Pictured are Brien Browne and Greg Ross of the Jimsmith Lake Community Association, ready to deliver 12 handmade bat boxes to residents of JimSmith Lake.

Community interest in bats peaked after a presentation by members of the Kootenay Community Bat Project at the JSL annual summer party last year.

Also in 2014, directors made and installed a nursery box and a two chambered rocket box on a path near the boat launch in JimSmith Provincial Park.

Along with an informational sign, the goal of this project is to raise awareness about bat conservation in the Kootenays. Last week two of our members participated in a bat count at Baynes Lake Community Centre and helped count over 700 bats and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. With education, there are many communities are now involved in the bat conservation project.

Jimsmith Lake Community Association

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