Nature Night - The Beauty of Bats
Join photographer Michael Durham and scientist Tom Rodhouse for a multimedia exploration of the secret lives of bats! Central Oregon is home to 15 species of native bats and there are more than 1,000 species worldwide.
The Beauty of BatsJoin photographer Michael Durham and scientist Tom Rodhouse for a multimedia exploration of the secret lives of bats! Central Oregon is home to 15 species of native bats and there are more than 1,000 species worldwide. Learn more about these fascinating and often misunderstood creatures through stunning, up-close photography and fascinating stories of their natural history. Discover how bats navigate through our Central Oregon canyons and forests, survive our harsh winters, and cope with our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Deschutes Land Trust.
***This event is free, but registration is required. Registration will open January 28th.***
About Tom Rodhouse
Tom
Rodhouse is a National Park Service ecologist who has more than a dozen
years studying and monitoring bats. Tom is affiliated with Oregon State
University-Cascades and co-leads the Human and Ecosystem Resilience and
Sustainability Lab and the Northwestern Bat Research and Monitoring
Hub. Tom received a Ph.D. in natural resources from the University of
Idaho, an M.S. in biogeography from Oregon State University, and B.S.
degrees in wildlife science from Oregon State University and
anthropology from Lewis and Clark College. In his spare time, Tom enjoys
exploring the secrets of the natural world with his friend and
colleague Michael Durham.
About Michael Durham
Michael
Durham is an internationally published photographer who explores the
secretive and hidden side of nature. A native Oregonian, Michael started
his career in commercial photography and eventually migrated into
natural history and journalism. His work has appeared in books and
magazines in Europe and North America, including Nature’s Best, National Wildlife, Sierra, Defenders, Nature Conservancy Magazine, BBC Wildlife, Orion, National Geographic for Kids, and many more.
