Massachusetts Life Scout to construct bat boxes to help endangered bat species

Although Massachusetts Bat Week has passed, Life Scout Nicholas Cieri of Stoneham Troop 513 is doing his part to boost local bat survival in the Middlesex Fells Reservation.

Nicholas launched a GoFundMe fundraiser for his Eagle project in which he will be constructing 6 bat boxes. He wrote, “These bat boxes will provide an alternative roosting habitat for little brown bats, which are currently an endangered species in Massachusetts due to White-nose Syndrome.”

Per the GoFundMe, the bat boxes will be located at the Botume House Visitor Center and around the Sheepfold Dog Park. Noah hopes to raise $800 for his project.

Troop 513 can be reached here: jack@troop513stoneham.org and (617) 957-4094.

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife photo.