Going Batty!

Morris Arboretum & Gardens is hosting Going Batty! on Wednesday, October 28, at 6 PM. It's an evening educational program timed for Bat Week, the annual recognition of the role bats play in the ecosystem, and it's open to all ages.

The night starts with a short presentation on what bats do for Pennsylvania's environment and what you can do to support them in your own yard and neighborhood. From there, the group heads out on an explorational walk to see bats in action. It's a good way to get a look at them doing their thing rather than just hearing about it.

The program is part of ArBOOretum Month, the Arboretum's month-long celebration of autumn that runs from October 1 to 31. That includes the 19th Annual Scarecrow Walk and the Morris Pumpkin Cottage, so if you're already planning to spend some time there this October, this fits right in.

One registration covers one adult and one child, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members, with a $55 bat box add-on if you want to take something home to help the local population. The whole thing kicks off at 6 PM on Wednesday, October 28.