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Bat Appreciation Day

Name: Bat Appreciation Day
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: East Granby

Bat Appreciation Day is an event held on September 19 at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, Connecticut. Organized by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), it celebrates bat conservation and highlights the site's role as winter habitat for state-endangered bat species.

Date: Sep 19, 2026
Location: East Granby
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Learn about bat conservation
Explore Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine
Understand bats' role as winter habitat for endangered species

Bat Appreciation Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine, focuses on raising awareness about bat conservation. The event underscores the site's critical function as a winter home for state-endangered bat species, including little brown, tri-colored, and northern long-eared bats, which have experienced significant population declines.
Attendees have the opportunity to learn about the remarkable history of the Old New-Gate Prison while also understanding its importance through the perspective of the bats that depend on it. This partnership between DEEP and DECD aims to advance bat conservation efforts alongside preserving and sharing one of Connecticut’s significant historic sites, connecting people with both cultural and natural history.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine; www.courant.com
Area for browsing nearby events: East Granby

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