Bat House Building "Pop-Up" Workshop (1 p.m. session)
- ALL AGES
In partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and The Nature Conservancy, participants will build bat shelters.
Date and time
Location
Tennessee Agricultural Museum
404 Hogan Road Nashville, TN 37220About this event
- Free venue parking
*NOTE: The afternoon session is from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Tennessee Agricultural Museum is partnering with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and The Nature Conservancy for this FREE "pop-up" workshop style event held on June 25, 2025 at the Ellington Agricultural Center.
During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn from guest speaker, and Tennessee Nature Conservancy's bat expert, Cory Holliday, about the importance of bat shelters, how to build a bat house, and where to install them outdoors to help bats survive and thrive in Tennessee. All building materials will be provided courtesy of The Nature Conservancy.
One reservation for this free program = admission for 1 adult +1 child. This program is best suited for ages 7+ (adult supervision is required). One bat house per reservation/family. Please contact tennessee.agricultural.museum@tn.gov with any questions regarding bringing multiple children.
Space is limited and reservations are required. If reservations are full, please consider the morning workshop at 10 a.m. or please join our waiting list in the event that space becomes available.
Cancellations: If you make a reservation and will be unable to attend, we kindly ask that you please notify us within 24-48 hours of the event to allow those on our waiting list to have the opportunity to attend. Please email tennessee.agricultural.museum@tn.gov to confirm cancellation or use the Eventbrite link.
The Tennessee Agricultural Museum reserves the right to cancel the event at any time for any reason.
Frequently asked questions
The museum is located on the beautiful Ellington Agricultural Center campus at the top of the hill. The building has a green roof and a large parking lot in front. The address is: 404 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220.
Great question! No, you do not need to make a reservation for a child (or other family member) who will not be participating in the craft. We do have a children's exhibit and play area for the younger children to enjoy (with parental supervision).
If you need to cancel your reservation, please e-mail us at Tennessee.Agricultural.Museum@tn.gov. Please give at least a 48-hour notice if possible so we have ample time to reach out to those on the waiting list and fill the reservation.
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