Introduction to Bats - Windsor Great Park, Wednesday 7 May

Bechstein's bat

Bechstein's bat

Introduction to Bats - Windsor Great Park, Wednesday 7 May

Location:
Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre, The Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2BY (access is via Forest Gate off the A332 between Windsor and Ascot)
Book
Join us at The Environmental Centre, Windsor Great Park for a classroom based bat workshop followed by a guided walk with bat detectors.

Event details

Meeting point

The Environmental Centre

Date

Time
7:30pm - 10:00pm
A static map of Introduction to Bats - Windsor Great Park, Wednesday 7 May

About the event

Ever wanted to learn more about the creatures of the night? 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. It comprises of an hour of classroom based learning before a guided evening bat walk around a private area of the ancient woodlands of Windsor Great Park. Bat Detectors will be provided so all you need to do is come suitably dressed for the evenings weather with sturdy walking shoes and 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:

  • What is a bat?
  • 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

Directions and map can be found here. Please read and follow the directions carefully.

This session is for adults but older teenage children are welcome if accompanied by an adult

 

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Booking

Phone number

07714204661

Price

Admission is £27.50 plus booking fee. Includes use of equipment and refreshments.

No refunds. Due to external providers, transfers will be considered up to two weeks before the event.

Additional booking information

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

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted

No dogs

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Mobility

Please contact the event organiser if you have limited mobility. 

This event includes a walk of approx 2k

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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

Contact us

Caroline Everett
Contact number: 07714 204661