Jun 16, 2014 Indiana State student Zachary Nickerson holds a bat while doing research in the field.

As spring turns to summer, many of us enjoy the longer days by lingering on our back porches or sitting by the pool.

It's the latter on which researchers at the Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation at Indiana State University are focusing. They would like the public's help in understanding how bats use swimming pools.

A nationwide survey is now available online, so if you own, use or manage a swimming pool, you can provide valuable information. Even if you have never seen a bat near your pool, that's important, researchers say.

Anecdotal reports suggest bats use swimming pools for drinking, perhaps especially in areas where natural water sources are scarce, said student researcher Zachary Nickerson, a junior from Columbus, Ind.

"Bats drink water in-flight, so they come down, take a drink and fly out all in one motion. They can't land and drink and take off again. So if there's an obstruction in the way or the pool is too small or something goes wrong, they can get trapped in the pool and die," Nickerson said.

To participate in the voluntary survey, go to batsandpools.wordpress.com .

This is the second year for the research project, which started after Joy O'Keefe, assistant professor of biology at Indiana State and director of the Bat Center, started hearing reports about dead bats being found in swimming pools. O'Keefe confirmed these anecdotes with a colleague in Texas and decided research was needed to determine if the phenomena was widespread.

Last year, 78 percent of the nearly 400 respondents reported seeing bats near their pools; 13 percent reported drowned bats.

"We're definitely finding what we were expecting to find," said Nickerson, who is double majoring in biology and chemistry. "With 300-plus (respondents), we got good data and good spatial distribution, but we need more to make the conclusions concrete."

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 13, 2014

TimberTown Austin is excited to announce that theyll be hosting their next learning luncheon with partner Fortress Railing Products on Friday, June 20th. During the event local builders and contractors will get the opportunity to take part in a presentation lead by Bobby Parks, the owner of Peachtree Decks and Porches of Atlanta, Georgia.

The Creating Separation presentation will focus on how builders can differentiate themselves from their competition to become one of the top contractors in their market. Mr. Parks will share his thoughts and experience on how a company philosophy, marketing, messaging and imagery can be combined with an affective sales approach to increase market share.

The learning luncheon will take place at TimberTown Austins Pflugerville location from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 20th. Because they will be serving complimentary food and drinks during the event, TimberTown Austin is requesting that all attendees RSVP in advance. To RSVP for the event, please contact the team by June 18th at sales(at)timbertownusa(dot)com or by calling 512-528-8112.

About Bobby Parks During his 25-year career in the decking, porch and remodeling industries, Bobby Parks has attained many accolades and recognitions. His work has been featured in national publications, he's been invited to serve on numerous industry advisory committees and he has traveled all over the world to share his insights on construction and company operations.

In 2007, Mr. Parks founded his award winning company Peachtree Decks and Porches of Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Parks has gained a sizeable customer base by offering a 5-year structural warranty on all his work, utilizing top-of-the-line products like Fortress Railing Products as their standard option and designing unique outdoor structures that blend architecturally with the rest of the property.

To learn more about the rail systems offered by TimberTown Austin or any of their other products, please visit: http://www.timbertownaustin.com.

About TimberTown Austin The experts behind TimberTown Austin have over 50 years of experience in supplying outdoor lumber for a wide variety of projects. Serving the Austin and the surrounding areas, TimberTown Austin has built a solid reputation as a reliable resource for softwood and hardwood lumber, composite decking, hardware deck accessories and more.

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Six porches inFaubourg St. John will be open for visitors this Saturday, June 14, 4-7 p.m., with hor d'oeuvres and drinks by local restaurants and music by the James Andrews Trio. The Porch Crawl is sponsored by the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, and proceeds will go toward buying swings for Desmare playground. The crawl kicks off at Kennedy Park, 3100 block of Ursulines St. Tickets: $40 at Terranova's Superette, 3308 Esplanade Ave., and Swirl Wines, 3143 Ponce de Leon St., fsjna.org.

Also this week:

Edible Plants of the Gulf South -- Friday, June 13, 6-8 p.m., Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Lane -- Charles Allen, senior botanist with Colorado State University, leads a presentation on edible and useful plants with tasting samples. Cost: $8 ($3 for Eat Local Challenge participants and Longue Vue members.) 504.296.9960.

'City Peek' Tour -- Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m., New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park -- The Friends of City Park hosts a behind-the-scenes, members-only tour of the botanical garden. To become a member: 504.483.9376.

Madisonville Art Market -- Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tchefuncte Riverfront, Madisonville -- Features painting, mixed media, photography, jewelry, wood carving, sculpture and stained glass by local artists. Madisonvilleartmarket.com, 985.643.5340.

Piety Street Market -- Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St. -- Features arts, crafts, vintage goods, refreshments and music by Dave Rebeck and John Rankin. 504.782.2569

Vertical Gardens -- Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m.-noon, Parkway Partners, 1137 Baronne St. -- Learn to build vertical gardens with Wil Crary of VertiFarms, Patrick Ellis of CRISP Farms and Marguerite Green of NOCCA. On sale in the Parkway Partners greenhouse will be vines and plants suitable for vertical and container gardening, fruit trees, vegetable and herb starts, flowering shrubs and bedding plants.

Weeding and gardening demo -- Tuesday, June 17, 9 a.m.-noon, Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, City Park -- The Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans and the New Orleans Louisiana Iris Society demonstrate weeding techniques and answer gardening questions. 504.658.4153 or 504.866.2381

Orchid society meeting -- Tuesday, June 17, 7 p.m., Garden Study Center, New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park (Enter through the rear gate) -- Larry Hennessey will give a slide presentation on the society's recent show. The Orchid Basics program begins at 7 p.m., followed by the general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Free. Neworleansorchidsociety.

Looking ahead Researching your New Orleans Property -- June 21, 10 a.m., Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. -- Architect Robert J. Cangelosi Jr., an adjunct lecturer at the Tulane University School of Architecture, will present an in-depth program on historic home research hosted by The Friends of the Cabildo. Cangelosi will outline how to research the history of your property, using primary sources. A concise architectural history will be included to help identify the style of your property. Admission: $30 ($20 for Friends of the Cabildo members). Space is limited. Reservations: 504.523.3939. ***** Have an item? To have your home or garden event listed, send a fact sheet at least two weeks before the event to insideout@nola.com or add it to the comments below.

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I might be kind of a nerd (OK, I know I'm kind of a nerd), but I really love Thursdays because that's the day my neighbourhood's community newspaper, the Herald, is delivered.

There are usually all sorts of neat little tidbits inside: notices for upcoming events, stories about area residents and the interesting things they do with their lives, Kathryne Grisim's restaurant reviews and even the odd advertisement catches my eye.

One of the paper's regular columns is called Community Correspondent, where residents share short essays on whatever topic is on their mind. Sometimes (but not always) it seems to be written by an older person, bemoaning the current state of the city or the world. Most of the time, I kind of agree with them. I guess I'm an old soul. Or a curmudgeon. Or both.

A column late last month was headlined What happened to the screened veranda? In it, Transcona resident Ron Buffie mentions some of the city's newer houses "have that old-timey look with verandas across the front," but wonders why none of them is screened. Buffie's article is charming and funny and makes some very good points.

Well, Ron, we have a screened veranda (we call it the porch), and we adore it. I agree with you in wondering "why more houses are not being built with verandas, screened verandas. It seems like such a sensible and inexpensive method of helping to enjoy our summers."

Enjoyment is the key word here. Call me crazy, but I have never been a particularly big fan of mosquitoes (and unfortunately, they have an absurdly strong affinity for me). I used to love the intense Winnipeg summer sunshine, but something in me shifted when I had my first baby, and now I am a shade-seeker. Our shady, screened front porch is our haven from the sun and the bugs, and since the weather has finally warmed up, we've been enjoying it at all hours of the day.

Our son begs to eat breakfast outside almost every morning, and it's a pleasure to breathe in the fresh morning air, watching folks stream up and down the street on their way to work or school. During the scorching afternoons, we'll drag the Exersaucer onto the porch, plunk our daughter in it and enjoy popping in and out of the porch as we blow bubbles in the front yard, putter in the garden or chat with neighbours.

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For many Michiganders, summer and beer go hand-in-hand. Drive through Mitten towns on any given summer weekend, and youll likely spot folks sitting on their front porches, sipping on the cool, flavorful drink.

Michigan, of course, has endless top-notch choices when it comes to craft beers and Michigan-made brews. In fact, our state is currently fifth in the U.S. in the number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, according to Pure Michigan.

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So, raise a pint and get to know a few great Michigan breweries and distilleries.

Where: Grand Rapids

About it: Since 1997, Founders Brewery has made a name for itself as the top beer stop in Grand Rapids. The Founders Family focuses on craft beers, and they have a simple philosophy: We dont brew beer for the masses. Instead, our beers are crafted for a chosen few, a small cadre of renegades and rebels who enjoy a beer that pushes the limits of what is commonly accepted as taste. In short, we make beer for people like us.

Online: http://www.foundersbrewing.com

Tweet em: @foundersbrewing

Friend em: http://www.facebook.com/foundersbrewing

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