From The Beehive E73: Conservation onsite: Bat Boxes with Meredith

Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development and Meredith Woodhouse from The City of St. Thomas as they take us on an adventure through the northern reaches of Yarmouth Yards.

They traverse muddy trails to the forest, where Mike discovers the fascinating world of bat boxes designed to protect at-risk bat species, including the small brown myotis.

In this video, you'll learn:
🦇 What rocket and nursery boxes are, and how do they support bat conservation.
🛠️ The innovative features of these bat boxes, including pulley systems for maintenance and temperature trackers.
📊 How the collected data is being used in partnership with universities and organizations to improve bat housing across Ontario.

Don't miss Meredith's impressive bat sound impersonation and discover how St. Thomas leads conservation innovation through this project. It's just one element of the work on this project's environmental side, and we are excited to share about other upcoming projects soon! Stay tuned for more updates from the St. Thomas Megasite.

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