Alberta Bats

Our mission is to protect Alberta bats

The Alberta Community Bat Program is working to build a future where bats thrive and are appreciated as an important component of life on the planet. A quarter of all mammal species in the world are bats. They are some of the most common wildlife in our communities and many choose to live near people, where they raise their young in places such as buildings, bridges, and trees. Few bats create problems for people and are often under-appreciated for their important role in controlling insects.

 

Sometimes bats want to live in places we would rather they not use. But there are responsible solutions. We have resources to help you manage bats in your home and information on how you can help bats. Working together we can protect bats and overcome the many challenges facing this group.

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Resources

Free guides, brochures, activity booklets, posters, and more

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about bats around your home

Managing Bats in Buildings

Information on responsible ways to manage bats around your home

I Found a Bat!

Learn about what to do if you find a bat around your home

Bat Houses

Information on building your own bat house

Community Science

Contribute data to help bat conservation

Bat-friendly Farms

Information on how to enhance habitat on farms to help bats

Bats of Alberta

Profiles of Alberta Bats

Newsletters

Canada Bat Network Newsletters

About Us

Learn about our program

Contact Us

Still need help? We have different ways of reaching us

Donate

Donate to our project with WCS Canada and help bat conservation in Alberta

Resources

Free guides, brochures, activity booklets, posters and more

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about bats around your home

Managing Bats in Buildings

Information on responsible ways to manage bats around your home

I Found a Bat!

Learn about what to do if you find a bat around your home

Bat Houses

Information on building your own bat house

Community Science

Contribute data to help bat conservation

Bat-friendly Farms

Information on how to enhance habitat on farms to help bats

Bats of Alberta

Profiles of Alberta Bats

Newsletters

Canada Bat Network Newsletters

Wind Turbines

Learn about how wind turbines affect bats

About Us

Learn about our program

Contact Us

Still need help? We have different ways of reaching us

Bat Caver Program

Visit WCS Canada's BatCaver website

Western Bat Program

Visit WCS Canada's Western Bat Program website

WCS Canada

Visit WCS Canada's national website

Donate

Donate to support our bat conservation work

News and Highlights

Stay informed by following us on social media

Funding for WCS Canada's Alberta Community Bat Program is provided by

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Photo credit: Little Brown Myotis colony (cover) and Hoary Bat logo inlay by Jason Headley