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World NOVA
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 Stretch
your wings with a Bat World NOVA program. Our
educational programs, festivals, booths, and special
events reach over 4,000 people of all ages per year. We
have presented for public and private schools, church
groups, garden clubs, Boy and Girl Scouts, nature
centers, and libraries.
In addition, Director
Leslie Sturges presents workshops and lectures on bat
rehabilitation and husbandry. She has presented for
wildlife rehabilitation organization symposia and
conferences in NY, MD, and VA. Leslie has also presented
for the Northeast Bat Working Group annual meeting.
Our visiting programs
feature multimedia presentations, biofacts, and live
bats. Festival tables and booths can include hands-on
activities, crafts, engaging video, and in certain
venues, live bats!
Bat World NOVA’s programs
complement many of Virginia’s Standards of Learning in
Science, in particular:
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“Your
program today was terrific – several parents
told me so, too. The material was perfectly
geared for the age group, and you kept it
very entertaining. Thanks so much for
coming!” First Grade Teacher, Loudon County
“I just wanted to thank you again for the
fascinating and wonderfully informative Bat
World Program that you presented here at
Chinn Park Regional Library! We’ve had so
many positive comments about the program,
and I want to especially commend you for
bringing the video camera and sound
equipment that made it possible for our
guests to see and hear the bats “up close
and personal!” We are extremely grateful
for your dedicated efforts and those of so
many individuals who are devoted to rescuing
our wild animal friends and educating the
public about them!
"On behalf of our library system and all of
our enthusiastic guests…THANK YOU!”
“I loved your workshop at the NYSWRC
conference. Your enthusiasm for bats is
contagious.”
“I really enjoyed your presentation. So
glad I decided to take the class. I also
found the handouts very helpful.”
“I’ve been
in the back of the room listening to lots of
programs, and yours was one of the best.”
The Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor NJ
And I'm still upset that [my husband] missed
the bats!!! That was the COOLEST! I couldn't
stop talking about that one for days. NEST
Program participant, Fairfax, VA
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Program fees:
Schools (K—6)
50-minute program including live bats: $200 for
audiences up to 100, $1 per person for additional
audience members. No charge for teachers and chaperones.
Libraries, Scouts, Clubs,
etc.
1-hour program including
live bats: $200 for audiences up to 100
including adult attendees
Festivals:
Please contact Leslie Sturges directly to discuss
festival fees:
lsturges@verizon.net
Requirements:
Standard Programs: Electricity, an enclosed room
that can be darkened for our multimedia presentation,
enough room to maintain a 6-foot standoff between
program animals and the audience; a small table for
biofacts, an AV cart, and close-in parking. Because of
bats’ sensitive hearing, it is important to select rooms
with carpeting or acoustical tile ceilings. Rooms that
are too large or that allow too much echo are upsetting
to the bats and detract from program quality. For
instance, school libraries are preferable to
cafeteria/multipurpose rooms.
Festivals: Shade,
electrical power, tables, walls or barricades to enclose
the back side of the booth/exhibit, close in parking.
Safety:
We are committed to protecting the safety of our
audiences and our program animals. Our programs are
designed to respect the needs and comfort of the animals
while providing an unforgettable experience for
the audience. Director Leslie Sturges has years of
experience handling wild animals in public venues and is
a professional naturalist who has trained with Bat World
Sanctuary, Bat Conservation International, Fairfax
County Park Authority, Montgomery County Parks, National
Park Service, and National Association for
Interpretation.
Please Note:
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Because of the small
size of native bats, our programs are not suitable
for children under 4.
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We do not provide
entertainment for birthday parties.
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If you wish to book an
October program, please contact us early. October is
often fully booked
by April.
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We do not provide
programs from June 1 through July 15 in order to
care for orphans.
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We do not provide
programs less than 45 minutes in length.
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