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Bat Hike at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township

March 26, 2022 - March 26, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

4101 River Bends Dr.

Shelby Township, MI 48316

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Description

This event is for ages 5-plus. You will learn about bat biology and then hit the trails searching for bats in the night sky. Using an electronic echolocation detecting device to be able to see a visual display of each bat call on an interactive, scientific-level spectrogram. A great event for the whole family.

Event cost: $3/resident, $5/non-resident

Event time: 6-8 p.m. March 26, 2022

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 586-731-5100

Website: https://www.shelbytwp.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/9949/113?curm=3&cury=2022

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Macomb County

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