For another year, Science for Nature Foundation organized the International Bat Night in order to promote the important role of bats in nature and their conservation. The event took place in two caves, Devil’s Throat and Yagodinska Cave – home of some of the largest bat colonies in Bulgaria. On August 22 the event was held in front of the Devil’s Throat Cave, and on August 23 – in front of the Yagodinska Cave.
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Successful fencing of our trees using Jerusalem thorn
For our project “Of Bats and Men”, financed by the Disney Conservation Fund, we have finished planting fruit trees in several places in the Eastern Rhodope mountains during the month of december. On 20th January, we used thorns to fence the trees - an extremely simple, and yet maximally effective method of protection.
Ratio introduced: The Secret Life of Bats
We would like to thank Ratio for organizing the event “The Secret Life of Bats” on 28th January, as well as Heliana Dundarova, who introduced these animals in such a lighthearted and interesting manner!
Successful planting of 230 fruit trees in Eastern Rhodopes
The link between trees and enhancing biodiversity has been proven numerous times, and has been an object of many studies. Trees are not only living organisms, but also an irreplaceable component of our environment, providing shelter and food for many species.