2026-Apr-14
The Heroes in Your Eaves: Understanding the Invisible Mammals of the Bay
If you’ve ever spent a summer evening on a Georgian Bay dock, you know the magic of the “blue hour.” The water turns to glass, the loons begin their call, and—if you’re lucky—the silhouettes of tiny, acrobatic flyers begin to dance against the twilight.
The Hero in Your Eaves
While we’re tucking into our cottages, the Little Brown Myotis and the Northern Long-eared Bat are clocking in for their shift. A single bat can eat up to 1,200 mosquito-sized insects in an hour. They are the most effective, eco-friendly pest control on the planet, protecting our gardens, our skin, and our local ecosystem.
But right now, they are facing a silent crisis. A devastating fungal disease called White-nose Syndrome (WNS) has decimated North American bat populations. In some areas, over 90% of colonies have vanished.
A Cinematic Journey: “The Invisible Mammal”
To celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day (April 17), the GBA is offering a unique opportunity to see these creatures through a new lens. We’ve secured 250 virtual screening passes for the award-winning documentary, The Invisible Mammal.
This isn’t your average nature documentary. It’s a high-stakes adventure that follows a team of brilliant women scientists—the “New Faces of Conservation”—as they race to save North American species from extinction. You’ll get an up-close look at:
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“Project Fat Bat”: A pioneering scientific mission to help bats survive the winter.
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The Secret Language of Bats: How they navigate our complex world using sound.
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The Human Connection: Why the health of our bats is a direct reflection of our own health and environment.
How to Join the Screening
We want to replace fear with reverence. We want to turn “intruders” into “neighbors.”
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When: April 17 – May 17
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Where: Your living room!
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The Window: We have 250 codes available. Once you redeem your code and hit play, you have 48 hours to finish the film.
Reserve your screening code here.
Three Things You Can Do Today:
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Watch the Film: Knowledge is the first step toward conservation. Snag your code before they are gone!
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Spread the Word: Tell your neighbors why that “toonie-sized” bat in their boathouse is actually a lucky charm.
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Be a Kind Host: If a bat ends up in your cottage, don’t reach for the tennis racquet. Simply dim the lights, open a window or door, and let them find their way back to their nightly mission.
Join us this month and help ensure the “Invisible Mammals” of Georgian Bay have a visible future.