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Bechstein's bat

Bechstein's bat

Bats for beginners Talk and Night Walk - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Wednesday 15 May

Location:
Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre, Cherry Garden Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3LJ
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Bats are fascinating creatures and our local bat expert will give an informative insight into their world. This workshop is for adults.

Event details

Meeting point

Education Centre Garden

Date

Time
7:30pm - 9:30pm
A static map of Bats for beginners Talk and Night Walk - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Wednesday 15 May

About the event

Ever wanted to learn more about these amazing nocturnal creatures? Well now is your chance!

This course is aimed at beginners who are new to bats and would like to learn more about bat identification. The evening comprises of an hour's informative talk, leading on to an evening guided bat walk around our private pond garden,  woodland and meadow.   Specialist equipment instruction will be provided, so all you need to do is come suitably dressed for the evening's weather with sturdy walking shoes and ideally bring a torch. There will also be the opportunity to find out how to get more involved with bat conservation, both locally and nationally, if you wanted to.

Classroom:

  • Introduction to British bat species
  • Introduction to bat detectors
  • How to get involved with bat conservation - locally and nationally

Outdoor session:

  • Guided bat walk using bat detectors
  • Basic intro to local bats and tips on identification
  • Identifying a good bat walk route
  • Health and safety tips

This session is for adults only.

By booking this event you agree to the following Terms & Conditions: 

If you are ill please do not attend

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

 

Booking

Price

£25 including refreshments (plus a booking fee)

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Additional booking information

Please aim to arrive 15 mins before the event start time so that we can make a prompt start at 7.30pm.

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

please contact event organiser if you have an assistance dog.

Mobility

Please contact the event organiser if you have limited mobility. 

This event involves a walk of approx 1km

What to bring

Dress suitably for the evenings weather, wear sensible shoes for walking in woodland and bring a torch.

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Parking information

Lots of free parking
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking

Contact us

Berkshire Education
Contact email: berkshireeducation@bbowt.org.uk