Author Archives: Gary Hunt

Join Us for a Day With Frank Ritcey

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A field trip followed by an evening presentation on Saturday, March 16. The field Trip:  We will meet at the parking lot just past the cattleguard in Batchelor Heights on the road to Lac du Bois. We meet at 8:45 and we can carpool from there and the convoy will leave at 9:00am precisely. We’ll park up at Lac du Bois and hike from there. Stout hiking shoes, a lunch, and a sense of adventure should be brought along with your normal list of outdoor gear. No dogs please. The … Continue reading →

Bat Researchers Request Information About Bats Using Exterior Window Shades

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BC Bat Study Requests Homeowners to Report Bats Using Exterior Window Shades and Power Awnings Kamloops, British Columbia. Bats are getting injured or even squished by roll up blinds and power awnings that provide shade to homes in the summer. The BC Community Bat Program is actively seeking assistance to assess how common this is and address it accordingly. Bats are important wildlife that provide natural insect pest control.  “Most people install exterior roll up blinds and power awnings on the south or west side of their house to help … Continue reading →