Discover the fascinating world right outside your backyard and how you can take an active part in understanding, caring for and studying your environment. Presenter: Justin Stevenson, Co-founder of Fightwns You don't have to climb a belfry to see the amazing bat species of New Mexico - just join us at this workshop! View incredible footage of native bat colonies and learn about their biology, behavior, conservation status and much more. Several local bat species will be on hand to help increase public awareness and understanding of the reality of bats versus the prevalent and often negative myths.

What do cider, wine, pickles, kraut, salami, beer, cheese, spirits, kombucha, kefir, sourdough, mead, hot sauce, sake, kimchi, koji, coffee, and chocolate share in common? Come find out at the fourth annual New Mexico Fermentation Festival slated for Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 .am. – 4:00 p.m. at the Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Learn more about preserving fresh, local food at this all-day event that includes hands-on workshops, lectures, and tutorials. The Festival’s programming demonstrates how the fermentation process preserves foods and creates enzymes and probiotics that are beneficial to consumers. Visit www.ediblenm.com for more information and tickets. Organized by edible New Mexico, proceeds benefit the Hubbell House Alliance and the BernCo Quality of Life Fund.

Join us for pickleball Mondays through Saturdays at Los Vecinos Community Center!