Bat Chat: Bats from the Perspective of a Bat Advocate

Presented by Dr. O. Lynne Nelson, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University

Washington state is home to 15 species of bats, all highly beneficial by taking up the night shift job of insect control from daytime-flying birds.

Dr. Lynne Nelson of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will discuss bat biology, ecology, health and disease; information about the bats of Washington state and their status; how to view and identify bats; and how to attract bats to your property.

Bats are Dr. Nelson’s avocation. She is a Professor of Cardiology, directing the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine hospital’s Cardiology Service. Her research works to understand heart adaptations to extreme hemodynamic and metabolic stressors, comparing unique, naturally-occurring mammalian hibernation to cardiac disease in dogs and cats. She works with zoos and nonprofit organizations around the world to identify early indicators of heart disease in wildlife species.

Dr. O. Lynne Nelson

This meeting will be a “hybrid” – you can attend in-person at the Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, or online via Zoom using this link. Our speaker, Dr. Lynne Nelson, will be giving her presentation via Zoom. Doors will be open at 5:30pm for a little social time before the program begins.