Earthwatch

Melbourne Microbats research teams will be treated to a complete dusk till dawn experience and enjoy the privilege of sleeping overnight inside the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - something usually unavailable for the general public. Contribute to science by joining a team and get involved with a fantastic hands-on learning experience.

Working directly with researchers Dr Rodney van der Ree and PhD students, you will survey bats using harp traps and record ultrasonic bat calls with hand-held bat detectors and GPS equipment. You and your team will also investigate the diet of urban bats by using light traps to sample nocturnal insect fauna. 

Family Teams are also available which gives you and your family a taste of life in the research field. This is a wonderful hands-on learning experience and allow kids as young as 10 to join in  on the fun!

Dates:
Friday 4 November
Saturday 12 November*
Friday 18 November
Saturday 26 November*
Friday 2 December
Friday 3 February
Saturday 11 February*
Friday 17 February
Saturday 25 February*
Saturday 3 March*

*Family teams aged 10+

To join a team for just $89, call Earthwatch on 03 9682 6828 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Funds go towards this valuable research.

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