Touch Grass Day-Tripper: Bat Stroll (October 24th)

Explore, create, and connect in nature's boundless playground. Our curated day events are designed to immerse you in the beauty of nature while igniting your creative spark.

Discover the fascinating world of bats on our Nighttime Bat Walk in Islington. We will start with a short introductory talk and then a short walk around the centre with bat detectors. Bat detectors are provided to borrow for the evening but feel free to bring your own if you'd like!

Using bat detectors, we’ll listen in on the incredible echolocation calls that these nocturnal creatures use to navigate the night sky. Our expert guide Tommy will share insights into bat behavior, their role in the ecosystem, and how to identify different species by their calls and flight patterns. As well as a deeper look into the gorgeous queer nature of many bat species.

We will also leave an overnight detector in the location so we can get a thorough reading of the bats in the area which will be sent over after the walk. This is a unique opportunity to experience the night like never before 🦇

We'll be heading to the Bank of Friendship (N5 1EA) after to continue socialising (this is optional)

Please wear layers — It will be cold.

Location: Islington Ecology Centre (nearest station is Arsenal)

Date: Friday 24th October 2025

Arrival time: 6pm

Accessibility: There is a disabled parking space at Gillespie Park, with access from Drayton Park. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on site. The paths around the Ecology Centre are suitable for wheelchairs. Please let us know if you are a wheelchair user so we can adapt the walk route. More access information can be found on their page at AccessAble.

No dogs allowed

Age: 18+

Who is this for? This is an exclusive event for queer women, trans and non-binary people of colour.

Please familiarise yourself with our Community Agreement.

About Touch Grass

Touch Grass is an outdoor community for queer women, trans and non-binary people of colour.

We are committed to fostering community growth through outdoor gatherings and wellness-focused trips that encourage us to rekindle our relationship with nature. Our immersive experiences go beyond relaxation—it's about empowerment, wellness, and forging meaningful connections.

Our vision is for queer people of colour to see the outdoors as a space where we belong. A Natural England study found that White people are 70% more likely than Black and Asian people to spend time in the countryside. We want to change this. We deserve to reap the benefits of improved emotional well-being and physical health too.

We believe creativity and nature go hand in hand, which is why most of our events encourage you to embrace nature and your inner creative spirit.

For any enquiries please reach out to info@touchgrasscamp.com

About NightWatch

NightWatch is a community science project helping you discover the hidden world of night time nature living in your neighbourhood.

Our vision is of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together.