Bat Night

Bat Night

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

By Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Date and time

Friday, August 8 · 7:30 - 9:30pm PDT

Location

Skyline Ridge Preserve

8R86+4G La Honda, CA 94020

About this event

Bats are the only flying mammals in the world and even hold world records in several categories. Join Docent Naturalists Annette Herz, Cathy Brown, Melissa Hero, and Jan Hintermeister to discover a bit about the mystery of bats. After learning about these fellow mammals, you’ll take a short, leisurely-paced twilight hike to see and hear them hunting over Alpine Pond if they are out. Bring a flashlight for a safe walk back to the car and warm layers. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after July 25 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close August 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet:

For this activity at Skyline Ridge Preserve, meet at the Russian Ridge Parking Area 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.

Organized by

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

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.

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