River Days Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths

Please join us for an exciting evening adventure along the river as we listen and look for bats. During this guided walk, we will learn about bat behavior and use bioacoustic equipment to monitor their echolocation calls. We will also set up a UV light to attract and observe moths and other nocturnal insects.

About Our Presenter:
Don Endicott is a retired Navy communications research engineer who now serves as a dedicated volunteer naturalist. He is a Certified Interpretive Guide and presents multimedia programs on bats and mountain lions at parks throughout San Diego County. Don volunteers with the San Diego Natural History Museum and Project Wildlife’s Bat Team, contributes bat echolocation recordings for research, and co-authored 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego (Wilderness Press, 2018). He was named Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s Volunteer Naturalist of the Year in 2018.

Make it a fun evening of art and nature at Grant Park: View beautiful river-themed art at the Artist Reception for the San Diego River Artists Alliance from 5 pm – 7 pm and enjoy an art and craft activity at the River Days and Nature Nights Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy conducted by the SDRPF’s Education Team from 3 pm- 5:30 pm. RSVP’s are needed for the art and craft activity – sign up here. Then observe real live bats on an adventurous bat walk along the San Diego River by signing up for the River Days and Nature Nights Bat and Moth event from 7 pm – 9 pm. RSVP now for the bat walk since this event always fills up quickly!

Additional Notes:
This event fills up quickly, and registration is required.
Please RSVP early.All ages are welcome.
Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.
The event will take place at the San Diego River Center at Grant Park