Bat Acoustic Monitoring Workshop (KY) September 2-6, 2024

{"id":6682722959463,"title":"Bat Capture \u0026 Handling Workshop (KY) August 27-31, 2024","handle":"bat-survey-workshop","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly bird registration prices in effect for limited time. After reserving a spot in our workshop, please complete the \u003ca title=\"bat workshop registration\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\"\u003eWorkshop Participant Pre-Survey for each attendee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBat Capture \u0026amp; Handling Workshop • \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCave City, KY\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 nights of netting at cave \u0026amp; forest settings August 27-31, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePubic \"Bat Night\" experience August 31; bring the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands-on net, \u0026amp; trap setup and teardown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1H, 2H, 3H type nets \u0026amp; various configurations for unusual situations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEastern bat ID \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasuring, banding, photography, and data management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemonstrating combining acoustic monitoring with physical captures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis workshop is a long term monitoring project; 9 species physically captured in 2023; 11+ are possible any year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eOur workshop location is in the geologically world-class sinkhole plain of western Kentucky, which includes extraordinary Mammoth Cave National Park. At over 450 \u003cem\u003e-miles-\u003c\/em\u003e of surveyed passage, \u003cstrong\u003eMammoth Cave is without question the longest and most studied cave in the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our field work contributes to important ongoing long-term research and will acquaint us with a diversity of eastern bat species near caves and forest stream settings. At this time of year we will have opportunity to witness the spectacular fall swarming behavior of gray myotis outside of a restored hibernacula. Saturday night participate in Mammoth Cave's family-friendly annual public Bat Night public program event for an extra field opportunity to handle bats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eThe course curriculum combines a combination of classroom discussions, demonstrations, and night-time field work designed to provide a solid foundation in  species identification, bat handling, netting and trapping techniques, and night vision observation. The KY training workshop will focus on the differing needs of up to 10 bat species known from the area and will highlight diverse research and inventory techniques appropriate for each species of bat to obtain the most robust and accurate survey results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDates\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuesday August 27 thru Sunday August 31, 2024. Training begins promptly at 10 am on Day 1 and will end at the conclusion \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(midnight) \u003c\/span\u003eof the night field trip (Bat Night) on the last day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eScheduled Lecture and\/or Demonstration Topics: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDaytimes include in-person classroom lectures and live demonstrations. Note this workshop may not visit the interior of any caves; please consider arriving a day early or staying a day later to visit one of the numerous tour options inside Mammoth Cave. For in-depth training on bat acoustic monitoring, you may also be interested in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/events\/products\/bat-acoustic-monitoring-workshop\"\u003eSonoBat Acoustic Monitoring Workshop\u003c\/a\u003e following this event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCapture Techniques: 1H Mist Nets, 2H Mist Nets, and 3H Mist Nets, Harp Traps and Other Methods\u003cbr\u003eMorphological Identification of Eastern U.S. Bat Species\u003cbr\u003eMicrositing, setting, demobilizing, maintaining, and WNS decon\u003cbr\u003eMonitoring Bats Using Video, Night-Vision and Thermal Cameras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBat Acoustic Hardware and Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We offer another workshop in the same location specifically for bat acoustic monitoring. Students are welcome to bring or their own or borrow BCM bat detectors as desired, but no formal instruction is on the agenda. Participants will be given a full working trial of the SonoBatLIVE software to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"CFH2De\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeeting\/Lecture Location:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eComfort Inn Cave City or Hampton Inn Cave City conference room (location TBD).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" class=\"CFH2De\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis is an IN PERSON training and no modules are available online. This workshop is not presented at Mammoth Cave National Park, only certain field research visits are in the park. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAirport(s):\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe most convenient airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is about 2 hours by vehicle and in Central Time zone (same as Cave City). Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Blue Grass Airport in Lexington (LEX) are 2-3 hours away respectively \u003cem\u003ebut are in Eastern Time zone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLodging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLodging is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e included in the cost of this training. Participants are encouraged to make their own lodging arrangements, either at the host venue or other affordable nearby outlets. Other inexpensive chain hotels are located immediately nearby in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari\u0026amp;rls=en\u0026amp;q=motels+in+cave+city,+ky\u0026amp;npsic=0\u0026amp;rflfq=1\u0026amp;tbm=lcl\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwiRgNWesN_JAhUCsxQKHTwZBiAQtgMIRg\"\u003eCave City\u003c\/a\u003e (Baymont Inn is an older hotel but clean in the under $100\/night range) and RV or tent camping is available nearby at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diamondcaverns.com\/\"\u003eDiamond Caverns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/macacampground.htm\"\u003eMammoth Cave National Park.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Meals are not provided during this workshop, however generous breaks and a number of food options are within walking distance from the conference. Coffee and tea service will be available during daytimes, as is filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-course Preparation:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThere is no pre-requisite for this training. The curriculum, demonstrations, and field practicums are designed to provide an overview of bat survey methods for North American species. Students should be prepared to hike over uneven terrain, at night, carrying personal gear and up to 50-pounds of field gear. Students must bring personal field gear including headlamps, appropriate clothing, bat handling gloves, and footwear for working outdoors, and basic personal items. Insect repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitos is strongly advised, and poison ivy is present throughout the park. Some sites require working in knee-deep water, in thick mud; waders or other appropriate footwear is highly recommended. All survey equipment for capturing bats is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eApproximately ten-days prior to the start of class, students will receive a complete list of what to bring and how to prepare for class, but feel free to \u003ca href=\"mailto:jchenger@batmanagement.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e at any time if you have specific questions about the class or how to prepare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eNo prior bat-work experience is necessary. \u003cem\u003eStudents wishing to handle bats must obtain the rabies pre-exposure vaccination\u003c\/em\u003e. The vaccine is at least two doses over several weeks that must be started at least two-months prior to class. Those already vaccinated can provide acceptable titre results or proof of recent booster. Those not vaccinated for rabies will not be permitted to handle bats, but may still take the course and gain bat ID experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Register: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease register by ordering online on this page. NOTE: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo register multiple people, please checkout each person individually so that we can obtain the proper contact information for each participant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Student discount does not apply to consulting agencies. Registration is not refundable after August 1, but is transferable. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAll participants are expected to have personal insurance coverage. All participants are expected to sign a liability waiver and photo release at the start of the workshop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructors:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Chenger\u003c\/strong\u003e formed BCM in 1998 to provide bat-specific surveys nationwide, successful artificial bat roosts, and field gear. John’s experience includes thousands of hours underground, mapping, photographing, and winter inventorying caves and mines. Above ground experience includes summer and fall bat capture surveys, abandoned mine and cave assessments, and rocky habitat assessments. John is an expert in bat echolocation call analysis throughout North America. His first experience with radio tracking spring migrating Indiana bats was in 2000, and in 2019 he led a massive fall project coordinating up to 15 ground and air trackers. Since 2004 he has been a recurring instructor at nationwide training workshops offered by Bat Conservation International and Bat Survey Solutions. Other work included the Pennsylvania Game Commission, professional photographer \u0026amp; videographer, and Director of Interpretation at a commercial cave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeith Christenson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wildlife biologist who primarily works with bats.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBeginning as a sport caver in 1989, he started drifting into cave science, and then more specifically hibernating bats, before returning to Penn State University to complete a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCurrently, he is a Wildlife Biologist at Sanders Environmental, performing work related to locating the foraging and roosting locations of endangered bats across the eastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlong with his work in the US, Keith has lived overseas in five different countries and participated in dozens of international expeditions related to caves and\/or bats, usually as the team biologist and still photographer.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlong the way, he has been on more than 1000 cave trips and had the opportunity to work with thousands of bats from over 40 different genera.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHis photography has been used by National Geographic, Shutterbug Magazine, and many other publications relating to caves and bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTodd Sinander \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Wildlife Biologist and Project Manager with BCM since 2010 who coordinates surveys with agencies and landowners across the Eastern US. 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After reserving a spot in our workshop, please complete the \u003ca title=\"bat workshop registration\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\"\u003eWorkshop Participant Pre-Survey for each attendee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBat Capture \u0026amp; Handling Workshop • \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCave City, KY\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 nights of netting at cave \u0026amp; forest settings August 27-31, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePubic \"Bat Night\" experience August 31; bring the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands-on net, \u0026amp; trap setup and teardown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1H, 2H, 3H type nets \u0026amp; various configurations for unusual situations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEastern bat ID \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasuring, banding, photography, and data management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemonstrating combining acoustic monitoring with physical captures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis workshop is a long term monitoring project; 9 species physically captured in 2023; 11+ are possible any year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eOur workshop location is in the geologically world-class sinkhole plain of western Kentucky, which includes extraordinary Mammoth Cave National Park. 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For in-depth training on bat acoustic monitoring, you may also be interested in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/events\/products\/bat-acoustic-monitoring-workshop\"\u003eSonoBat Acoustic Monitoring Workshop\u003c\/a\u003e following this event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCapture Techniques: 1H Mist Nets, 2H Mist Nets, and 3H Mist Nets, Harp Traps and Other Methods\u003cbr\u003eMorphological Identification of Eastern U.S. Bat Species\u003cbr\u003eMicrositing, setting, demobilizing, maintaining, and WNS decon\u003cbr\u003eMonitoring Bats Using Video, Night-Vision and Thermal Cameras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBat Acoustic Hardware and Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We offer another workshop in the same location specifically for bat acoustic monitoring. Students are welcome to bring or their own or borrow BCM bat detectors as desired, but no formal instruction is on the agenda. Participants will be given a full working trial of the SonoBatLIVE software to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"CFH2De\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeeting\/Lecture Location:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eComfort Inn Cave City or Hampton Inn Cave City conference room (location TBD).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" class=\"CFH2De\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis is an IN PERSON training and no modules are available online. This workshop is not presented at Mammoth Cave National Park, only certain field research visits are in the park. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAirport(s):\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe most convenient airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is about 2 hours by vehicle and in Central Time zone (same as Cave City). Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Blue Grass Airport in Lexington (LEX) are 2-3 hours away respectively \u003cem\u003ebut are in Eastern Time zone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLodging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLodging is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e included in the cost of this training. Participants are encouraged to make their own lodging arrangements, either at the host venue or other affordable nearby outlets. Other inexpensive chain hotels are located immediately nearby in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari\u0026amp;rls=en\u0026amp;q=motels+in+cave+city,+ky\u0026amp;npsic=0\u0026amp;rflfq=1\u0026amp;tbm=lcl\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwiRgNWesN_JAhUCsxQKHTwZBiAQtgMIRg\"\u003eCave City\u003c\/a\u003e (Baymont Inn is an older hotel but clean in the under $100\/night range) and RV or tent camping is available nearby at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diamondcaverns.com\/\"\u003eDiamond Caverns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/macacampground.htm\"\u003eMammoth Cave National Park.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Meals are not provided during this workshop, however generous breaks and a number of food options are within walking distance from the conference. Coffee and tea service will be available during daytimes, as is filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-course Preparation:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThere is no pre-requisite for this training. The curriculum, demonstrations, and field practicums are designed to provide an overview of bat survey methods for North American species. Students should be prepared to hike over uneven terrain, at night, carrying personal gear and up to 50-pounds of field gear. Students must bring personal field gear including headlamps, appropriate clothing, bat handling gloves, and footwear for working outdoors, and basic personal items. Insect repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitos is strongly advised, and poison ivy is present throughout the park. Some sites require working in knee-deep water, in thick mud; waders or other appropriate footwear is highly recommended. All survey equipment for capturing bats is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eApproximately ten-days prior to the start of class, students will receive a complete list of what to bring and how to prepare for class, but feel free to \u003ca href=\"mailto:jchenger@batmanagement.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e at any time if you have specific questions about the class or how to prepare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eNo prior bat-work experience is necessary. \u003cem\u003eStudents wishing to handle bats must obtain the rabies pre-exposure vaccination\u003c\/em\u003e. The vaccine is at least two doses over several weeks that must be started at least two-months prior to class. Those already vaccinated can provide acceptable titre results or proof of recent booster. Those not vaccinated for rabies will not be permitted to handle bats, but may still take the course and gain bat ID experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Register: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease register by ordering online on this page. NOTE: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo register multiple people, please checkout each person individually so that we can obtain the proper contact information for each participant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Student discount does not apply to consulting agencies. Registration is not refundable after August 1, but is transferable. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAll participants are expected to have personal insurance coverage. All participants are expected to sign a liability waiver and photo release at the start of the workshop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructors:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Chenger\u003c\/strong\u003e formed BCM in 1998 to provide bat-specific surveys nationwide, successful artificial bat roosts, and field gear. John’s experience includes thousands of hours underground, mapping, photographing, and winter inventorying caves and mines. Above ground experience includes summer and fall bat capture surveys, abandoned mine and cave assessments, and rocky habitat assessments. John is an expert in bat echolocation call analysis throughout North America. His first experience with radio tracking spring migrating Indiana bats was in 2000, and in 2019 he led a massive fall project coordinating up to 15 ground and air trackers. Since 2004 he has been a recurring instructor at nationwide training workshops offered by Bat Conservation International and Bat Survey Solutions. Other work included the Pennsylvania Game Commission, professional photographer \u0026amp; videographer, and Director of Interpretation at a commercial cave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeith Christenson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wildlife biologist who primarily works with bats.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBeginning as a sport caver in 1989, he started drifting into cave science, and then more specifically hibernating bats, before returning to Penn State University to complete a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCurrently, he is a Wildlife Biologist at Sanders Environmental, performing work related to locating the foraging and roosting locations of endangered bats across the eastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlong with his work in the US, Keith has lived overseas in five different countries and participated in dozens of international expeditions related to caves and\/or bats, usually as the team biologist and still photographer.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlong the way, he has been on more than 1000 cave trips and had the opportunity to work with thousands of bats from over 40 different genera.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHis photography has been used by National Geographic, Shutterbug Magazine, and many other publications relating to caves and bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTodd Sinander \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Wildlife Biologist and Project Manager with BCM since 2010 who coordinates surveys with agencies and landowners across the Eastern US. He conducts mist net, acoustic monitoring, hibernacula assessments, and radio tracking surveys for USFWS compliance and other research projects. He conducts forest and rocky habitat assessments for pre-construction surveys. In addition to bats, Todd is an expert assessing and trapping Allegheny woodrats. Prior work was 20 years as Lead Small Mammal Keeper at the Philadelphia Zoo, and a brief stint as a NY DEC Fish and Wildlife Technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Szewczak\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA, and the developer of SonoBat software to analyze and interpret bat echolocation calls. He began his work with bats investigating their physiological regulation through the differential demands of cold hibernative torpor to the intense demands of flight and high altitude. He has since applied a physiological ecology perspective to conservation and management issues of bats such as roosting, foraging, energetics, and their basic wildlife-habitat associations. He regularly teaches bat biology and acoustic monitoring field classes and workshops throughout the US and abroad. Joe began collecting full-spectrum recordings of bats more than 20 years ago with the notion that they may someday prove useful for identifying bats, and ultimately developed SonoBat to fill the gap he needed to facilitate the specialized tasks of viewing, analyzing, and comparing bat echolocation calls and sequences for non-invasive species recognition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":6700541509735,"title":"SonoBat Acoustic Monitoring Workshop (FL) November 5-9, 2023","handle":"sonobat-workshop","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSpecial offer for returning participants: take 35% off Standard Professional and Agency\/Tribal registrations; email john@batmanagement.com for coupon code. After reserving a spot in our workshop, please complete the \u003ca title=\"bat workshop registration\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\"\u003eWorkshop Participant Pre-Survey for each attendee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSonoBat Acoustic Monitoring Field Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 nights of field experience, 4 days of instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePunta Gorda, Florida November 5-9, 2023. Extra bat watch meet \u0026amp; greet Sunday evening November 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e SonoBat and SonoBatLIVE trial software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands-on deploying bat detectors \u0026amp; post processing recording data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEastern US bat call identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to weed out non-bat sounds, recognize call quality, and confirm or reject software classifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to display Kaleidoscope Pro, SonoBat, and manual ID decisions side-by-side\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn-person for the best 1:1 collaboration possible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional nightly Geek Sessions provide additional 1:1 opportunities for vetting help, special topics, \u0026amp; networking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PageContent f-fp\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eSonoBat Acoustic Monitoring Field Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an introduction to using bat detectors as non-contact survey method for documenting bat activity and occupancy in any North American habitat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PageContent f-fp\"\u003eInstructors cover techniques for properly deploying both stationary point detectors and for conducing mobile acoustic transects. We focus on equipment selection; configuring appropriate settings; and data collection, organization and management workflows. Students learn how to post-process data with SonoBat software program with guided, hand-on practice to interpret \"auto-classification\" decisions and how to manually confirm or reject the computer-generated \"probable species presence\" results. Participants become empowered to design and conduct their own acoustic surveys to satisfy any local or national protocols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDates\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSunday early evening November 5 thru Thursday November 9, 2023. \u003cstrong\u003eSunday night is an\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e check in and bat emergence recording and viewing opportunity. Formal training begins promptly at \u003cstrong\u003e9 AM on Monday November 6\u003c\/strong\u003e and formal instruction ends at 5 PM Thursday November 9. The workshop will end at the conclusion of a field activity\/post processing on Thursday (approximately midnight).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eScheduled Lecture and\/or Demonstration Topics: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDaytimes include in-person classroom lectures and live demonstrations primarily using the SonoBat software for acoustic workflow. Many aspects of acoustic monitoring training does not translate well into an online format. \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an IN PERSON training and no modules are available online.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Nature of Ultrasound\u003cbr\u003eBat Detector Technology\u003cbr\u003eAcoustic Identification of Eastern U.S. Bat Species\u003cbr\u003eBat Detector Placement and Micro-siting\u003cbr\u003eData Wizard Workflow for Off-loading Data and Post-processing\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to SonoBat: Basic Operations\u003cbr\u003eManual Review of Passive Recordings \u0026amp; SonoVet\u003cbr\u003eAdding Kaleidoscope Pro to SonoBat Output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur workshops capitalize on in-person field trips. Evening trips are weather and access dependent and past options have included:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eMexican-free tailed bat emergences from bridges \u0026amp; bat houses\u003cbr\u003eFlorida bonneted bat emergences from bat houses\u003cbr\u003eFlorida bonneted bat foraging areas\u003cbr\u003eWalking and driving transects thru nearby Wildlife Management Areas\u003cbr\u003eEvening kayak or boat transects on Peace River, Shell Creek, or Myakka River\u003cbr\u003ePassive detector deployments at Shell Creek \u0026amp; other area WMA's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructors:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoe Szewczak SonoBat Developer, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a Professor of Biological Sciences at Humboldt State University. He regularly teaches bat biology and acoustic monitoring field classes and workshops throughout the US and abroad. Joe began collecting full-spectrum recordings of bats more than 30 years ago with the notion that they may someday prove useful for identifying bats, and ultimately developed SonoBat to fill the gap to facilitate the specialized tasks of viewing, analyzing, and comparing bat echolocation calls and sequences for non-invasive species recognition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Chenger President of Bat Conservation and Management, Inc\u003c\/strong\u003e. (BCM) John has over 30 years of experience in the field of bat conservation, research, cave \u0026amp; mine roost assessments, bat acoustic monitoring, and photography. He formed BCM in 1998 to provide consulting services for wildlife surveys, mitigation projects, and capture equipment. BCM conducts research across the country specializing in Indiana, Northern long ear, and Florida bonneted bat studies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"CFH2De\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeeting\/Lecture Location \u0026amp; Parking: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFour Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950, phone \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e941 637 6770. Note the entrance to the hotel is on the left just literally just before the long bridge over the Peace River; if you miss the entrance you will have to cross the river and circle back. TT's Tiki Hut parking is behind the hotel on the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAirport(s):\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe most convenient airport is Punta Gorda, which is about 10 minute drive and in Eastern Time zone. Some Punta Gorda hotels may provide a shuttle. Other airports by distance are: Fort Meyers, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLodging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLodging is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e included in the cost of this training. Participants are required to make their own lodging arrangements. We tend to start at 9 am and end at midnight At least 3 other hotels are easy walking distance from the venue. More affordable accommodations are nearby with the Baymont Inn being consistently a good value with clean rooms, and across the Peace River in Port Charlotte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Lunch is provided on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A coffee station is available all day. No other meals are provided, however a generous dinner break is provided and there are food options within walking distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-course Preparation:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThere is no pre-requisite for this training. The curriculum, demonstrations, and field practicums are designed to provide an overview of acoustic bat survey methods for Eastern North American species, and particularly the southeast US. Participants should be prepared to hike over uneven terrain, at night, carrying personal gear, and dealing with biting insects. Students must bring personal field gear including headlamps, appropriate clothing, footwear for working outdoors, and basic personal items. Insect repellent for mosquitos is advised \u0026amp; provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Acoustic Hardware and Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e A limited number of recorders are available for acoustic monitoring. Students are welcome to bring their own bat detectors as desired. Instructors will help design recording schedules, refine settings, and troubleshoot for successful field use. Participants will be given a full working trial of the SonoBat software to use with the live demos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eApproximately ten-days prior to the start of class, students will receive a complete list of what to bring and how to prepare for class, but feel free to \u003ca href=\"mailto:jchenger@batmanagement.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e at any time if you have specific questions about the class or how to prepare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Register: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease register by ordering online on this page. NOTE: \u003cem\u003eTo register multiple people, please checkout each person individually so that we can obtain the proper contact information for each participant. Student discount does not apply to consulting agencies. Registration is not refundable after October 15, but is transferable. We will accept walk in registrations for this event.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll participants should \u003ca title=\"Participant pre-survey\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\"\u003ecomplete the pre-survey\u003c\/a\u003e so that instructors may better tailor the event to you needs. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAll participants are expected to have personal insurance coverage. 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We focus on equipment selection; configuring appropriate settings; and data collection, organization and management workflows. Students learn how to post-process data with SonoBat software program with guided, hand-on practice to interpret \"auto-classification\" decisions and how to manually confirm or reject the computer-generated \"probable species presence\" results. Participants become empowered to design and conduct their own acoustic surveys to satisfy any local or national protocols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDates\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSunday early evening November 5 thru Thursday November 9, 2023. \u003cstrong\u003eSunday night is an\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e check in and bat emergence recording and viewing opportunity. 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Joe began collecting full-spectrum recordings of bats more than 30 years ago with the notion that they may someday prove useful for identifying bats, and ultimately developed SonoBat to fill the gap to facilitate the specialized tasks of viewing, analyzing, and comparing bat echolocation calls and sequences for non-invasive species recognition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Chenger President of Bat Conservation and Management, Inc\u003c\/strong\u003e. (BCM) John has over 30 years of experience in the field of bat conservation, research, cave \u0026amp; mine roost assessments, bat acoustic monitoring, and photography. He formed BCM in 1998 to provide consulting services for wildlife surveys, mitigation projects, and capture equipment. 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More affordable accommodations are nearby with the Baymont Inn being consistently a good value with clean rooms, and across the Peace River in Port Charlotte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Lunch is provided on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A coffee station is available all day. No other meals are provided, however a generous dinner break is provided and there are food options within walking distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-course Preparation:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThere is no pre-requisite for this training. The curriculum, demonstrations, and field practicums are designed to provide an overview of acoustic bat survey methods for Eastern North American species, and particularly the southeast US. Participants should be prepared to hike over uneven terrain, at night, carrying personal gear, and dealing with biting insects. Students must bring personal field gear including headlamps, appropriate clothing, footwear for working outdoors, and basic personal items. Insect repellent for mosquitos is advised \u0026amp; provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Acoustic Hardware and Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e A limited number of recorders are available for acoustic monitoring. Students are welcome to bring their own bat detectors as desired. Instructors will help design recording schedules, refine settings, and troubleshoot for successful field use. Participants will be given a full working trial of the SonoBat software to use with the live demos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eApproximately ten-days prior to the start of class, students will receive a complete list of what to bring and how to prepare for class, but feel free to \u003ca href=\"mailto:jchenger@batmanagement.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e at any time if you have specific questions about the class or how to prepare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Register: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease register by ordering online on this page. NOTE: \u003cem\u003eTo register multiple people, please checkout each person individually so that we can obtain the proper contact information for each participant. Student discount does not apply to consulting agencies. Registration is not refundable after October 15, but is transferable. We will accept walk in registrations for this event.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll participants should \u003ca title=\"Participant pre-survey\" href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\"\u003ecomplete the pre-survey\u003c\/a\u003e so that instructors may better tailor the event to you needs. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAll participants are expected to have personal insurance coverage. All participants are expected to sign a liability waiver and photo release at the start of the workshop. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

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We discuss closure options \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e than gates, and when they should and should not be used. The criteria for gating or not gating certain caves or mines will be thoroughly examined and a decision tree presented, as well as the technical details of design, construction, funding and logistics. \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExcellent handouts\u003c\/strong\u003e and certificates of completion will be provided to all participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass size will be limited, but participation is open to any interested persons. The workshop is especially \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003evaluable for agency resource managers, conservationists, cavers, consultants, and gating contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e. All participants should be aware that they will be expected to do hard manual labor, and should come prepared to lift and carry heavy objects, and work in dark, cramped, and sometimes wet conditions. Helmets, headlamps, leather work gloves, and work boots are mandatory.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOld work clothes and a small pack with snacks, etc. are recommended at the field site. Field lunches and beverages will be provided on site. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from our lodging\/lecture space in Wilkes-Barre and to the gating site. Because we will be possibly visiting bat hibernacula that is WNS positive, follow all USFWS recommended decontamination procedures (wash clothes or seal in plastic for later wash) before returning to a WNS-negative area for bat work. (WNS info is at the White Nose Syndrome website at https:\/\/www.whitenosesyndrome.org\/static-page\/decontamination-information.) White Nose Syndrome is a devastating disease that has already killed millions of bats, making our protection efforts at these hibernacula even more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate and Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Monday September 30-Friday October 4, 2024: 5 full days and evenings (lectures on day 1, gate construction fieldwork and field trips during the subsequent days. Additional special lecture after dessert each evening). The first presentation is 1 PM Monday September 30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lectures and meals are provided at the Kirby \u0026amp; Kirby Episcopal House, 381 Sunset Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18707. Overnight lodging is provided at the Kirby House (a restored historic mansion), usually 2-3 people per room, with two rooms sharing one bathroom. On-your-own lodging is available from numerous nearby hotels. The field site is located just west of Glen Lyon, PA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCourse objectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Participants will learn how to assess bat hibernacula, identify important sites, and how to enhance sites to be more suitable for bats. Participants will understand the pros and cons of various cave and mine closure options, concentrating on bat-friendly closures (gating). They will understand the closure process from initial assessment and prioritization to design, logistical planning, construction, and follow-up maintenance and monitoring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will gain hands-on experience in constructing a bat-friendly gate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCave and Mine Assessment for Bats\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical setting of Project Site\u003cbr\u003eThe importance of Project Area to bats\u003cbr\u003eMine \u0026amp; Cave gating history, successes and failures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMicroclimate monitoring and restoration\u003cbr\u003eBat Cave Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGating details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipment and personnel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite safety: note you may be exposed to heights, cliff faces, unexpected open shafts, falling\/collapsing rock, ladders, airborne metal shards, sharp edges, bee stings, welding glare \u0026amp; smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure design and placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and anchoring options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemovable bars and swinging doors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignage and surveillance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Breakfast (4), sack lunch (3), and dinners (4) are provided. Beverages are available at the Project Site. We suggest bringing your own snacks and beverages if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvent Instructors\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eJim Kennedy, Kennedy Above\/Under Ground; John Chenger, Bat Conservation and Management. \u003c\/span\u003eAdditional Instructors: Greg Turner \u0026amp; Mike Scafini, PA Game Commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCosts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Limited number of slots are available for current PA Game Commission and PA DCNR employees. $675.00 for all others \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eearly bird registration until July 15.\u003c\/i\u003e. 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After registering, \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eplease complete the participant pre-event questionnaire and select the \"bat gat\" option:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\"\u003ehttps:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease register by ordering online; i\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ef sold out, \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20sales@batmanagement.com\"\u003eemail \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:%20sales@batmanagement.com\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esales\u003c\/span\u003e@batmanagement.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to be placed on a waiting list should slots become available. Participants will receive additional registration form for skills, meals, and additional how to prepare info. Feel free to \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20sales@batmanagement.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:%20sales@batmanagement.com\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e any time if you have additional specific questions about the workshop or how to prepare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll participants are expected to have personal insurance coverage. 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charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11th National Bat Gating Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSponsored by:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation \u0026amp; Natural Resources, Kennedy Above\/Under Ground, LLC, and Bat Conservation and Management, Inc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eA limited number of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eregistrations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e are available for \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003esponsoring\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e organizations; current PA Game Commission and PA DCNR employees. $675.00 for all others early bird registration until July 15.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince 1997 a series of \u003cstrong\u003eNational Cave Gating Workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e have been organized, sponsored, and taught by a loose consortium of some of the best cave and mine gaters in the United States, with a cumulative total of \u003cstrong\u003eover 100 years gating experience\u003c\/strong\u003e and over 1,000 successful gates built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop days are spent in the field,\u003c\/strong\u003e getting hands-on experience with site management, materials handling, personnel safety, gate design, placement, construction techniques, and site restoration. \u003cstrong\u003eEvenings after provided dinner are spent in an informal lecture series\u003c\/strong\u003e covering bat gate evolution, gating do’s and don’ts, cave microclimate, bat cave and mine assessment techniques, project management, and similar topics. We discuss closure options \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e than gates, and when they should and should not be used. The criteria for gating or not gating certain caves or mines will be thoroughly examined and a decision tree presented, as well as the technical details of design, construction, funding and logistics. \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExcellent handouts\u003c\/strong\u003e and certificates of completion will be provided to all participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass size will be limited, but participation is open to any interested persons. The workshop is especially \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003evaluable for agency resource managers, conservationists, cavers, consultants, and gating contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e. All participants should be aware that they will be expected to do hard manual labor, and should come prepared to lift and carry heavy objects, and work in dark, cramped, and sometimes wet conditions. Helmets, headlamps, leather work gloves, and work boots are mandatory.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOld work clothes and a small pack with snacks, etc. are recommended at the field site. Field lunches and beverages will be provided on site. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from our lodging\/lecture space in Wilkes-Barre and to the gating site. Because we will be possibly visiting bat hibernacula that is WNS positive, follow all USFWS recommended decontamination procedures (wash clothes or seal in plastic for later wash) before returning to a WNS-negative area for bat work. (WNS info is at the White Nose Syndrome website at https:\/\/www.whitenosesyndrome.org\/static-page\/decontamination-information.) White Nose Syndrome is a devastating disease that has already killed millions of bats, making our protection efforts at these hibernacula even more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate and Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Monday September 30-Friday October 4, 2024: 5 full days and evenings (lectures on day 1, gate construction fieldwork and field trips during the subsequent days. Additional special lecture after dessert each evening). The first presentation is 1 PM Monday September 30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lectures and meals are provided at the Kirby \u0026amp; Kirby Episcopal House, 381 Sunset Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18707. Overnight lodging is provided at the Kirby House (a restored historic mansion), usually 2-3 people per room, with two rooms sharing one bathroom. On-your-own lodging is available from numerous nearby hotels. The field site is located just west of Glen Lyon, PA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCourse objectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Participants will learn how to assess bat hibernacula, identify important sites, and how to enhance sites to be more suitable for bats. Participants will understand the pros and cons of various cave and mine closure options, concentrating on bat-friendly closures (gating). They will understand the closure process from initial assessment and prioritization to design, logistical planning, construction, and follow-up maintenance and monitoring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will gain hands-on experience in constructing a bat-friendly gate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCave and Mine Assessment for Bats\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical setting of Project Site\u003cbr\u003eThe importance of Project Area to bats\u003cbr\u003eMine \u0026amp; Cave gating history, successes and failures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMicroclimate monitoring and restoration\u003cbr\u003eBat Cave Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGating details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipment and personnel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite safety: note you may be exposed to heights, cliff faces, unexpected open shafts, falling\/collapsing rock, ladders, airborne metal shards, sharp edges, bee stings, welding glare \u0026amp; smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure design and placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and anchoring options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemovable bars and swinging doors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignage and surveillance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Breakfast (4), sack lunch (3), and dinners (4) are provided. Beverages are available at the Project Site. We suggest bringing your own snacks and beverages if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvent Instructors\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eJim Kennedy, Kennedy Above\/Under Ground; John Chenger, Bat Conservation and Management. \u003c\/span\u003eAdditional Instructors: Greg Turner \u0026amp; Mike Scafini, PA Game Commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCosts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Limited number of slots are available for current PA Game Commission and PA DCNR employees. $675.00 for all others \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eearly bird registration until July 15.\u003c\/i\u003e. Registration fee is not refundable after August 1, 2024. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe registration fee for all our workshops is one cost regardless how many days someone participates, or if they take advantage of the provided lodging, food, or other resources offered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Register\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eONE registration per order please\u003c\/span\u003e to capture individual participants information using the shopping cart button on this page. After registering, \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eplease complete the participant pre-event questionnaire and select the \"bat gat\" option:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\"\u003ehttps:\/\/batmanagement.com\/pages\/registration\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease register by ordering online; i\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ef sold out, \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20sales@batmanagement.com\"\u003eemail \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:%20sales@batmanagement.com\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esales\u003c\/span\u003e@batmanagement.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to be placed on a waiting list should slots become available. Participants will receive additional registration form for skills, meals, and additional how to prepare info. Feel free to \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20sales@batmanagement.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:%20sales@batmanagement.com\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e any time if you have additional specific questions about the workshop or how to prepare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll participants are expected to have personal insurance coverage. All participants are expected to sign a liability waiver and photo release at the start of the workshop. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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He regularly teaches bat biology and acoustic monitoring field classes and workshops throughout the US and abroad. Joe began collecting full-spectrum recordings of bats more than 20 years ago with the notion that they may someday prove useful for identifying bats, and ultimately developed SonoBat to fill the gap he needed to facilitate the specialized tasks of viewing, analyzing, and comparing bat echolocation calls and sequences for non-invasive species recognition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Chenger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e formed BCM in 1998 to provide bat-specific surveys nationwide, successful artificial bat roosts, and field gear. John’s experience includes thousands of hours underground, mapping, photographing, and winter inventorying caves and mines. 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