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Friday, July 24

Tracking Bats in Flight

Description

There's so much more to bats than their spooky reputation! Walk through Drumlin Farm's fields and forests at dusk, scanning the sky for bats as they swoop and dive in pursuit of their evening meal.

Using Wildlife Acoustics' Echo Meter technology, we'll pick up the ultrasonic calls beyond our hearing range that bats use to navigate and hunt. Learn about bat behavior, habitat, and life cycles, and at the end of the program, receive an electronic copy of the audio recording so you can relive your bat adventure at home.

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When
  • Fri, Jul 24, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Who

Families - children 5 - 12 years

Cost
  • Adult Members $18
  • Adult Nonmembers $22
  • Child Members $18
  • Child Nonmembers $22

Instructors

  • Mass Audubon Field Teachers

Instructions

Meet at the Nature Center. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and bug spray. A flashlight with a red-light setting is welcome but not required. Expect to walk along paved paths as well as dirt and wooded paths.