The “Bat Trail” was officially opened today with a short ceremony. It is located in the “Kyoskovete” forest park in Shumen and along it you can find images of different types of bats, as well as their food. The idea and implementation is the work of the Rotary Club – Shumen with the assistance of the “Shumen Plateau” Nature Reserve. The trail was presented to members of the Rotary Clubs from Shumen, Svishtov, Targovishte and Razgrad. “With the creation of this trail, outdoor activities with children and lessons that are held on the Shumen Plateau on the principle of forest pedagogy will be enriched,” noted the head of the Shumen club, Maria Kaschieva. She added that children need more knowledge about nature and its wild inhabitants so that they are not afraid of them and protect them.
Work on the creation of the trail began at the end of last year. The terrain was cleared of unwanted vegetation, images of bats were placed, as well as a model of a bat house. The Rotary Club of Shumen is also the patron of the “Magic of the Forest” route, which passes near the highest point of the plateau – Tarnov Tabia. A sign made by the club indicates the exact location.
The management of the Shumen Plateau Nature Reserve expressed its gratitude for the volunteer effort. In a special letter, it is noted that the efforts made benefit the entire society and are an example for all Shumen residents.