Name: Bat Night
Start: 2026-08-15T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-08-15T22:00:00-07:00
Location: Skyline Ridge Preserve

Bat Night

Created in 1972, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an independent special district that helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a connected greenbelt of more than 65,000 acres of public open space. These diverse and scenic landscapes, from bay wetlands to redwood forests and coastal grasslands, host an incredible diversity of life, making our region one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.Midpen’s purpose is to create a regional greenbelt of unspoiled public open space lands in order to permanently protect the area’s natural resources and to provide for public use and enjoyment. On the Coast, Midpen has an expanded mission to acquire and preserve agricultural land of regional significance, preserve rural character and encourage viable agricultural uses of land resources.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.

Skyline Ridge Preserve

<p>Did you know that bats are the only flying mammals on the planet, and that they hold world records in several categories? Join Docent Naturalists Annette Herz, Cathy Brown, Melissa Hero, and Jan Hintermeister for a short, leisurely-paced twilight hike to see and hear your fellow mammals hunting over Alpine Pond if they are out. You’ll discover a bit about the mystery of bats, including how they are vital natural predators of insects as well as fulfilling other important ecological roles. <strong>Bring a flashlight for a safe walk back to the car. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after August 1 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close August 14 at 2:00 p.m.</strong></p>


<h3>Where to Meet:</h3><p>For this activity at Skyline Ridge Preserve, meet at the <strong>Russian Ridge Parking Area</strong> on the northwest corner of the Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) and Page Mill/Alpine Road intersection (across Skyline Blvd. on the right). Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 40 minutes travel time.</p>


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