Meet a Bat Night – 3 March 2018

by Harry Leung

Get to meet flying-foxes up close in a safe environment and learn much more about them!

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What’s happening:
  • Close (but safe) encounter with live bats
  • Kid’s craft activities
  • Your bat questions answered, along with displays and presentation
  • Light refreshments provided
  • Shortly after sunset, watch the spectacular fly-out as flying-foxes leave their roosting site to forage for the night
Date and time:

Saturday, 3 March 2018

6:30pm – 8:15pm

Location:

2nd Gordon Scout Hall, Rosedale Road, Gordon (opposite the Glenview Street / Rosedale Road intersection)

Children:

Suitable for children aged 5 and above but younger siblings also welcome – all children must be accompanied by a supervising adult

Cost:

FREE

Bookings:

The event is now fully booked, however, if you would like to join the waiting list, please e-mail web@sydneybats.org.au or call / text 0428 981 420.

ESSENTIAL as numbers are limited for safety reasons when watching the fly-out – email web@sydneybats.org.au with number of adults, children and ages of children, or call / text 0428 981 420 with these details

Transport / Parking:

2nd Gordon Scouts Hall is a 10-15 minute walk from Gordon Station, parking is also available in nearby and surrounding streets. If required, we can provide further information using the above contact details.

Wet weather:

Event will go ahead rain or shine as the location is indoors in 2nd Gordon Scouts Hall (if there is extreme weather, we may cancel watching the fly-out)

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