Bats are among the most effective natural pest controllers on the planet — a single bat can eat thousands of mosquitoes and insects in a single night — but populations across the Mid-Atlantic have declined sharply due to habitat loss and white-nose syndrome. A well-placed bat box can provide critical roosting habitat right in your backyard while keeping your garden naturally pest-free. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll build and take home a bat box designed for species native to Zone 7a, learning where and how to mount it for the best chance of attracting a colony, what to expect through the seasons, and how your efforts connect to broader pollinator and pest-management conservation. All materials provided. No woodworking experience needed.
Home is Where the Bat Is: Build a Bat Box
