Colorado Bat CREW

02/01/2025

Happy New Year, 2025!
This year I am planning on working with https://www.pollywogstationlavenderfarm.com/ to figure out how best to support our winged mammal community!
When I say I, I mean me, Kathy Estes. I am the Director of Colorado BatCREW, which is a non-profit, 501c3 organization.
We have several other Colorado State Licensed people around the state who volunteer their time and money to educate the public about bats, rescue and then release wild bats back into their native habitat. We also try to educate the public, as opportunities arise, and watch out for the welfare of our Native species..
As you can imagine it's exhausting work to take time out of all of our days to get them the best future. We include the public in the "CREW" name, because with our your donations, and eyes on the lookout we wouldn't be successful.
Wildlife Conservation is hard work. But if we can pool our resources in small or big ways, there is success..

I'm grateful for the opportunity to work together towards a brighter future.

Escape to Pollywog Station Lavender Farm in Parker, Colorado. You-pick lavender, scenic views, and a one-of-a-kind experience.

01/01/2025

I've been so busy working on the new rehab building I didn't make an end of year beg for donations! Well here it is, all messy! Wired with electricity, drywall hung and mudded. Did I say how much I HATE finishing drywall? Sanding 🤮 This will be my first and only drywall project!
I'm trying to get it done before the WNS spring bats hit again around March-ish. 😢
Anyway, donations can still be made in 2025 so no rush, we are here for the long haul!
Remember we are volunteers, no paid staff here! Just a couple of ladies who ❤️ bats. All donations go directly to bat care.
Kathy and I wish you well in 2025!
Look for our open house this spring!🤞
https://www.coloradobatcrew.com/donate.html

23/12/2024

Kaz Windness, author of Bitsy Bat, School Star also has other adorable bat art.
https://www.windnessbooks.com/

23/12/2024

06/12/2024

It's Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that bats play such an critical role in the regrowth of our planet's rainforests? 🦇❤🌏

On July 31, Lubee celebrated its 35th anniversary. During that time, YOU helped us care for thousands of bats, educate millions of people, and conduct critical conservation projects. Bats continue to face unprecedented threats. Together, we are giving voices to these unappreciated ecosystem guardians. We can't thank you enough for your support, and hope to continue changing hearts and minds around the world! 🦇

For more information about our annual Giving Campaign, please visit:
https://www.lubee.org/givingcampaign

06/12/2024

The last month of 2024 is here. Bats are hibernating. They may roost on their own or in small groups, often in cool, quiet places like disused buildings, old trees or caves, where they hopefully won't be disturbed.

04/12/2024

We had a last minute request for a quick easy to read graphic for a Wildlife Mythbuster Monday feature. Here is is! Please share.

28/11/2024

Even the bats appreciate a Thanksgiving feast!

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving eve, everyone! If you are eating anything from the list below, you can definitely be thankful for bats!

25/11/2024

This Silver was found on the floor in a parking garage, and the wonderful finder placed him in a cozy tree!
Silver's often come out on a warm day (like it was in Denver yesterday) to get a sip of water before going back into torpor.🥰

23/11/2024

12/11/2024

Cold fronts are beginning to blow in! If you find a bat where she should not be, such as lying on the ground or roosting on the side of a building, she needs your help! Please remember to use gloves or a thick towel to place the bat inside a cardboard box with a lid, then contact us. Our phone number is 940-325-3404. You may also find a rescuer by using our online rescue locator: https://batworld.org/local-rescue/ We have rescuers across the US (and internationally!) and will do our best to help. 🙂

09/11/2024

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