Try it! Tree Climbing: Ohio Bat Blitz Edition! (Ages 8 and up)

Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion parking lot (East Entrance)
Saturday, July 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $38
This Bat Blitz Edition of our tree climbing program will teach you how to hang like a bat in one of our favorite sycamore trees! Take your love for nature to new heights with our fun and safe tree climbing program! Participants will use a harness and rope climbing system to get to the treetops. All equipment provided.
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.
Click Here to learn more information about the Ohio Bat Blitz: u.osu.edu/obwg/bat-blitz/
REGISTER – 1 to 2:30 p.m. : ohmetroparkstoledoweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST&fmid=53031009
REGISTER – 3 to 4:30 p.m. : ohmetroparkstoledoweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST&fmid=53031505
Please bring a reusable water bottle filled with water. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 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.