Event:	OBC'S Annual Bat Festival Share
Location:	Southfield Civic Center Arena 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Date:	Sep 29th 2012, 9:00 am - 1:15 pm
Staff:	Manager: Tanyata R ; Coordinator: Jonpaul B
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

This event will last from 9 AM -1:15 PM. Please plan to stay for the entire event.

: The 11^th Annual Great Lakes Bat Festival strives to spread the message that bats are critical to ecosystems around the world and to encourage their protection. This year’s festival is also a part of the Year of the Bat celebration series. Discover the importance and uniqueness of bats in a fun and interactive environment.

OBC's Annual Great Lakes Bat Festival consistently draws over 2,000 people from the Southeast Michigan region. The festival features live bat programs, live nocturnal animal exhibit, educational exhibits, bat-themed activities for kids, story time, and presentations by bat experts from around the Great Lakes region.

http://www.batconservation.org/

http://www.batconservation.org/bat-festival

What we'll be doing:

: One Brick Detroit will help OBC with a variety of work. Some of the volunteer opportunities include serving as program ushers, face painting, operating activity stations, and taking pictures. One Brick Detroit will help wherever there is a need.

What you should know:

: There may be some “down” time. Park in the South Lot (on the side of the Pavilion). Check in at the registration table (west side of the Pavilion). The One Brick Detroit team will meet you at the check-in table. Lunch will be provided.

Organization for Bat Conservation:

The Organization for Bat Conservation is dedicated to protecting bats, other wildlife, and the ecosystems they need to survive. It has the largest grass-roots bat conservation education program in the United States, presenting more than 1,500 live shows to over 250,000 people annually. Live animal exhibits are also provided for museums, science centers, wildlife festivals, and more, including the permanent exhibit at Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Working with the media is one of the most important ways the Organization for Bat Conservation educates people about key conservation projects. Bat experts give interviews on topics such as bats and rabies, white-nose syndrome, nuisance bats, bat houses, and Bats and Wind Power.