The night of the bats
Science stands, acoustic walks, lectures, children's workshops in the Parc des Evaux
A whole evening dedicated to bats? There's so much to say about these flying mammals!
On a balmy summer's evening in the Parc des Evaux, marvel at the company of bat specialists eager to share their passion with you.
* PROGRAM *
In the Evaux event hall and on its terrace:
All publics
- Conference on bats (7pm, 8pm and 9pm)
Learn all about these mammals and the light that threatens them.
- I fly therefore I am...?
Focus on the evolution of bats
- Seeing with your ears
The secrets of echolocation
- Diet
Faced with a hungry bat, insects flee!
- Scientific studies
Different methods for studying nocturnal and inaudible animals
- Protecting bats
How about helping bats at home?
- Bats in trouble
How ARBOR cares for them?
- Taxidermy unveiled
How to preserve and present naturalized animals?
- Parc des Evaux
How to promote nature in the Park?
For children
- Bingo: 6:30 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:00 pm
- Bat mask workshop
In the park:
For children
- Orienteering course: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prize-giving at 8:45 pm
General public
- Acoustic walks: Every 30 minutes from 8:30 pm, registration on site.
Refreshment bar all evening and restaurant nearby.
Practical information:
Access: Salle évènementielle des Evaux (Restaurant des Evaux) Centre intercommunal de sports, loisirs et nature des Evaux, 110 chemin François-Chavaz 1213 Onex
Organization: CCO-Geneva with the Natural History Museum of the City of Geneva.
In partnership with Fondation des Evaux and Restaurant des Evaux.