October 17: Parks And Rec. Offerings, Bat Appreciation Month

1. It will be sunny today with a high temperature near 66 °F. The wind will come from the west at speeds between 8 and 16 mph with gusts reaching 33 mph. There will be more clouds tonight and the overnight low is 43 °F. The wind will come from the southwest at speeds between 6 and 8 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Check out some highlights of Suffield Parks and Recreation's fall offerings here.

3. Bats are on many people's minds during the Halloween season. So it's fitting that October is Bat Appreciation Month. This worldwide educational event helps dispel myths about these misunderstood creatures. To learn about this event and about bats in general, Bat Conservation International is a great place to start. You'll find out how you can help support a healthy planet, learn how to build a bat house, protect bats and their environment, "adopt" a bat, learn about bat events and workshops and so much more.
 
4. In nearby Glastonbury, the Connecticut Audubon Society is holding a class about bats on Oct. 25. Kids between 1 and 5 years old are invited to learn what bats do in preparation for hibernation as well as where they hibernate. Attendees will also learn how bats became a part of Halloween. Visit the Glastonbury branch at the above link for registration information.
 
5. A program entitled will take place at the Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester on Tuesday. Kids between 2 and 5 years old, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to learn about these winged wonders. Learn how bats are shy animals that help people by eating mosquitoes, pollinating flowers and dispersing seeds. The program will take place beginning at 1 p.m. in the nature center.