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Bats In Your Backyard | Friday, October 16 | 5-6:30pm | South Paris, ME

Just in time for Halloween – come learn about one of Maine’s most misunderstood night time creatures!

Join NRCS State Biologist Jeremy Markuson & ME IF&W Small Mammal Biologist Cory Stearns for a presentation about bats.

This fun and informative workshop will explore the bats that live in Maine, the important role they play in our ecosystems, challenges they face, and what they need to survive.

We’ll also talk about simple ways to make your backyard more bat friendly, including providing habitat and safe places for bats to roost. See a bat house from Bat Conservation International up close and learn what makes a good bat house. Participants will receive printed plans to build their own bat house at home!

🍬We will also have themed treats to celebrate the spooky season! 🍬

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Other Community Events

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2026 Monarch Festival | August 29-30 | Bethel, ME

This event is hosted by our friends at Mahoosuc Land Trust.

Visit their website to learn more and register!

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**POSTPONED** Timber Stand Improvement & Pruning | Hiram/Brownfield, ME

Join Maine Forest Service District Forester Mike Richard to learn about best practices with timber stand improvement and pruning. Participants will learn about cost share opportunities, tools, and other topics.

Fee: This program is being offered for free in partnership with the Maine Forest Service.

Event is limited to 25 participants and pre-registration is required.

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All programs and activities of the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District are offered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, political belief, citizenship status, veteran’s status or disability.