Become a Bat Buddy at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch

BRICK TOWNSHIP – Do bats deserve their reputations for spookiness? Did you know that they benefit people, and that right now they need our help? Join Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey biologist Leah Wells for “Creatures of the Night: The Bats of New Jersey,” 6:30 PM Thursday, October 10 at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch.

Leah will familiarize you with these fascinating mammals, the benefits they provide, common myths and misconceptions, the threats they face, bat-centric projects of the Conserve Wildlife Foundation (CWF), and what you can do to keep them around.

Princeton-based CWF is dedicated to protecting rare and endangered species in New Jersey by conducting research, restoring habitats, educating, and forming strategic partnerships.

Leah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources from Rutgers University and has devoted six years to the welfare of bats. Her CWF projects include the Summer Bat Count, mobile acoustic surveys and Bats in Buildings.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclBrickBats for this free program, sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.

The Friends are volunteers who support the Library through programs, fundraisers and advocacy. New members are always welcome. Application forms are available at all OCL branches and reading centers and at https://theoceancountylibrary.org/oclfriends.

For more information, stop by the OCL Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, call (732) 477-4513 or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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