Bat Festival

575 Oklahoma Avenue Northeast,Washington DC 20002

30 October, 2021

Description

Come spend an afternoon with bat biologists from the Department of Energy and Environment to learn and explore where and how bats live! On October 30, 2021, come celebrate BatWeek2021 with the Department of Energy and Environment with the first BatFest at Kingman Island from 3-5pm. Come learn about all things bats, play some bat games, and enjoy making some bat crafts. Registration is limited, so please sign up early! For more information, please contact Lindsay Rohrbaugh, [email protected] The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District of Columbia. DOEE's mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents and natural inhabitants of the nation’s capital by protecting and restoring the environment, conserving our natural resources, mitigating pollution, increasing access to clean and renewable energy, and educating the public on ways to secure a sustainable future. The agency’s core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enforcing environmental regulations; monitoring and assessing environmental risks; developing energy and environmental policies; issuing permits; and providing residents and local businesses with funding, technical assistance, and information on initiatives designed to ensure a more resilient and sustainable city. We perform all agency mission activities with the highest integrity to uphold the public trust.