Bat Roost Counts are back!
Sat, Aug 10
|Duarte, Address Provided to Registrants
Spend the evening contributing to community science with the Natural History Museum and HFAC. Counting bats flying in and out of their roost is not only super cool to witness, it also provides important data to scientists to protect these urban bat friends.
Time & Location
Aug 10, 2024, 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Duarte, Address Provided to Registrants, Duarte, CA, USA
About the event
Join the bat roost counts on Saturday and contribute to new urban biodiversity research with the Natural History Museum of L.A. County and HFAC educators!Â
Your participation will help scientists understand urban bat populations, locations, how they react to human disturbances like noise and light pollution, and prepare conservationists to respond to the spreading threat of white nose syndrome in case it reaches Southern California. You’ll be part of a team of community scientists doing field research, counting bats as they depart from a freeway bridge spanning the San Gabriel River. This information will help understand a little-studied part of bat research: bats in the city. Join the Bat Roost Counts and get a close-up look at nature in L.A.! Â
Date: Saturday August 10, 2024Â
Time: 6:15pm-9:30pmÂ
Location: Duarte
Cost: Free *Please only register if you are sure you will be able to attend the event as space is limited
Type: Adult can stay, or drop-off studentÂ
Everyone Attending Must be registered
Age Requirement: 10+
What happens at a Bat Roost Count?
Read: L.A. Bats Under the Overpass: Counting the bats roosting along the L.A. River  by Tyler HaydenÂ
Watch: What Happens at a Bat Roost Counton @NatureInLAÂ
What to Bring: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting wet, a warm jacket, insect repellent, a flashlight or headlamp, water and snacks.Â
*If you have trouble standing for long periods of time please bring or request a folding chair.Â
More information will be provided to you a few days before the event.Â
A training video must be watched at home before the event to help ensure accuracy of the data. Â
See you at the roost!!