Joy O'Keefe
@joyofbats.bsky.social
* bat scientist, educator, mentor
* research areas are bat ecology, often in managed forests, making better artificial roosts, & sometimes diets & health
* passionate about teaching & outreach, human-wildlife coexistence, evidence-based science!
* research areas are bat ecology, often in managed forests, making better artificial roosts, & sometimes diets & health
* passionate about teaching & outreach, human-wildlife coexistence, evidence-based science!
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Joy O'Keefe
@joyofbats.bsky.social
· Mar 1
Get more from Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center on Patreon
creating bat friendly country
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If you're an American ecologist like me, you may be wondering how to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people today. I urge you to support the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center. They do great work studying and rescuing bats in the war zone! patreon.com/batsukraine?...
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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS—The Virginia Theater—Fri., November 14. thevirginia.showare.com/eventperform...
INDIANPOLI,S INDIANA—Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center—Sat., November 15 www.ticketmaster.com/event/050062...
INDIANPOLI,S INDIANA—Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center—Sat., November 15 www.ticketmaster.com/event/050062...
www.ticketmaster.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS—The Virginia Theater—Fri., November 14. thevirginia.showare.com/eventperform...
INDIANPOLI,S INDIANA—Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center—Sat., November 15 www.ticketmaster.com/event/050062...
INDIANPOLI,S INDIANA—Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center—Sat., November 15 www.ticketmaster.com/event/050062...
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WCIA: U of I food assistance program hosting holiday food drive
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.-- The University of Illinois Extension's SNAP-Ed program is hosting a food drive that aims to help feed families and people in need in Champaign County ahead of the holidays. Program staff will...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.-- The University of Illinois Extension's SNAP-Ed program is hosting a food drive that aims to help feed families and people in need in Champaign County ahead of the holidays. Program staff will...
www.wcia.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
WCIA: U of I food assistance program hosting holiday food drive
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.-- The University of Illinois Extension's SNAP-Ed program is hosting a food drive that aims to help feed families and people in need in Champaign County ahead of the holidays. Program staff will...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.-- The University of Illinois Extension's SNAP-Ed program is hosting a food drive that aims to help feed families and people in need in Champaign County ahead of the holidays. Program staff will...
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SMILE POLITELY: Here’s how we can help feed our neighbors
A few weeks ago, thousands of people gathered in Downtown Urbana for the second No Kings protest, a microcosm of the millions who gathered worldwide for similar marches and rallies to express their contempt for ...
A few weeks ago, thousands of people gathered in Downtown Urbana for the second No Kings protest, a microcosm of the millions who gathered worldwide for similar marches and rallies to express their contempt for ...
Here's how we can help feed our neighbors - Opinion
A few weeks ago, thousands of people gathered in Downtown Urbana for the second No Kings protest, a microcosm of the millions who gathered worldwide for similar marches and rallies to express their contempt for ...
www.smilepolitely.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
SMILE POLITELY: Here’s how we can help feed our neighbors
A few weeks ago, thousands of people gathered in Downtown Urbana for the second No Kings protest, a microcosm of the millions who gathered worldwide for similar marches and rallies to express their contempt for ...
A few weeks ago, thousands of people gathered in Downtown Urbana for the second No Kings protest, a microcosm of the millions who gathered worldwide for similar marches and rallies to express their contempt for ...
Worth a read. Not surprising Trump got fleeced by Xi.
It's been a few days since Trump announced his "deal" with Xi. It's now clear that Trump got fleeced. America gave up lots and got nothing.
It's a story you should know bc few things matter more than the U.S.-China relationship.
1/ So here's a🧵
It's a story you should know bc few things matter more than the U.S.-China relationship.
1/ So here's a🧵
November 4, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Worth a read. Not surprising Trump got fleeced by Xi.
I've taken to writing my southern Illinois Republican representative back when he sends his "Bost Bulletin" to share my thoughts. Wonder how many times I can do that before his staff takes me off the list.
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I've taken to writing my southern Illinois Republican representative back when he sends his "Bost Bulletin" to share my thoughts. Wonder how many times I can do that before his staff takes me off the list.
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FACTS about SNAP:
-35% to white people (largest share)
-90% to people born in 🇺🇸
-86% to households with kids
-70% work full time but aren’t paid a living wage (aka corporate welfare)
-35% to white people (largest share)
-90% to people born in 🇺🇸
-86% to households with kids
-70% work full time but aren’t paid a living wage (aka corporate welfare)
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
FACTS about SNAP:
-35% to white people (largest share)
-90% to people born in 🇺🇸
-86% to households with kids
-70% work full time but aren’t paid a living wage (aka corporate welfare)
-35% to white people (largest share)
-90% to people born in 🇺🇸
-86% to households with kids
-70% work full time but aren’t paid a living wage (aka corporate welfare)
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California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
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Swamp lights and bat sight | Science Sessions | PNAS www.pnas.org/post/podcast...
Swamp lights and bat sight
In time for Halloween, researchers explore two spooky mysteries: the source of will-o’-the-wisps and how bats integrate vision with echolocation.
www.pnas.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Swamp lights and bat sight | Science Sessions | PNAS www.pnas.org/post/podcast...
You should definitely be watching #Josh Johnson. He almost sounds angry here. youtu.be/zwO3CKa6RuY?...
Tech Titans. Tiny Thinking. Will AI Save or Sink Us?
YouTube video by Josh Johnson
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
You should definitely be watching #Josh Johnson. He almost sounds angry here. youtu.be/zwO3CKa6RuY?...
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WCIA: Illinois opens state-based insurance marketplace 'Get Covered Illinois'
ILLINOIS-- Illinoisans with subsidized insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act will soon see a big increase in premiums. But new resources from a state-based marketplace could help people...
ILLINOIS-- Illinoisans with subsidized insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act will soon see a big increase in premiums. But new resources from a state-based marketplace could help people...
www.wcia.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
WCIA: Illinois opens state-based insurance marketplace 'Get Covered Illinois'
ILLINOIS-- Illinoisans with subsidized insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act will soon see a big increase in premiums. But new resources from a state-based marketplace could help people...
ILLINOIS-- Illinoisans with subsidized insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act will soon see a big increase in premiums. But new resources from a state-based marketplace could help people...
I was curious about how Gemini would answer this question: "Hey Gemini, what do we do about the fascists taking over the country and doing all sorts of illegal shit?" A 🧵
October 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I was curious about how Gemini would answer this question: "Hey Gemini, what do we do about the fascists taking over the country and doing all sorts of illegal shit?" A 🧵
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What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts:
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
October 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts:
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
They are here to troll us. Blocked all accounts in their feed.
October 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
They are here to troll us. Blocked all accounts in their feed.
Really intended to photograph the red sycamore leaf in the bottom of this pool but I was surprised by what I captured instead.
October 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Really intended to photograph the red sycamore leaf in the bottom of this pool but I was surprised by what I captured instead.
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According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
Southbound train stopped for a car stuck on the tracks. Nice to know they can detect these. It's already been 30 minutes so I guess tow trucks are scarce in southern IL.
September 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Southbound train stopped for a car stuck on the tracks. Nice to know they can detect these. It's already been 30 minutes so I guess tow trucks are scarce in southern IL.
Release the Epstein Files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #TrumpIsACriminal
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #TrumpIsACriminal
September 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
I love Urbana, IL. Night Markets in September have a cool vibe. Wish we could go longer but the nights are getting colder. The band is local "Mango Pods". The dancing girl cracked me up. She stayed right in front, making her own time.
September 26, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I love Urbana, IL. Night Markets in September have a cool vibe. Wish we could go longer but the nights are getting colder. The band is local "Mango Pods". The dancing girl cracked me up. She stayed right in front, making her own time.
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The Bat (1926) was believed to be lost for decades until a print was found in the 1980s
September 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The Bat (1926) was believed to be lost for decades until a print was found in the 1980s
I really enjoyed Jon Stewart's satirical take on Jimmy Kimmel but this from John Oliver is both funny AND wise. You don't want to miss it. youtu.be/ohPToBog_-g?...
Jimmy Kimmel & the FCC: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I really enjoyed Jon Stewart's satirical take on Jimmy Kimmel but this from John Oliver is both funny AND wise. You don't want to miss it. youtu.be/ohPToBog_-g?...
