Although Massachusetts Bat Week has passed, Life Scout Nicholas Cieri of Stoneham Troop 513 is doing his part to boost local bat survival in the Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Nicholas launched a GoFundMe fundraiser for his Eagle project in which he will be constructing 6 bat boxes. He wrote, “These bat boxes will provide an alternative roosting habitat for little brown bats, which are currently an endangered species in Massachusetts due to White-nose Syndrome.”
Per the GoFundMe, the bat boxes will be located at the Botume House Visitor Center and around the Sheepfold Dog Park. Noah hopes to raise $800 for his project.
Troop 513 can be reached here: jack@troop513stoneham.org and (617) 957-4094.
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife photo.