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We are a volunteer-run org devoted to conservation, education, and research of bats in Washington.

Bats Northwest is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1996 by scientists, educators, and interested lay people to help protect Pacific Northwest bat populations through education and research. Bats Northwest envisions a future where the essential role of bats is understood, where the public recognizes the vital place of bats in our environment and economy, and where all are inspired by bats’ r

emarkable attributes and invaluable contribution to our natural heritage. To this end we work to educate the general public about bats, we join with government biologists to research and protect local bat populations, we act as a conduit of information about bats, and we encourage responsible attitudes and actions in human/bat conflicts.

05/26/2026

Learn all about Bats! FREE workshop!

June 8th, 6:30-8:00 pm, Tukwila Community Center

Join Bats Northwest and Green Tukwila for a wildly fun bat workshop (yes—Sky Puppies! 🦇) at the Tukwila Community Center!
Discover the secret lives of local bats—how they help our ecosystems, why they’re way cooler than you think, and simple ways you can support them right in your neighborhood.

Register at www.Tukwilawa.gov/greentukwila scroll down page 1/2 way.

Bats Northwest

05/21/2026

Become a Community Scientist!

Did you know your observations can help researchers better understand bat populations and protect important habitat?

Reporting bat sightings and participating in community science projects helps contribute valuable information for conservation efforts.

This summer we will be hosting three (3) community science nights. But you can also easily do this from your own backyard or spot you see bats at!

Every observation counts.

Learn more about bats and ways to get involved:
🌐 www.batsnorthwest.org/community-science

05/19/2026

You found a bat… now what?

Stay calm—every situation is different, and knowing the right next steps matters for both you and the bat.

Whether the bat is injured, indoors, or simply in an unusual place, our website has guidance to help you respond safely and appropriately.

Visit our website to learn what to do and when to seek help:
🌐www.batsnorthwest.org

Helping bats starts with understanding them.

05/18/2026

June 8th! Come to Tukwila to learn all about bats! Join us at Tukwila Community center with Green Tukwila Partnership for a fun and engaging presentation :)

05/14/2026

Are your teams assembled and ready to show off their bat knowledge?

Join us this Sunday for Bats NW Trivia Night at Old Stove Brewery Gardens from 4 PM – 7 PM for an evening of bat facts, laughs, food, drinks, and friendly competition!

Gather your smartest bat-loving friends and see if your team has what it takes to claim trivia night glory.

Need a little last-minute practice?
👉 www.batsnorthwest.org/facts-and-myths

📍 Old Stove Brewery Gardens
📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 4 PM – 7 PM

05/12/2026

🦇 Think you know bats? Time to prove it! 🌙✨

Join us for Bats NW Trivia Night on May 17th from 4 PM – 7 PM at Old Stove Brewery CO Gardens for an evening of bat facts, fun, and friendly competition!

Want to sharpen your bat knowledge before the big night? Start practicing with our Bat Facts & Myths page:
https://www.batsnorthwest.org/facts-and-myths

Some additional awesome bat organizations
https://www.batcon.org/about-bats/bats-101/
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/living/species-facts/bats
https://www.doi.gov/blog/13-facts-about-bats

You can also test yourself with these fun online bat trivia quizzes:
🦇 https://www.britannica.com/quiz/bats-true-or-false
🦇 https://blog.nwf.org/2022/10/quiz-step-up-to-bat/
🦇https://scoutlife.org/quizzes/147654/the-bat-quiz/

Bring your friends, enjoy great food and drinks, and celebrate the amazing world of bats with us!

📍 Old Stove Brewery Gardens
📅 May 17
⏰ 4 PM – 7 PM

05/08/2026

🦇Join Bats Northwest and Woodland Park Zoo for a fun night of Bat Trivia at Old Stove Brewery Co. Gardens. Compete in five rounds of bat-themed trivia for a chance to win some batty prizes. 💚🐾

We will also celebrate the start of “bat season,” where you can learn how you can participate in the community science program, Bat Activity Trends (BAT). 🦇

Where: Ballard, 1550 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Sunday May 17th, 2026, starts at 4pm, Trivia at 5pm

Old Stove Brewery Co. Gardens is kid-friendly, dog-friendly, with food and drinks available. 🍻🍔

05/07/2026

Meet the Canyon Bat! 🦇

Did you know the Canyon Bat is the smallest bat in North America? Even more exciting — this tiny bat calls Eastern Washington home!

These little insect-hunters can often be seen foraging before sunset and staying active well after dawn. Because of their tiny size, they are sometimes mistaken for moths! Their erratic, fluttery flight actually helps them catch swarms of insects with ease.

Canyon Bats can be found in 10 counties across Eastern Washington, including our beautiful shrub-steppe habitat. So if you’re joining us in Yakima this weekend, keep your eyes peeled — you just might spot one zipping through the evening sky!

https://www.batsnorthwest.org/meet-washingtons-bats
https://www.batsnorthwest.org/events

05/05/2026

Join us for some great events this up weekend!
https://www.batsnorthwest.org/events

04/30/2026

Answer: D — About 70–75%!

Most bats around the world are insect-eaters, helping naturally control insect populations every night.

We have every reason to love these animals!

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Lynnwood, WA
98046

Website

http://www.batsnorthwest.org/

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