Just Batty!

Join WRWC and 15 Minute Field Trips for a fun, hands-on workshop all about bats! Learn about these amazing flying mammals, create your own bat puppet, and discover how to protect local bat habitats. Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Goldsmith Street Fish Ladder Goldsmith Street, Johnston, RI 02919 Learn about local bats and their vital role in controlling pests Create your own bat puppet to take home Fun, educational activities for all ages Discover ways to protect bat habitats in your community Family-friendly and great for kids under 18 with a parent/guardian Free and open to the public Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) and 15 Minute Field Trips for Just Batty!—a lively morning exploring the fascinating world of bats. Through engaging, hands-on learning, participants will learn why bats are essential for healthy ecosystems and what we can do to support them. This event is designed for all ages and encourages curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship right here along the Woonasquatucket River. Outdoor event, easy trail access English and Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers This event is offered in partnership with 15 Minute Field Trips, an organization dedicated to connecting people of all ages with the outdoors through accessible, hands-on learning experiences. Together, we aim to inspire curiosity, foster environmental stewardship, and encourage exploration of the natural world in our own communities.