About this Event
Join Mead Botanical Garden's Young Naturalist Explorers class, Saturday, October 17, 2025 at 6P.M. to learn all about bats!
Come get batty with us on October 17th at 6PM for an interactive lesson on bats, followed by a twilight hike. In the barn we will have a variety of hands-on activities for participants to learn about bats and how scientists study them. Then an interpretive hike will begin, focusing on Florida bat species, where you can find them, and how to listen for them.
What to bring?
- Red head lamp or Red flashlight
- Close-toed walking shoes/boots
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water
- Your sense of curiosity
Topic: Twilight Bat Hike
Instructor: Marcia Anderson
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2025
Class Check-In: 5:30 P.M.
Class Start Time: 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Location: Discovery Barn, Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL (See Map Here)
Cost: $10/per child + eventbrite fees
*We recommend ages 5-12, but the family is welcome to tag along! Parent participation is not required, but a parent or guardian must remain onsitefor the duration of class. Parents/Guardians are not required to purchase tickets for themselves.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor Massey Services, Inc.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, United States
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