These events may not necessarily be public events and may well be arranged by organisations
other than Warwickshire Bat Group, in which case you should contact the organisation listed
for further details.
Join us on a bat walk round the grounds at Charterhouse for City Nature Challenge.
Evening Bat Walk and talk with the Sherbourne Valley Project as part of the City Nature Challenge. We will use the iNaturalist app to record as many wildlife species as possible to put Coventry on the map for the international City Nature Challenge.
Organised by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and and lead by Helen Barboutis, Cultural Heritage Officer (contact details 07594 295118. Email helen.barboutis@wkwt.org.uk)
Booking essential on Eventbrite.
As a warning its early in the season so we may only see a few bats as they dont come out until its a little warmer.
We will bring some bat detectors for people to borrow . Please bring a torch
This event is connected to the Torchlight Pond Dipping at Charterhouse for City Nature Challenge which is taking place an hour Earlier . To join the Pond Dipping you need to book your ticket separately here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/torchlight-pond-dipping-at-charterhouse-for-city-nature-challenge-tickets-1289910520089
You don't need to have any experience to take part, although we are also hosting training sessions in the weeks prior so you can make yourself comfortable. You don't need to worry about knowing how to identify many species, we will have people on hand to help, and simply uploading a picture will still help us in the challenge! Downloading the iNaturalist app in advance is recommended to reduce your data usage.
We will have a gazebo located between the pond and the bridge going over the River Sherbourne, which will serve as a meeting hub for people joining us to participate.
To download the iNaturalist app, visit: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/mobile_apps_nz
For more information about City Nature Challenge, visit: https://inaturalist.nz/projects/city-nature-challenge-2025-warwickshire-coventry-and-solihull
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Friday, 25 April 2025 20:00
- 21:00
Join Warwickshire for a unique evening to discover more about these amazing creatures and the wonderful reserve!
Learn lots of interesting facts about bats and use a bat detector on a short walk around the reserve to hear their ultrasonic calls and spot them flying around.
Suitable for children aged (4+) . Please note children need to be accompanied by an adult and dogs are not permitted at this event.
Places are limited so book online now, to avoid disappointment! All attendees require a ticket.
If you have any problems booking online please call: 02476 302912. For other enquiries about this event contact: education@wkwt.org.uk
Organised by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
Book online
Price £7.00 per person.
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Friday, 2 May 2025 19:30
- 21:00
Organised by Friends Of Lake View Park
Join the Friends Of Lake View Park for an evening bat walk led by Warwickshire Bat Group. A short introductory talk, learn to use a bat detector then use one on a walk round the park looking for bats. Meet in the park on the corner of Four Pounds Avenue and Lake View Road.
See the event on Facebook to register your interest.
Toilets: There are none on site - nearest are Morrisons Supermarket on Holyhead Rd
Parking / Drop Off / Meeting Point:
There is free parking on nearby roads.
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Thursday, 8 May 2025 20:45
- 22:15
Take a walk on the wild side as we go on the search for the bats who make their home in the grounds of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and uncover the secrets of creating a bat-friendly environment.
Join your guide from Warwickshire Bat Group as they take you on a journey into the darkness and illuminate the fascinating world of bats, dispelling the myths and highlighting the important contributions they bring to a habitat.
You’ll also discover the work that has gone into ensuring that the grounds of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage are able to support a thriving bat population, alongside the wider biodiversity efforts that are underway as part of our Sustainable Shakespeare initiative.
Guests are recommended to wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear as most of the tour will take place outside.
Organised by The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Tickets are £10 per person.
Booking essential - click here to book
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Friday, 23 May 2025 21:00
- 22:30
Bat Walk
- Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
Bat Walk organised by the Friends of Abbey Fields and led by Jon Russ from Warwickshire Bat Group.
For further information see the Friends of Abbey Fields event page or contact events@friendsofabbeyfields.org.uk. Please do not contact the bat group.
Everyone welcome – meet in St Nicholas Car Park, Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
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Wednesday, 16 July 2025 21:15
- 22:45