Backyard Bat House Workshop & Hike

Bats play a critical role in keeping mosquito populations down and pollinating plants — but they’re rapidly losing safe spaces to live. Join us at the Ozanne Outpost at Hawthorn Hollow in Somers, WI, and help give our winged neighbors a place to call home!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll build a cedar bat house to hang in your own yard, garden, or greenspace. Choose from two project styles:

Ready-to-Assemble Kit: Adaptable for use with hand tools, cordless power tools, or pneumatic tools based on participant accessibility. Perfect for young builders who want to hammer and nail — or teens and adults looking to jump right in!

Build from Scratch: A more immersive woodworking experience using shop tools and guided instruction.

Whether you’re a family, a group of friends, or just someone who wants to support local wildlife, this class offers the perfect balance of learning and doing. All skill levels welcome!

Class Times:

Wednesday, September 24 at 9:30 AM

Saturday, September 27 at 9:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 5:30 PM

🌙 Special Bonus: Saturday Night Bat Hike

Stick around after the final session on Saturday — we’ll be leading a twilight bat hike starting at 7:30 PM! Explore the natural habitat of our nocturnal friends and learn more about why these pollinators and pest-controllers are so important to our ecosystem.

Hosted by Overocker Woodworking at the Ozanne Outpost of Hawthorn Hollow.