September 19, 2026
Bat Appreciation Day
Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine
Location
115 Newgate Road
East Granby, CT 06026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This 10th annual free event is sponsored by the CT DEEP Wildlife Division and the Department of Economic and Community Development Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine.
Celebrate bat conservation at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, one of Connecticut’s most intriguing historical sites. Bat Appreciation Day is a free event that features bat activities for the whole family and includes exhibits, presentations, bat story time, historical tales, the unique opportunity to sneak a peek at the “bat cave”, bat crafts for kids, conservation partners, live bats, and more.
