The Southwestern Piedmont Master Naturalists and the Virginia Museum of Natural History, (VMNH) have collaborated to create a spectacular finale for all ages at the closing of the Masters of the Night bat exhibit, to be held at the museum on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The January 11 “Education Station” will feature a presentation on Virginia native bats by the Southwestern Piedmont Virginia Master Naturalists, an introduction to the wonders of caving by the Blue Ridge Grotto caving group and a special presentation at 1:00 p.m. by Rick Reynolds, Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) non-game biologist, entitled, Bats of Virginia: Changing Times and Challenging Issues. Families can also try to solve a scavenger hunt and help complete a bat mural.