(Bergen County, NJ) – It’s Baaaaaaack! Beginning Friday, September 23rd, the three-day event returns to NJ! BATSTOCK, once again will be featuring an all-ages live music club event, artisan bat works and wildlife merchandise from NJBATMAN NJ, live-bat presentations, outdoor bat walks and programs- All hosted by New Jersey’s “Bat-Man”, bat specialist, Joseph D’Angeli.
"BATSTOCK" is NJ's 3-day answer to “International Bat Night” —a global event highlighting these fascinating animals celebrated world-wide in August.
"BATSTOCK" is the brainchild of D'Angeli, Director of The Wildlife Conservation Center, an educational wildlife organization dedicated to bat conservation.
“BATSTOCK” was the first ever bat festival to be held in New Jersey back in 2011 and it couldn’t be at a better time to resume,” said D’Angeli.
In autumn of 2010, the United Nations declared 2011-2012 as INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE BAT. The aim of Year of the Bat is to raise global awareness about bats, bat conservation and the unique role bats play in our environment. D’Angeli, partnered with Bat Conservation International (BCI) in Austin, Texas, EuroBats of Germany, UNEP Convention of Migratory Species (CMS), All have planned events in celebration of these incredibly important flying mammals.
“For centuries, negative myths and misinformation have generated needless fear and have threatened bats and their habitats. BATSTOCK will help educate people around the world about the benefits of bats.
And knowledge is the key.”
Since 2006, nearly 7 million of hibernating bats have died from a disease known as White-nose Syndrome (WNS)- named for a cold-loving white fungus typically found on the faces and wings of infected bats. WNS causes bats to awaken during hibernation and use up the stored fat reserves that are needed to get them through the winter. Infected bats often emerge too soon from hibernation and are seen flying around midwinter. The bats usually freeze or starve to death. Proceeds collected from the events will go to White Nose Syndrome research, and to The Wildlife Conservation Center’s ongoing bat conservation and education efforts.
BATSTOCK 2022 Events Include:
NIGHT #1 Friday, September 23rd 6:30PM- Outdoor bat walk and bat program!
Led by NJ’s “Bat-Man” Joe D’Angeli, learn why these fascinating nocturnal mammals are being protected worldwide due to their environmental importance. Find out why bat numbers are in critical decline nationally due to the dreaded WHITE NOSE SYNDROME, persecution and habitat loss, and learn what we can do to help. Join us outside for a nighttime walk to watch NJ bats dine on up to 1,000 mosquitos EACH per hour! Learn about bat houses and how to have your own natural pest controllers in your back yard. (201) 257-2231 or BATSTOCK.ORG for more info.
DAY #2 SATURDAY, SEPT. 24th TBA
BATSTOCK DAY/NIGHT #3
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th
BATTY CLUB NIGHT! ALL AGES!!
4:00PM -10:00PM
Debonair Music Hall. Teaneck, NJ.
An all ages concert event filled with great bands, musicians as well as DJ’s, Artists & vendors with batty merchandise and bat/wildlife artwork from special need youngsters, “MarbleJam Kids”.
Musical artists include:
-Local amazing young artists THIS ISLAND EARTH featuring Jason Colombini!
-NEW FOR 2022, MOTORPLASMA- Loud, hard, fast Rock N Roll dedicated with love to the memories of Lemmy Kilmister and Wendy O. Williams. The best of MOTORHEAD and The PLASMATICS featuring Carnivore AD Frontman and BATSTOCK veteran Baron Misuraca!
1st Time at BATSTOCK, “ZESTY!” dong the best of SOCIAL DISTORTION and more!
-Back by popular demand, THE UNDEAD- Featuring former MISFITS guitarist Bobby Steele!
**And joining us again for BATSTOCK 2022, one of our favorite musical guests
OURS
$15 General Admission / $20 Reserved Seating / $5 more at the door.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from DEBONAIRMUSICHALL.COM
Please call (201) 257-2231 for tickets and more info.
