
Bats are victims of BAD public relations, specifically because of that FICTIONAL guy, DRACULA!
Bats have been on Earth for more than 50 million years. With over 1,400 species, they are the second largest order of mammals, and those species cover six continents. Globally, bats provide vital ecosystem services in the form of eating insect pests, plant pollination, and seed dispersal, making them essential to the health of our planet.
Making a bat-friendly place in your backyard supports the essential role bats have in the environment. All 15 different species of bats in Oregon eat insects…..mosquitoes, gnats, night flying beetles and moths.
Here’s a few BAT facts:
1. One Little Brown Bat can eat over 1000 bugs PER HOUR!
2. The world’s smallest bat is the Bumblebee Bat measuring 1.5 –3 inches in length and weighing 2 grams as a full-grown adult.
3. The world’s largest bat is the Giant Golden-crowned Flying Fox with a wingspan up to 6 feet!
4. The oldest known bat was a male Brant’s myotis who lived 41 years.
5. Of the 1,400+ species of bats in the world, only three are vampire bats that drink blood. They ONLY live in Central America NOT TRANSYLVANIA!
It’s time to help our BUG EATING friends….THE BATS!
Here’s your chance – Build your OWN BAT-HOUSE – STEM kit.
You get it ALL…..pre-cut ALL weather re-purposed plywood, screws and nails along with FULL detailed instructions to build your own BAT-HOUSE. Measures 16 in. tall, 8 in. wide and 2 ½ in. deep when finished. All you need is a hammer and screwdriver.
Features galvanized mesh for inside the house…..gives ‘em traction to climb up inside. Will hold about 35-50 little brown bats. They will use it as a roost as well as a NURSERY!
This package also includes a BAT coloring page and detailed 3 page educational fact sheet about all 15 Oregon bats and why bats are SO important.
If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] with quantity and your address.
This is a PERFECT activity for scouts, homeschoolers or ANYONE who wants to invite these AMAZING mammals to your property.
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4th of July Run in Ashland, Oregon. start at 7:45 am. Adults, children and families are welcome. Ashland Parks and Recreation 541-488-5340. Toregister: 
Ashland 4th of July Parade & Celebration. Ashland’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration kicks off the morning with the Parks & Recreation run. Parade at 10am in downtown Ashland, flyover, followed by festivities in Lithia Park featuring food, booths, Family Activity Zone, Ashland City Band performs in the Lithia Park Bandshell. Fireworks in the evening visible all throughout town. Ashland, Oregon Chamber of Commerce 
Central Point Freedom Festival. 7am pancake breakfast, 7:30am Run 4 Freedom 5K & 1 mile. 8:45am Kids Fun Run, 9:30am Pine Street Parade , 10:30am Pfaff Park Festivities with food, artisans, vendors and free kids activities, 11am Live Music. A full day of activities! Pfaff Park, 635 Manzanita St, Central Point, Oregon. 
BoomFest! Gates open at 3pm. Live music, kid’s activities, food, beer garden available leading up the a huge fireworks display. Free entry at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1 Peninger in Central Point, Oregon. 
Eagle Point Independence Day Celebration. 7-10am Pancake breakfast, 8am Fun Run, Vendor booth 9am-3pm, 11am Fly Over, Parade at 11am, Noon-3pm live music with Rewing & Kid Zone activity area, 6pm Stadium open, 6:15pm Family activities & carnival games, fireworks at dusk Eagle Point, Oregon. 
Grants Pass 4th of July Celebration. 7pm-10:30pm. Bring the family for a live concert followed by fireworks at Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 Webster Street, Grants Pass, Oregon.
Merker/Belnap Memorial Walk/Run. 7:30am. The Merker/Belnap Memorial Walk/Run was established to honor John, Max and Ryan and to raise funds for an annual college scholarship to be awarded in their name. 541-474-0001, 
Brookings Harbor Celebration. Pancake breakfast, kids area, BBQ, family activities, vendors, live music. fireworks at dusk at Sportshaven Beach. 
Klamath Falls Freedom Celebration. Parade, activities and fireworks. 
Glendale 4th of July Celebration. Pancake breakfast in the park from 8-10am. Parade at 11am. fun activities, fireworks at dusk at High School.
The Storytelling Guild presents Annual Children’s Festival every July at the beautiful Britt Gardens in Jacksonville, Oregon. For many years, the festival has provided fun-filled summer days of affordable entertainment for the entire family!
