The UT Grotto meets again this coming Wednesday, February 19th at 7:30 pm at The High Road on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs Road. Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours from 5-7 pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5. Arrive early to order!
Our featured speaker for the week is Dr. Sarah Fritts, assistant professor of Wildlife Ecology at Texas State University. She conducts research at TSU on bat conservation across the state. Specifically, her lab uses technology both in the field and in analysis to better understand population variability over space and time with a goal of guiding wildlife management. The talk will begin with an overview of threats to bats in Texas and their current research projects aimed at conserving bats in the state. Projects include estimating bat activity and habitat use across Texas before white-nose syndrome causes fatalities, increasing species-specific effectiveness of an advanced ultrasonic deterrent to reduce bat fatalities at wind turbines, and assessing mercury exposure of bats across Texas. You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation - you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests you. You can also learn about more caving opportunities locally, and throughout the world. You can learn how to join several state level caving projects, and folks are preparing for various spring break expeditions. You may hear about other trips you can join locally, throughout Texas, and the world. You can also learn more about how to go caving safely, and where to learn how to do vertical work from cavers at the meeting. Kara Savvas Vice Person, UT Grotto
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