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The night of the bats

The night of the bats

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.

Details

Dates
Friday, August 29, 2025, from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Contact

Address
Centre intercommunal de sports, loisirs et nature des Evaux
Chemin François-CHAVAZ 110, 1213 Onex - 1213 Onex