This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the
PEA curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in
Animal Care.
In this Badge Bit you will make a house for bats.
Here's a video that shows the construction and installation guidelines for building a bat house. This video shows some plastics, caulk and paint that won't work for us. Extra screws and some fabric or wool batting could eliminate the need for caulk. Charring the wood could eliminate the need for paint. Be creative.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- it must be designed to satisfy the nesting needs of bat species in your area
- it must be designed to protect the bats from rain
- natural wood and steel/wood fasteners (no glue, plywood, stain, paint)
Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 mins):
- your bat house parts and pieces
- your bat house under construction
- close up view of your finished bat house
Build a bat house - PEA BB animal.sand.bat
