Bat Night Out - All ages - A Wild School Family Event

An evening event with a campfire, s'mores, art and watching bats fly over the pond. A parent or caregiver must accompany youth.
About this Event

On Saturday, July 18th from 8-9:15pm join us at Heritage Pond Education Center to make drawing charcoal over a campfire and snack on s'mores. We will learn a bit about bats and if we are lucky, watch them fly over the pond. This is a family event and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Teachers: Amanda Welch and Meghan Ballard
Amanda Welch teaches for the Elgin School District, and has a master’s degree in Arts Education. Although her main focus is fiber art, she spends a lot of time working with various mediums such as painting, photography and ceramics. She is also a mom of four and helps coach the La Grande Swim Club.
Meghan Ballard holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Portland State University and has done graduate-level coursework in Environmental Education. She has more than 20 years of experience in environmental education engaging K-12 science classes in stream and wetland restoration projects. She is owner and teacher of Blue Mountain Nature School, a member of the Blue Mountains Conservancy board of directors, serves on the Outdoor Early Learning Alliance of Oregon Board, and is a mother of two.
Cost: Free
Location: Heritage Pond Education Center located at 913 South Miller Drive in La Grande
This free class is made possible by a grant from The Gray Family Foundation and Soroptimist International of La Grande.