Every night our furry, flying friends – bats – can eat up to their body weight in insects. Learn about these fantastic creatures and ways they can catch so many dangerous mosquitoes, crop-eating moths, and other flying insects in the dark. Explore different types of bats, their amazing adaptations, and the important roles they play in Oregon and around the world in this multimedia presentation with bat artifacts and hands-on activities. Discover ways to help them with bat-friendly habitats, bat boxes, and more! Presented in partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Clackamas County Vector Control.

Rick Reynolds has been a passionate educator for 30 years. He creates educational resources with partners such as the National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Clackamas County Vector Control, and NOAA through Engaging Every Student, the organization he founded in 2009 with the mission to help make the learning process more compelling and meaningful. With a passion for environmental education, Rick is an enthusiastic trainer of fellow educators and helps all ages connect with nature. He has authored or co-authored 20 books and curriculum guides, as well as hundreds of lesson plans and multimedia resources. 

A certified teacher who has taught in elementary, middle, and high schools, Rick is a past chair of the Board of the Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO). He holds an M.S. in Education from the University of New Haven and a B.A. in Geography from the University of Connecticut. He enjoys exploring the beautiful Northwest with his wife and collaborator, Krista, as well as gardening, tennis, music, and community service. You can learn more about him and see sample projects here.