Events
The Bat Conservation Trust and local bat groups organising a range of events throughout the year, from conferences to bat walks and talks.
National Bat Conference
The Bat Conservation Trust's National Bat Conference is the biggest annual event in the bat calendar, attracting up to 400 delegates.
European Bat Weekend
European Bat Weekend is an annual celebration of bats, held on the last weekend of August each year. Visit our interactive map to find an event taking place in your area.
Bat Worker Forum
The Bat Workers Forum (BWF) is open to anyone interested in bats, regardless of experience or geographical location. This event succeeds the Bat Group Forum and reflects the broadening of this event to a wider audience in recent years. Please read the event terms of reference.
Upcoming Forums:
- 24th April 2010: Waterlow Park Centre, Camden, London 12.00-16.00
- 10th September 2010: Loughborough University 20.00 - 22.00 (TBC)
English Regional Conferences
Regional Bat Conferences in England are a relatively new feature on the BCT calender, borne out of the BCT Review. These biennial events are targeted in particular at local bat volunteers, BCT members and relevant wildlife charities and statutory bodies.
Upcoming conferences:
- South East Bat Conference: Woking, 27th November 2010
Find out what happened at past conferences:
Scottish Bat Conference
The Scottish Bat Conference is open to anyone with an interest in bats and in bat conservation. It provides an opportunity to update bat knowledge and practical skills and to meet other bat workers in Scotland.
Wales Bat Workers' Day
The Wales Bat Workers' Day is aimed at anyone with an interest in bats, and provides a good opportunity for meeting with others who are involved with bat work. Proceedings will be available here in due course.
Local Bat Groups
During the summer months, many local bat groups across the UK host bat walks in local parks and green spaces. Bat walks are a fantastic way to spend a summer evening, and an opportunity to learn more about bats. Local bat groups are made up of dedicated volunteers, so the availability and range of events will vary between groups.
Visit your local bat group page to find out more.
Count Bat Project
Working with local bat groups and other community organisations, the Count Bat project organises various events and training opportunities throughout the year. For more information, please visit the Count Bat events page.
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