SOUTH DAKOTA
BAT WORKING GROUP - August 2012

	7th Annual Bat Festival Aug 18th 2012 Custer State Park   Map to the Festival Wanted poster
This Festival is a wonderful event for the entire family & the price is right! It's FREE! (so are the refreshments) Come take advantage of this wonderful opportuntity to learn about bats! Further info: Joel Tigner (605-390-2061).

BAT BOOKS FOR SD SCHOOLS

SD-BWG Bat Books for Schools Program has provided 110 book-sets for public elementary school libraries across South Dakota, but we still need your help!

A Special Thank-You to the SD-GF&P Wildlife Diversity Program for their support.

 

ECHOES: e-newsletter devoted to bat-related topics in SD

Subscriptions are free - email joeltigner@gmail.com

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STATEMENT REGARDING THREATENED BATS

Recent controversy has arisen over the removal of Townsend's big-eared bats
from the wild for use in captive studies. The SDBWG opposes such programs
and offers this position statement on the important issue.

UPDATE: BAT-RABIES INFO - 8 June, 2011

Bat Conservation International

Educational resources for all ages: Various Workshops are available