Sarah McClelland 
Okay, let’s be real for a second: bats don’t get the same love as pandas, dolphins, or even bees. They’re misunderstood. Mysterious. Often feared. But in 2025, when our ecosystems are teetering, our climate is shifting, and biodiversity is hanging on by a thread—bats just might be the unsung heroes we didn’t know we needed. … Read more
You might not see them often, but trust me—bats are working overtime while you’re binge-watching Netflix or snoozing under your covers. They’re silent, they’re fast, they look a little like flying mice (but cuter if you ask me), and they are hands down one of the most important animals in our ecosystem. Yup. You read … Read more
“Wait… a bat festival?” Yup. That was literally my reaction too. I pictured a bunch of people in vampire costumes awkwardly flapping around a park. But the Ohio Bat Festival in Columbus? It’s nothing like that—and honestly, it blew my mind the first time I went. So if you’re brand new to this whole bat-lovin’ … Read more
Alright, hear me out—when you first hear “bat festival,” you might picture something out of a Halloween movie. Cobwebs. Spooky costumes. Maybe a guy dressed like Dracula lurking in the corner sipping fruit punch. But nope, the Ohio Bat Festival in Columbus is nothing like that. It’s actually one of the most unexpectedly fun, educational, … Read more