Event

Sunday, April 19, 7:00-8:00pm

Location: Huyck Preserve

The direct and indirect effects of artificial light on insectivorous bats with Craig Frank, Ph.D. 

Craig Frank, long-time researcher at the Huyck Preserve and  Associate Professor and Environmental Science Co-Director in the Department of Biological Sciences at Fordham University, returns for a special lecture. Craig's current research focuses on the impacts of and recovery from White-Nose Syndrome in northeastern bat species. Join us to learn about why dark skies are so critical to one of our region's most important nocturnal mammals.

Refreshments and a star party (weather permitting) will be offered after the lecture.

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Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Huyck Preserve Elridge Research Station
284 Pond Hill Rd
Rensselaerville, NY 12147

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