Unsuspected Retreats: A Look at Bat Roosts of the West

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News Release Date: October 26, 2017
Contact: Arlene Jackson, 970-858-3617 x363
Contact: Alicia Lafever, 970-858-3617 x364

Fruita, CO – On Monday, October 30, 2017, Colorado National Monument is pleased to host a presentation by Dan Neubaum on the bats of Colorado. Neubaum, with B.S. and M.S. degrees from Colorado State University, is a well-known as a researcher and presenter helping people understand the amazing world of bats.  This free presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center auditorium.

Dan Neubaum, a wildlife biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will share how bats of the western United States differ from their counterparts in the east. He’ll also discuss some of the results of his two-year study of the bat populations in Colorado National Monument. His presentation includes photos, examples of tracking equipment and bats in shadowboxes, making this a great family program. Free reservations are required; please call 970-858-3617 ext 360. 
 

Fall hours are in effect at Colorado National Monument. The visitor center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

For additional information please visit www.nps.gov/colm or call 970-858-3617, ext. 360.

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