Salisbury Bat Night

Join us to learn about and look for bats in Salisbury. We’ll meet outside Five Rivers Leisure Centre and start with a short introductory talk about bats. Then we’ll set off on a guided mini adventure around Avon Valley Nature Reserve, hearing and seeing bats (and more!) along the way. Everyone will get a chance to use one of our special bat detectors - a clever piece of kit which brings bats’ high-pitched calls down to a frequency we humans can hear.

"Thank you for a wonderful evening with the bat detectors! And a lovely mindfulness moment, when a bat swooped down just before the end of the quiet meditation."

Who is it for?

This event is suitable for anyone interested in wildlife and wellbeing who wants to spend time in nature with others, learning new things. We value diversity, and hope to create a community that reflects the breadth of people in our society. Please share any medical, mobility or other needs on booking, so we can plan activities that are suitable for all. 

Where?

We will meet at the bicycle park outside Fiver Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Rd, Salisbury SP1 3NR. The route will be roughly 1 mile on uneven ground. It may be muddy or wet underfoot.

What to bring

• Dress for the weather. We will be outside for the duration of the session. Please check the weather forecast and bring waterproofs and warm layers. If it has rained, sturdy walking boots or wellies will be best if you have them (or old trainers you don't mind getting muddy).
• You may want to bring a torch (although we’ll try and keep torches off as much as possible, to optimise our night vision and wildlife spotting potential!).
• Bring a bat detector if you have one
• Guide dogs are welcome but no other dogs please.

Cost 

• £10 - adult.
• £6 - child.
• Or by donation - pay what you feel.

This event is part of the Wild Salisbury project, which is supported by funding from Salisbury Transition City.

FAQs

Do we go ahead in the rain?

We believe in getting out whatever the weather! Please assume the session is going ahead unless you hear otherwise by email the day before. We may postpone if the weather forecast is really wet/stormy, but will go ahead in most weathers e.g. light rain, showers. Always check the weather forecast and dress for the weather.

What if I'm late?

Please aim to arrive ready to start at the start time. We'll start at the location below by sharing some bat facts before heading off on a mini adventure.

Anything else?

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We can chat and suggest solutions to help you attend, on a 1:1 basis. Contact Charley on 07519 464023 or wildlifeandwellbeing@gmail.com

We will meet at the bicycle park outside Fiver Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Rd, Salisbury SP1 3NR.