Ohio Bat Blitz Tour (All Ages)

Ohio Bat Blitz Tour (All Ages)
Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall
Saturday, July 18, 9 to 10:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE
The 2026 Ohio Bat Blitz will be hosted by Metroparks Toledo on July 17-18, 2026, at Wildwood Preserve Metropark.
What is a bat blitz? Bat blitzes aim to survey areas where data on bat populations is lacking. Qualified, permitted biologists with experience and expertise use mist nets to capture bats and collect data on these amazing flying mammals. Visitors of all ages can come learn all about the Ohio Bat Blitz and how to help these cute critters. Check out bat detector tools, visit a mist net, and meet a live bat with Nature's Nursery. This will be a walking tour on uneven ground. We have one all-terrain power wheelchair, called the track chair, and it is available during this event.
REGISTER: ohmetroparkstoledoweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST&fmid=53032969
Click Here to learn more and to reserve the track chair: metroparkstoledo.com/recreation-equipment-catalog/recreation-equipment-catalog/action-track-chair/.
Click Here to learn more information about the Ohio Bat Blitz: u.osu.edu/obwg/bat-blitz/.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the tour. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. No flip-flops.
Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com/
If you are unable to register online, please call 419-407-9700 to speak with a member of our Customer Service department during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Must register all participants unless otherwise noted.
Dogs are not permitted unless otherwise noted.