Know Migration – OSU’s Northwestern Bat Hub

Bats are one of the most diverse and mysterious groups of animals on the planet. Join us for an engaging presentation on bat diversity and ecology! We will delve into the fascinating world of bats, exploring their unique adaptations and the challenges they face. Learn how researchers study bats through the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) and discover the collaborative work of the Northwest Bat Hub in assessing bat persistence and extinction risks. Find out how interagency collaboration enhances bat conservation efforts and learn about the Audible Bats Project, focusing on elusive spotted and pallid bats. We will conclude with an exciting opportunity for you to participate in a citizen science project, contributing to local bat research in your community.

Sara Rose is the Assistant Coordinator for the Northwest Bat Hub and Project Lead for the Audible Bats Project. The Bat Hub is a part of the HERS Lab at OSU Cascades. Sara joined the Bat Hub in 2018 as a seasonal field technician and has served as crew lead and assisted with data management, call processing, volunteer management, and community outreach. Sara received her BS from OSU Cascades in natural resources fish and wildlife conservation. In addition to her work with the bat crew, she completed internships with the Deschutes National Forest and with Cardiff University at their research center in Malaysia and monitored pygmy rabbits for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. Sara is also currently a graduate student in the Wildlife Science program, where she plans to incorporate data from the Audible Bats Project into machine-learning powered data analysis.