Whether you are a bat-beginner or an expert you are sure to find an event to interest you in the listings below.
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Further information about the Bat Conservation Trust's Training Courses and Conferences & Symposia. You can also check out our e-learning platform here for more courses you can complete at any time.
Certificate of Bat Acoustics Analysis - online, available to start now
22nd March 2025
“Superb training, with really illuminating illustrations and everything explained in a clear and accessible way.” - Philip Briggs, Monitoring Manager, Bat Conservation Trust
22nd March 2025
A front row seat for the conference talks you couldn't attend More talks added during the year Introductory price £25 per year
Down on the regenerative farm!
23rd March 2025
Come and explore Old Parsonage Farm and find out how farmers Oli and Harriet are farming with nature in mind.
Getting 'Batty' at Battersea: An Evening Bat Adventure - Fully booked
2nd April 2025
Join us at dusk to discover the hidden world of nocturnal mammals! We will be discussing some of their mysterious behaviours and wonderful adaptations which have helped them become some of the most successful species around the globe. Learn how to use bat detectors to listen to their squeaky echolocation calls & how to identify different species common in the UK. We'll follow it up with a post-walk newsletter that will answer any burning questions you may have.
Landscaping for Nature and People
7th April 2025
BCT are excited to collaborate with the RHS at their flagship garden research centre at Wisley, on the Landscaping for Nature and People training course including time in the RHS' showcase wildlife garden. Join a cross sector of industry professionals involved in the design and build of landscapes in this fantastic setting, to share knowledge and ideas on creating multifunctional biodiverse places that connect people to nature. This course is for professionals working in this space, such as ecologists, architects, landscape architects and horticulturists, who want to have better conversations about achieving real wins for nature and people.
Getting 'Batty' at Battersea: An Evening Bat Adventure - Fully booked
9th April 2025
Join us at dusk to discover the hidden world of nocturnal mammals! We will be discussing some of their mysterious behaviours and wonderful adaptations which have helped them become some of the most successful species around the globe. Learn how to use bat detectors to listen to their squeaky echolocation calls & how to identify different species common in the UK. We'll follow it up with a post-walk newsletter that will answer any burning questions you may have.
10th April 2025
This course, led by Ella Gibbs, Senior Ecologist at Place Services, is for anybody who works with historic buildings to learn how avoid disturbing bats or damaging their habitats. You will learn why and how bats use buildings and the important contribution this makes to their life cycle; how and when to carry out a preliminary bat roost assessment of a building; when to seek expert advice and an inspection of Potential Roost Features (PRFs); and, the legal protections of bats and why survey licences are needed. Attendees will be taken on a tour of the medieval barns at Cressing Temple, during which they will make their own assessment of the buildings for bat potential. Specialist equipment, such as endoscopes and bat detectors, and specimens of bats (both dead and alive!) will be available to inspect, as well as weighted examples that can be handled to appreciate their size.
Landscape Photography with phone cameras - workshop
13th April 2025
Improve your landscape photography using your phone camera.
NBMP Level 1 Workshop (Online)
15th April 2025
Would you like to learn how to identify bats and take part in surveys for the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP)?
16th April 2025
Join us for the usual mix of chat, facts and informative guests.
20th April 2025
Spend a Sunday morning at Springwater Farm and find out how farmers Amelia and Jason are farming with nature in mind.
NBMP Beginner Level Workshop: Discover Your Local Bats (Online)
22nd April 2025
This free beginner's workshop invites you to explore the wonderful world of bats! It covers which bats are in the UK, how they are surveyed, and how you can find these amazing animals in your local area. It will show you how to carry out your first bat count and ways in which you can continue to develop your skills. You will be introduced to the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP), and discover how to take part in the NBMP Sunset Survey.
Getting 'Batty' at Battersea: An Evening Bat Adventure
23rd April 2025
Join us at dusk to discover the hidden world of nocturnal mammals! We will be discussing some of their mysterious behaviours and wonderful adaptations which have helped them become some of the most successful species around the globe. Learn how to use bat detectors to listen to their squeaky echolocation calls & how to identify different species common in the UK. We'll follow it up with a post-walk newsletter that will answer any burning questions you may have.
Bat Walk at the House of the Binns
29th April 2025
Bats emit ultrasonic sounds that our human ears can’t however when using bat detectors we can hear their chirps which often sound like smacks and clicks! Using different frequencies, we’ll attempt to identify which bat species are present and you can learn some fascinating bat facts along the way. The walk is led by NTS rangers in the grounds of House of the Binns.
NBMP Level 1 Workshop (Online)
30th April 2025
Would you like to learn how to identify bats and take part in surveys for the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP)?
NBMP Level 2 Workshop: Using Your Ears (Online)
15th May 2025
Are you looking to develop your bat identification skills? Are you interested in understanding bat sounds? This workshop will enable you to take part in surveys for the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP), and follows on from the NBMP Beginner Level and Level 1 workshops.
NBMP Level 2 Workshop: Using Your Ears (Online)
28th May 2025
Are you looking to develop your bat identification skills? Are you interested in understanding bat sounds? This workshop will enable you to take part in surveys for the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP), and follows on from the NBMP Beginner Level and Level 1 workshops.
National Bat Conference 2025 - Save the date!
5th September 2025
The biggest event in the bat calendar! More details to follow as they are confirmed. Tickets will go on sale April 2025.
