Adult Bats for Beginners Talk and Night Walk - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Wednesday 14 May

Bechstein's bat

Bechstein's bat

Adult Bats for Beginners Talk and Night Walk - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Wednesday 14 May

Location:
Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre, Cherry Garden Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3LJ
Book
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 Adult Bats for Beginners Talk and Night Walk - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Wednesday 14 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 about bat identification. The evening comprises of an hour's informative talk, leading on to an outdoor, guided bat walk around our private pond garden, woodland and part of the estate. 

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 for to and from the carpark. There will also be the opportunity to find out how to get more involved with bat conservation, both locally and nationally, if you are interested.

Classroom:

  • Introduction to British bat species and behaviour
  • 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

Will you help answer nature's SOS call by adding a £5 gift to this booking? You'll help BBOWT bring nature back across our three counties. Please select a donation ticket option if you wish to donate. You can find out more about our Nature Recovery Fund here.

Booking

Price

£25 (plus a booking fee) including hot drinks & biscuits

Additional booking information

Please aim to arrive 5-10 mins before the event start time if you wish to get a drink so that we can make a prompt start at 6.30pm

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

please contact event organiser if you have an assistance dog.

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Mobility

Please contact the event organiser if you have limited mobility. 

This event involves a slow walk of approx 1km on woodland/grass paths

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What to bring

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

Please feel free to bring your own bat detector if you have one.

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Parking information

Lots of free parking
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Bicycle parking

yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking

Contact us

Berkshire Education
Contact number: 01628 829574