Description
Bats have a spooky reputation they don't deserve, and this program is here to set the record straight! As dusk falls over Ipswich River's fields and forest, you'll walk the sanctuary trails searching the evening sky for bats while learning about their behaviors, habitats, and the surprising ways they support the ecosystems around us.
Learn how to 'see with sound' with the Wildlife Acoustics Echo Meter, a special device that picks up and records the ultrasonic calls bats make while hunting—sounds our ears can't detect on their own. At the end of the evening, every participant receives an electronic copy of the night's recording, so you can relive the bat adventure and identify who was flying overhead.
When
- Sat, Aug 08, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Who
Families - children 5 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members $18
- Adult Nonmembers $22
- Child Members $18
- Child Nonmembers $22
Where
Location: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-887-9264 [email protected]
Instructors
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Daniel Holbrook - Teacher Naturalist
Instructions
Meet at the Nature Classroom. Bring a water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Bug repellent is encouraged. Most terrain is flat; some tree roots, rocks, and puddles may be present.