Bat Fest 2023!

Join us for another year appreciating bats and the habitats they share with our plants and pollinators.

Meet the bats through live animal encounters, participate in arts & crafts, attend science workshops, talks, and demonstrations, meet scientists and learn hands-on how they research bats in the field, and enjoy the outdoor hiking, canoeing, and games around the property — don't forget to view the native plants for sale!
Food will be available for purchase all day from local food trucks, Three Little Chicks and Snacks on the Go.

All proceeds raised at Bat Fest benefit the environmental education and conservation efforts at Bear Creek Nature Center, including the awareness we bring for these often misunderstood animals and the daily care for our resident animal ambassadors, including our rescued native bat which is the only live native bat exhibit in Georgia.

NOTE: Our festival hours for Bat Fest are during a different time than our regular admission days or other festivals. This allows us to possibly survey with scientists for live bats around the property! Please plan around our Bat Fest times on Sept 16th to attend. Our regular admission hours will be used as preparation. We look forward to seeing you!

Admission:

Free for members

Date: September 16,2023

Time: 2pm-8pm

Cost: $6 per person

Location: Bear Creek Nature Center, 6300 Cochran Mill Road, Palmetto, GA 30268

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