Sarah McClelland 
Let’s be honest—kids LOVE bats, especially when there’s a screen involved. And in 2025, the digital bat universe is more exciting (and educational) than ever before. Whether you’re a parent looking for an engaging rainy-day activity or a teacher trying to bring nature into the virtual classroom, bat-themed online fun is just a click away. … Read more
Let’s be honest: bats often get a bad rap, especially around Halloween. But in reality? They’re fascinating, gentle, vital members of our ecosystems—and the perfect teaching tool to blend science, conservation, and creativity in your classroom. Whether you’re working with kindergartners learning about animals or high school students exploring ecology and biodiversity, bats make education … Read more
Halloween is the perfect time to introduce kids to bats—not as scary creatures, but as awesome little night-flyers that help the planet and look super cool doing it. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, babysitter, or just looking to entertain a house full of candy-fueled kiddos, these 10 fun bat crafts are easy, creative, and a … Read more
Let’s face it:Bats don’t have the best PR team. They’ve been cast as the villains in horror flicks, Halloween décor, and urban legends for decades. But the truth? Bats are incredibly important—and dangerously overlooked. Right now, bat populations are declining worldwide, and many species are on the edge of extinction.But here’s the good news: you … Read more
Let’s get something straight right off the bat (pun fully intended):Bats are not creepy.They’re not flying rodents.They’re not disease-carrying monsters from horror films. They’re some of the hardest-working, most underappreciated heroes of the animal kingdom—and they do more for the planet every single day (or, more accurately, every single night) than most of us realize. … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight: bats are in trouble—and they need your help.But wait, don’t scroll! You don’t need a biology degree or a cave in your backyard to make a difference. In fact, you can start helping bats right here, right now, in your own community. So if you’ve ever: This post is for … Read more
Let’s settle a question that’s probably fluttered through your head at some point:What do bats actually eat? And no, they’re not out here slurping blood like vampire lore wants you to believe (except a few tropical species that do that—but not in Ohio, and not in your backyard, promise). Here in the Buckeye State, bats … Read more
Let’s talk about the unsung heroes of your summer nights: bats.They swoop silently above your lawn, devouring mosquitoes, moths, beetles, and other pesky critters—all while asking for basically nothing in return. And here’s the wild part: you can invite them over. Yep. Right into your backyard. No, not inside your attic.No, they won’t get tangled … Read more
Ever sat outside on a summer night, only to be eaten alive by mosquitoes? Yeah—me too. Nothing kills a backyard hang faster than swatting at your own face every 30 seconds. But here’s something wild you might not know: bats are nature’s mosquito control squad, working the graveyard shift so you don’t have to. No … Read more
You’ve probably seen them before—darting through the sky just after sunset, zipping like tiny shadows across your backyard. Maybe you thought they were birds. Or bugs. Or just… weird little blurs. But surprise: those aerial acrobats are bats, and if you’re in Ohio, you’re sharing your neighborhood with some pretty fascinating ones. So today, we’re … Read more