EVENTS
See a list of upcoming events across the NABat network. Don't see your event and want it added? Email aschuhmann@usgs.gov to share details
Northeast Bat Working Group Annual Meeting
Saratoga Springs, New York
January 14-16, 2026
The Northeast Bat Working Group (NEBWG) is comprised of agencies, organizations, industry, and individuals interested in bat research, management, and conservation located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Virginia areas. This winter meeting provides a forum for participants to present results from previous studies, provide updates on long-term projects, and plan future multi-state/multi-organization endeavors. State representatives provide summaries of their state's bat related activities, while federal representatives provide updates on national scale policy and protection efforts.
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Learn more at: https://nebwg2020.regfox.com/2026-northeast-bat-working-group-meeting
Southeastern Bat Diversity Network Annual Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana
March 11-13, 2026
The 31st Meeting of the Southeastern Bat Diversity Network & 36th Colloquium on the Conservation of Mammals will take place at the Royal Senesta in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Learn more at: https://sbdn.org/
North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference and National Military Fish and Wildlife Association Meeting
Columbus, Ohio
March 29 - April 3, 2026
The 91st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference and the 43rd Annual National Military Fish and Wildlife Association Meeting will be held jointly at the Hilton in downtown Columbus, Ohio. ​
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Learn more at:
https://wildlifemanagement.institute/conference/2026 & https://www.nmfwa.org/2026-meeting
Midwest Bat Working Group Annual Meeting
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 15-16, 2026
The Midwest Bat Working Group (MWBWG) is proud to host our 18th annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 15-16, 2026. The annual meeting provides a venue for participants to present results from studies, provide updates on long-term research projects, and plan future multi-state collaborative endeavors, all on local, regional, and national scales. This meeting is highly valuable to biologists looking to collaborate on research and management of bats, as well as to professionals who promote conservation by enhancing public understanding of bats.​
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State of the Science on Offshore Energy, Wildlife, and Fisheries
Stony Brook University, Long Island, New York
June 8th-11th, 2026
The State of the Science workshop Building on a strong foundation: deepening knowledge and finding collaborative solutions is hosted by the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) on behalf of the Offshore Wind Environmental Technical Working Group and the Fisheries Technical Working Group. ​
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