Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago

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What is the scariest part about bats? They’ve been declining! Learn how bat boxes may help support species like the little brown bat, who’s populations have declined drastically due to white-nose syndrome. Minnesota State Parks and Trails teamed up with the Minnesota Biological Survey to investigate bat preferences for boxes throughout the state to improve guidelines for better box success. Celebrate Bat Week (October 24-31) by learning about the new bat box guidelines released by MNDNR. Find them at mndnr.gov/qr/bat-roost-guide.

Find more information about bats in Minnesota on the webpage here:

dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/bats.html