St. Teresa of Avila School
Students at St. Teresa School had a bat-tastic experience when educators from the Cibola National Forest Service visited to teach us all about these fascinating nocturnal creatures! Through hands-on activities and small group discussions, students discovered just how important bats are to our environment.
Did you know that a single bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour? Or that some bats pollinate fruits like bananas and agave (which is used to make chocolate and tequila)? Our students were amazed to learn that New Mexico is home to over 20 species of bats, many of which help control insect populations and support healthy ecosystems.
The Forest Service team also shared exciting opportunities to see bats in our local area at certain times of the year. Students learned about the best places to observe bats emerging at dusk and how they can help protect bat habitats.
This interactive lesson not only deepened our students’ appreciation for wildlife but also inspired curiosity about conservation and the natural world around them. A big thank you to the Cibola National Forest Service for bringing this fang-tastic experience to our school!
