Just Batty! at the Goldsmith Street Fish Ladder

Join WRWC and 15 Minute Field Trips for a fun, hands-on workshop all about bats! Learn about these amazing flying mammals, create your own bat puppet, and discover how to protect local bat habitats.

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Date & Time

Saturday, October 25, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Location

Goldsmith Street Fish Ladder
Goldsmith Street, Johnston, RI 02919

Highlights

  • Learn about local bats and their vital role in controlling pests

  • Create your own bat puppet to take home

  • Fun, educational activities for all ages

  • Discover ways to protect bat habitats in your community

  • Family-friendly and great for kids under 18 with a parent/guardian

  • Free and open to the public

About the Event

Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) and 15 Minute Field Trips for Just Batty!—a lively morning exploring the fascinating world of bats. Through engaging, hands-on learning, participants will learn why bats are essential for healthy ecosystems and what we can do to support them.

This event is designed for all ages and encourages curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship right here along the Woonasquatucket River.

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Outdoor event, easy trail access

  • Free parking nearby

  • English and Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers

  • All materials provided

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This event is offered in partnership with 15 Minute Field Trips, an organization dedicated to connecting people of all ages with the outdoors through accessible, hands-on learning experiences. Together, we aim to inspire curiosity, foster environmental stewardship, and encourage exploration of the natural world in our own communities.