Level 1 Bat Capture & Handling Workshop (PA) July 13-17, 2026

Early bird pricing in effect! Students & self-funded BCM/BatSS Alum may qualify for discounted rates, contact us to apply. After registering, please complete the Workshop Participant Pre-Survey for each attendee.  Bat Capture & Handling Workshop • PA 5 nights of netting at stream, cave, & forest settings July 13-17, 2026 Hands-on net, & trap setup and teardown  1H, 2H, 3H type nets & various configurations for unusual situations Eastern bat ID & handling, measuring, and data management Field photography of bats for ID Minimizing exposure to WNS Small team experience Demonstrating combining acoustic monitoring with physical captures ~40 hours of contact time between lectures and field trips Level 1 class: suitable for those without prior bat netting experience. The focus is heavy on micro siting and trap handling. Participants must have rabies pre-exposure vaccination Already took a BCM/BatSS class? Discount available for those continuing education Our cour