Tucson Broadband • Entered by Andrea Hoerr on June 6, 2023
Great Old Broads Tucson Welcomes the Bats
May 2, 2023
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 4 |
| Post Admin hours | 1 |
| Activity Hours | 2.5 |
| Participants | 18 |
| Total Hours | 50 |
Key Issue: Doesn’t apply
Activity Type: Social Events (gatherings, potlucks, plain ol’ fun)
Key Partners: Pima County Master Naturalists
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Event Attendees (16 )
Short Description of Activity
The Tucson Broadband partnered with the Pima County Master Naturalists and hosted a bat-viewing event at the Rillito River bridge in Tucson. The Mexican Free-Tailed bats have several roosts in southern Arizona, this location is one of the most populous in the state. Education and use of a bat echometer were part of the event. The Master Naturalists provided 3 Bat Ambassadors who have been trained by Bat Conservation International as well as the echometer.
Reflection/Evaluation
Goal 1: social event. Outcome: Success!
Goal 2: explore partnering with the Pima County Master Naturalists in an area that overlaps with the missions of both organizations. Outcome: Success! Follow up is be to identify other opportunities with both organizations to strengthen our collective impact.
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Photo Captions
1. Dre Hoerr with table showcasing Great Old Broads and Pima County Master Naturalists
2. Video of bats (no people)
3. Several Tucson members waiting for the bats to emerge
4. Tucson members watching a large mass of bats emerging from the bridge