(DC) (Capital Nature) July is peak season for bat activity in the DC area. Join Capital Nature, DC Master Naturalists, and wildlife biologist Kelly Russo-Petrick for a virtual program on the fascinating lives of local bats. Hear what species make their summer homes here and where they go in winter. Find out about their important role in local ecosystems. Learn about their habits and habitats from one of DC area’s urban bat experts!

Dr. Kelly Russo Petrick is a wildlife biologist with a specialty in urban bat populations. She is the project specialist in urban ecology at the University of the District of Columbia and coordinator of the DC Master Naturalist program.