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Bat Night

August 15 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Bats are some of the most fascinating and beneficial creatures of the night! Join SMP staff in conjunction with The University of Akron Field Station to learn about these amazing mammals as we attempt to catch live bats with nets for observation and data collection. Follow the parkway until it ends at the field station. Registration is required and begins 8/8.

Details

Date
August 15
Time
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Event Category:

Other

Age Group
Adults, All Ages, Seniors, Teens (Ages 13-18), Youth (Ages 7-12)
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Registration
Required, please call 330-865-8065.

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