Lissa Martinez (Jun 25 2012)

I love this idea, it is unique and authentic use of that huge open space in the flood plain. There are already bats roosting at North Star Mall garage (south garage) and I've seen them spiral up toward the sky in the evening, it is quite unexpected to see that in the city. We just watched for about 20 minutes, rather than drive off, as we had planned. So, yes, I think city dwellers would show up for this free show, and bring their kids. There are still natural caves in the olmos basin bluffs and there ought to be bats there. And there are plenty of bugs to eat in the surrounding flood plains areas and the upstream and downstream neighborhoods Bat season is NOW, so it's too late to make this work for this year, but Bat Conservations International would appreciate this, I bet. My only concern is the pesticides in use at the adjacent golf course. But if we could work that out, bring on the mosquito eaters!

Patty (Jul 17 2012)

I like the idea. The bats would eat a lot of mosquitos, which would make this a more fun place to be!

Amy Price (Jul 24 2012)

This is a MARVELOUS idea that would be good for the environment with a nod to history! Bat Conservation International (a Texas-based nonprofit) is always happy to see local interest and investment in bat conservation. We can go on for days about the benefits of bats to a community--from reduced insect pests to eco-tourism, and local farmers and gardeners will really benefit! It is also great for children (of all ages) to have focal point for urban wildlife viewing. We share the planet with a lot of species!