

Chewonki’s Batmobile Coming to Bowdoinham
Bats are among the most misunderstood mammals on our planet. This hour long program is designed to
ease people’s fears of these fragile creatures and to dispel the myths about them. Please come to the library at a special time, Friday, July 20th from 12-1pm to see the Chewonki Foundation staff present this travelling program. 10 more spaces available. Call the library to sign up.
The Batmobile
helps students understand the unique nature of bats with slides, touchable specimens, and live
bats. We take you on a journey through the world of bats, looking at their diversity in a variety
of ecosystems. Our live Big Brown Bat provides students with a close look at these gentle
creatures. Due to the sensitive nature of these animals, the live bat may only be viewed for
short periods.
Bats comprise nearly one-quarter of the world’s approximately 4,000 mammal species, yet humans continu