Experience the active skies of summer as we guide you on an evening walk to detect and observe early bat activity using handheld acoustic detectors on June 20, 2026 from 7:30 pm ET - 10 pm ET.

Group size is limited to prevent scaring the bats away! Register now!

Location To Be Announced!

White-nose syndrome has reshaped bat populations across North America,but what exactly is it, and why does it matter?

This Bat Café explores the science behind the disease, how it spreads, and what it means for the future of bats. Join us June 23rd at Flying Fox Tavern in Ridgewood at 6:30 pm for a presentation followed by an open discussion on conservation, resilience, and what we can do to help.

Experience the active skies of summer as we guide you on an evening walk to detect and observe early bat activity using handheld acoustic detectors on July 9, 2026 from 7:30 pm ET - 10 pm ET.

Group size is limited to prevent scaring the bats away! Register now!

Location To Be Announced!

Summer is when bats raise the next generation. This Bat Café dives into the fascinating world of maternity colonies in the Northeast: where bats roost, how mothers care for their pups, and why these habitats are so critical.

Stay for a discussion on how we can better protect bats during their most vulnerable season.

July 14th at 6:30 PM.
Location To Be Announced

Experience bats in flight and filling up on bugs before winter sets in as we guide you on an evening walk to detect and observe early bat activity using handheld acoustic detectors on September 3, 2026 from 6 pm ET - 9 pm ET.

Group size is limited to prevent scaring the bats away! Register now!

Location To Be Announced!

Each year, GBC hosts a Bat-tle of the Bands as a fundraiser for our organization’s important work. Stay tuned for updates on this year’s lineup, voting, and other Battle announcements!

Date and Location TBA

Save the Date!

THE NYSWRC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 12-15, 2026

Ossining, New York