Matthew Gerardi, senior at O’Dowd and 2018 graduate of Assumption, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 556. His project was making four bat boxes for the East Bay Regional Parks. These bat boxes are made using very specific specs with certain wood types and bat friendly stain, with internal chambers, ventilation holes and scratched areas for the bats to cling to. Each bat box can house up to 70 bats each! Bats are an important part of the eco system for control of mosquitos and other insects. Congratulations Matthew!