British Bats, their Ecology and Conservation - online course
Are you ready to become a bat conservation champion? Our most popular introductory course designed to teach you everything you need to know to become an active participant in bat conservation in the UK!
Upcoming dates: November-December 2024. Book here
Email training@bats.org.uk to register your interest in future dates.
About our 'British Bats, their Ecology and Conservation' course:
You want to learn more about bats, one of the UK's most fascinating native mammals. In this six-part online course we will help you to develop a broader understanding of bat ecology, the diversity of British bat species, their unique behaviour, the threats bats face and the conservation actions being taken to protect them. With this course we will arm you with all the tools you need to help protect British bat species.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about British bats, whether you're interested in becoming a bat ecologist, you want to turn your garden into a bat haven, or you're just curious about bats.
Reviews:
Still undecided? Hear from our previous course participants:
“A really interesting and interactive course, packed with useful practical knowledge. Very good value for money!”
“A fascinating introduction to bat ecology presented by experts in the field.”
“Really useful, a perfect foundation course, accessible and BCT were brilliant in the delivery of it.”
'British Bats, their Ecology and Conservation' course content:
Session are live, weekly workshops lasting 60-90 minutes online with opportunities to interact with the tutors on Zoom and ask your questions. Recordings of each session will be available afterwards for 1 month. You can book individual sessions if you are particularly interested in one or two topics, or book all six for a full overview of British bats.
Lessons:
- Session 1 - What is a bat? (introducing common and soprano pipistrelles)
- Session 2 - Flight (introducing the big bats, Daubenton's bat and the Nathusius' pipistrelle)
- Session 3 - Echolocation (introducing our horseshoe bats and the whispering bats)
- Session 4 - Roosts and habitats (introducing the woodland specialists)
- Session 5 - Diet and habitats (introducing other myotis bats)
- Session 6 - Threats and Conservation
Pricing:
- Individual session: £20 each
- All six sessions: £108
Discount: £5 off the full course price for BCT member
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Why us?
The Bat Conservation Trust is the leading bat charity in the UK. Our courses are designed by our team of passionate bat experts who work hard to protect bats year-round. With every person we train we get one step closer to achieving our goal: a world were people and wildlife can thrive together.
