Learn more about white nose syndrome in bats at WNC Alliance’s March panel

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Press release here:

What: WNCA hosts a panel of experts from state and federal organizations, universities, and non-profits to create conversation around White Nose Syndrome (WNS) in bats, how it is being treated at each level of involvement, implications of infestation, and what it means to the rest of us.  Audience question & answer to follow panel.

Who:

Bill Stiver – Wildlife Biologist, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Chris Nicolay – Associate Professor of Biology, UNC Asheville

Dan Henry – Caver, National Speleological Society & Flittermouse Grotto of WNC 

Susan Loeb – Research Ecologist, U.S. Forest Service, Southern Research Station

Ben Prater – Associate Director, Wild South

Gabrielle Graeter – Wildlife Diversity Biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Sue Cameron – Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Panel moderated by Susan Sachs, Education Coordinator, Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

When:  Thursday, March 10 6:30-8pm 

Where:  UNC Asheville, Humanities Lecture Hall, building #7 on this map

Join WNCA and local experts to learn about White Nose Syndrome that’s affecting bats and what, if anything, can be done about it.