Just like superheroes, bats have impressive and amazing abilities. On Saturday July 9th at 8pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve join Marne Titchenell, Wildlife Program Specialist with The Ohio State University Extension School of Environmental and Natural Resources to learn about the fascinating world of bats. Explore all about Ohio’s bats and hear the latest on WNS (white-nose syndrome). She will also discuss bat research using acoustic monitoring equipment and how the public can get involved in citizen science to preserve these flying mammals. Though this is a free program, preregistration is required.  

For questions about this program or any other program offered by the Darke County Parks or to register for “Bats: What You Didn’t Learn Watching Batman,” please stop by the nature center, or call (937) 548-0165. 

Summer is here; let’s explore! The hot days and long, warm evenings of summer make it a great time to explore the natural world. On Tuesday, July 5th at 6:30pm join a naturalist at Eidson Woods Preserve on the corner of State Route 502 West and Union City-Palestine Rd. for an exciting summer walk. Dog’s like to hike too, so bring your furry friend along. Please remember to bring enough water for you both and baggies to clean up after your pup. For more information about this or any of the other exciting hikes in this season’s series or other Park District programs, please call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.