From the urgent (you’ve been touched or bitten) to the everyday (a bat in your house), fast guidance for every kind of encounter.
Found a bat →Bats roost in attics, awnings, barns, sometimes for decades. Here’s how to coexist safely, manage a colony, or report one on a property you’re buying or selling.
See all in Got bats? →Bat biology, BC’s 15 species, real-world safety, white-nose syndrome, and the conservation science that shapes our work.
See all in About bats →Summer evening bat counts, acoustic surveillance, ambassador training, Bat-Friendly Community certification, bat boxes. The province-wide network runs on people.
See all in Help bats →Guides, downloads, and outreach materials tailored to who you are, a homeowner, a teacher, a kid, an industry partner.
See all in Resources →Reach a regional coordinator, get in touch with us, browse the latest, or meet the partners and funders behind the work.
See all in Connect → Support our work DonateBritish Columbia is served by a network of regional Community Bat Programs, each with a local coordinator who knows the bats, and the buildings, orchards, and backyards, in your corner of the province. Find your region below, then reach out for friendly, practical help.
Not sure which region you fall under, or don’t see a nearby program? The province-wide line reaches every region: call 1-855-922-2287 or email info@bcbats.ca and we’ll connect you with the right coordinator.
