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Website articles and field guide information.
![]() | Bat ProjectRead about our work to help protect New Jersey's bat population. |
![]() | Indiana Bat Forestry ProjectGuidance for Creating Better Woodland Bat Habitat |
![]() | Indiana BatBecause of steep population declines over many decades, this sensitive species is considered endangered throughout its entire midwest-to-eastern US range. |
![]() | Summer Bat CountGot Bats? Help us keep tabs on NJ's bat population. |
![]() | Acoustic Bat MonitoringHigh-tech and hands-off: New tools allow for rapid bat surveys statewide. |
![]() | White-Nose Syndrome ResearchA deadly fungus shifts the focus of bat conservation work. |
![]() | Bats In BuildingsInfo to help assess and address bat problems in the home. |
![]() | Bat Project InternshipAssist in educating the public and collecting data on NJ’s bats. |
![]() | Indiana bat |
Events and programs.
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Bats in the Garden State
Time & Place
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, NJ 08505
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Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ Education Manager, Maria Grace will talk about the amazing lives of bats, their importance to our communities, and the threats they face in NJ, including the devastating spread of White-nose Syndrome. Learn about what's being done to conserve bat populations and how you may be able to help! FREE. Hosted by Bordentown City Environmental Commission.
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
"Bats of NJ" Presentation in Allentown
Runs through Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Time & Place
7:00 pm
Allentown Methodist Church at 23 Church St, Allentown, NJ 08501
More Information
Arleen Carlson (Allentown Garden Club) | 732-716-1184 | Email | Web
Learn all about bats! Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist MacKenzie Hall is visiting the Allentown Garden Club to talk about the amazing lives of bats, their important role here in NJ, and what's being done to research and protect them in a White-nose Syndrome state.
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
"Bats of NJ" Presentation in Montville
Time & Place
7:30 pm
The Montville Township Senior House at 356 Route 202, Montville, NJ 07045
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Debbie Graff (Montville/Valhalla Garden Club) | 973-227-3666 | Web
Learn all about bats! Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist MacKenzie Hall is visiting the Montville/Valhalla Garden Club to talk about the amazing lives of bats, their important role here in NJ, and what's being done to research and protect them in a White-nose Syndrome state. Free program is open to the public.
Monday, February 7th, 2011
"Bats of NJ" Presentation in Bridgewater - POSTPONED
Time & Place
POSTPONED
Somerset County Library at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
More Information
Nelma Garcia (Somerset Naturalists) | 732-249-7245 | Email
Learn all about bats! Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist MacKenzie Hall is visiting the Somerset Naturalists Club to talk about the amazing lives of bats, their important role here in NJ, and what's being done to research and protect them in a White-nose Syndrome state.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
"Bats of NJ" Presentation in Lumberton
Time & Place
7:30 pm
Community Center at Lumberton Leas, on Woodside Drive at Lumberton Leas, Lumberton, NJ
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Barbara Jones (Burlington Co Natural Sciences Club) | 609-268-0940 | Email | Web
Learn all about bats! Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist MacKenzie Hall is visiting the Burlington County Natural Sciences Club to talk about the amazing lives of bats, their important role here in NJ, and what's being done to research and protect them in a White-nose Syndrome state. This program is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Bat Walk at Duke Farms
Time & Place
8:30-9:30 pm
Duke Farms: 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, Somerset Co., NJ 08844
More Information
Registration is required! Call 908-722-3700 between 11 am & 2 pm. | Web
Join us for an evening bat walk at the beautiful and historic Duke Farms Estate. Come learn more about these fascinating (and fascinatingly important!) flying mammals as day turns into night. We'll use an acoustic detector to help identify bats as they pass overhead, swoop for a drink of water, and gobble up insects. FREE but registration is limited!
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
Bat Hike in Bedminster
Time & Place
8:00-10:00 pm
URWA's Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve at 2121 Larger Cross Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921
More Information
Lauren Theis (URWA) | 908-234-1852 x 12 | Email | Web | Map
Join us for a night hike at Upper Raritan Watershed Association's Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve. Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist MacKenzie Hall will lead the hike, talking about the lives of bats in NJ and using an acoustic detector to identify bats as they pass overhead.
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Bat Education Program
Time & Place
10 am to 12:00 pm
Pequest Trout Hatchery, Pequest, NJ
More Information
Liz Jackson | (908) 637-4125 | Web | Map
Join the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ for a morning of learning about NJ's bat populations. Dispel some myths about the world's only true flying mammal and discover the benefits of coexisting with them. Make and take a bat house to create habitat on your own property.
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
Bats, Breads, & Beans at Dvoor Farmers' Market
Time & Place
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street, Flemington, Hunterdon Co.
More Information
Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance | (908) 237-4582 | Email | Web
You can always find beautiful, locally-produced goods at the Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers' Market in Flemington...everything from veggies to meats to wines to mittens. And today, bats have a table, too! So take a short break from tending your belly to visit with a CWF biologist at the education booth. Learn more about these fascinating flying mammals and our work to conserve them. Bat houses will be available for sale.
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
"Bats of NJ" presentation in Hightstown
Time & Place
7:30 pm
Hightstown, Mercer Co. (register with Marie Gerland for directions)
More Information
Marie Gerland, Rocky Brook Garden Club | 609-443-5392 | Email
Learn all about bats! Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist MacKenzie Hall is visiting the Rocky Brook Garden Club to talk about the amazing lives of bats, their important role here in NJ, and what's being done to research and protect them in a White-nose Syndrome state. Warning! This pre-Halloween bat talk may take all their spookiness away.
This is a free program, but registration is required.
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
"Bats of NJ" presentation in Rumson
Time & Place
11:00 am
Rumson, Monmouth Co. (register with Pari Harrisson for directions)
More Information
Pari Harrisson, Rumson Garden Club | Email
Learn all about bats! Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist MacKenzie Hall is visiting the Rumson Garden Club to talk about the amazing lives of bats, their important role here in NJ, and what's being done to research and protect them in a White-nose Syndrome state.
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Bat House Workshop & Talk
Time & Place
Sat, April 14th from 10:00 a.m. - noon
Rancocas Nature Center - 794 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ (Burlington Co)
More Information
Joshua Kravitz | (856) 780-5382 (Josh) | Email | Web
Bats have a reputation as being spooky or even fearsome, but they are actually some of the most beneficial animals to people. And right now, bats need our help.
Come learn about the amazing, insect-eating, acrobatic bats in your backyard...and what you can do to keep them around! Then, help us build homes for NJ bats in a workshop led by local Eagle Scout candidate Joshua Kravitz.
This program is FREE, but space is limited. Please RSVP.
Saturday, June 16th, 2012
Bat House Workshop & Talk
Time & Place
Sat, June 16th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm
VFW Post pavilion - 9 Fisher Place, Yardville, NJ (Mercer Co)
More Information
Mitchell Fechter | (609) 581-9373 (Mitchell) | Email | Web | Map
Bats have a reputation as being spooky or even fearsome, but they are actually some of the most beneficial animals to people. And right now, bats need our help.
Come learn about the amazing, insect-eating, acrobatic bats in your backyard...and what you can do to keep them around! Then, help us build homes for NJ bats in a workshop led by local Eagle Scout candidate Mitchell Fechter.
This program is FREE, but space is limited. Please RSVP.
Monday, July 2nd, 2012
Bats Program for Families
Time & Place
Monday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm
Fanwood Memorial Library - 14 Tillotson Rd, Fanwood, NJ (Union Co.)
More Information
Susan Staub, Children's Librarian | (908) 322-4377 | Email | Map
Bats have a reputation as being spooky or even fearsome, but they are actually some of the most beneficial animals to people. And right now, bats need our help.
Come learn about the amazing, insect-eating, acrobatic bats in your backyard...and what you can do to keep them around! Bat biologist MacKenzie Hall of the Conserve Wildlife Foundation will give a colorful slideshow talk, auction a bat house, and demonstrate how to find night-flying bats using an acoustic detector.
This program is geared toward kids & families.
Saturday, August 4th, 2012
Bat Program At Allaire Nature Center
Time & Place
7:30 pm
Allaire Nature Center, 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
More Information
Charlene Smith, Naturalist & Nature Center Manager, 732-567-3675 | Email | Web
Bats are some of nature's most beneficial animals yet they are often misunderstood and demonized. Come and learn some facts about bats and help us to dispel some of the myths and falacies about nature's only true flying mammals. Learn about some of CWF's research to help NJ's declining bat populations.
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
Bat Walk at Duke Farms
Time & Place
Tuesday, August 7th from 8:00-9:00 pm
Duke Farms: 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, Somerset Co., NJ 08844
More Information
Registration is required! Call 908-722-3700 between 11 am & 2 pm. | 908-722-3700 | Web
Join us for an evening bat walk at the beautiful and historic Duke Farms Estate. Come learn more about these fascinating (and fascinatingly important!) flying mammals as day turns into night. We'll use an acoustic detector to help identify bats as they pass overhead, swoop for a drink of water, and gobble up insects.
FREE and family-friendly, but registration is limited! Must RSVP.
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Bat Walk & Program at White Lake - CANCELED
Time & Place
This program has been CANCELED. We will try again next year!
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THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED - SORRY!
Bats have a reputation as being spooky or even fearsome, but they are actually some of the most beneficial animals to people. And right now, bats need our help.
Come learn about the amazing, insect-eating, acrobatic bats in your backyard...and what you can do to keep them around! Then watch for the flying mammals as day turns into night above beautiful White Lake. We'll use an acoustic detector to help identify bats as they pass overhead, swoop for a drink of water, and gobble up insects.
Hosted by The Nature Conservancy at the historic Vass House, and led by CWF bat biologist MacKenzie Hall. This program is free and family-friendly. RSVPs are appreciated.
Content list features including news releases, in-the-news items and newsletter articles.
Explorations eMagazine - August 2010
![]() | Hibernia Mine StabilizationSometimes our work takes us in unusual directions and down unusual paths and we end up learning a lot about things we never thought we’d know about, or need to know about. |
Allaire Saturday Programs
![]() | Bat Watch 2012Saturday, August 4th at 7:30 pm. Additional information: $3/person Phone: Call Charlene @ 732-567-3675 |
Explorations eMagazine - February 2010
Our quarterly magazine
![]() | A Summer of BatsAn epic wildlife catastrophe was emerging: thousands of bats were dying in their winter dens, and the mysterious culprit came to be called White-nose Syndrome. |
Explorations eMagazine - August 2010
![]() | Anabat!This summer Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ started a bat monitoring project that focuses on bats’ amazing echolocation. |
Explorations eMagazine - November 2010
Explorations eMagazine - February 2011
News Releases
Press releases by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
![]() | Got Bats? Count Bats!The Summer Bat Count seeks to identify summer bat roosts across New Jersey in an effort to build knowledge on these rapidly declining creatures. |
Video and slideshows.
Files and documents.
2009 Summer Bat Count Report - 138.4KB | |
2010 Summer Bat Count data sheet - 61.2KB | |
2010 Summer Bat Count Report - 151.3KB | |
2011 Summer Bat Count Data Sheet - 61.8KB | |
2012 Mobile Acoustic Bat Survey Report - 769.7KB | |
2012 Summer Bat Count Data Sheet - 277.0KB | |
2013 Summer Bat Count Data Sheet - 62.8KB | |
Acoustic Transect Data Sheet - 18.3KB | |
Bat Fact Sheet - 130.4KB | |
Bat House Installation Guidelines - 217.9KB | |
Bat Workshop Flyer - June 16, 2012 - 649.1KB | |
Creating Forest Roosts For Bats - 246.6KB | |
Indiana Bat Forestry Project - 152.2KB | |
Mobile Acoustic Bat Survey Instructions - 69.9KB | |
Nuisance Wildlife Control Guidelines for Bats - 186.7KB | |
Partner Project - BATS Research Center - 121.8KB | |
Wildlife Conservation Corps Volunteer Form - Bats - 284.6KB |













