The long days of summer are starting to shorten — which is great if you’re a bat.
And if you want to see these winged wonders in their native habitat, head to Minnekhada Regional Park in northeast Coquitlam for Bat Watch.
As dusk falls, you can witness the incredible sight of bats leaving their roosts to start their “day” of eating insects. Take an evening walk with Metro Vancouver Regional Park interpreters to look for these mysterious mammals. Discover the importance of bats and let the experts bust some of the myths about these misunderstood creatures.
The two remaining Bat Watch sessions are set for two evenings next week from 7 to 9 p.m.: Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 18.
Cost is $8 for adults, $4.25 for children, youths and seniors. Children must be six years or older.
To register, go to metrovancouveronline.org or call 604-432-6359 and quote barcode 6931 (Aug. 16) or 6932 (Aug. 18). Advance registration is required.
To find out about other Metro Vancouver programs, visit the event calendar at www.metrovancouver.org.
