Announcing BEEPS' New Website
We invite you to visit the finished product of months-long, hands-on learning and work. Many thanks to Borana Bach, whose patience and diligence helped to make this possible. Please check out www.beepspeachland.com
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Late each autumn, once all the bats moved out, members of the Peachland Fire Department kindly volunteer to help BEEPS to access the attic of the Peachland Historic School on Beach Avenue to inspect the habitat and electronics while we download data from monitoring equipment. Deceased bat specimens are collected for examination to determine the cause of death, with results included in a new bat mortality study. At this time the guano littering the floor is also cleaned up and collected for research purposes and for use as a soil amender. This year's cleanout took place on November 29th, with BEEPS volunteers, Peachland Firefighters and bat biologists working together to get the job done. The research helps to determine the general health of the colony at large, and individual; bats. We are eager to find out if this summer's record high temperatures may have played a part in the number of casualties that occurred.
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In conjunction with the Peachland Community Arts Council, local artist and staunch BEEPS supporter, Wayne Power will teach a 4-week painting class at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse, on Mondays from 1-4PM, starting January 10..
Winter Adult Art Series 2022
His media will be:
1. acrylics (using a pallet knife) and
2. watercolour (mixing and washes).
The theme for watercolours is “Bats” and some proceeds from the event will support BEEPS activities.
Preregistration Deadline: January 3, 2022
Register today! Ask for outline & details by emailing: PLSworkshops@peachlandarts.ca
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BEEPS Annual General Meeting:
In order to remain in good standing, our society must hold an AGM each year. Mark your calendars for 7 PM on January 10, 2022. With uncertain pandemic outcomes, the meeting will once again be conducted via ZOOM. Kindly preregister, and a link will be sent out with your log-in credentials and agenda. We challenge you to invite a friend or colleague to the meeting to learn about BEEPS and our reason for being... BATS! We have lots to talk about, both past, present and future, with exciting changes coming for 2022.
Register at: info@beepspeachland.com
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May the peace and beauty of this holiday season fill your heart with joy. Best wishes for the Holidays, with good health, happiness and prosperity throughout the coming year.
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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION #1: Volunteer with BEEPS
Bats are in trouble, they need your help! Join BEEPS to learn about these fascinating mammals, share your skills and make new friends… winged and bipedal!
Email volunteer@beepspeachland.com to find out more and tell us about your passions and expertise. We’d be happy to tell you all about our activities and answer your questions.
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