Bat Walk
Join us for an evening exploring Cumbernauld Glen, looking and listening for bats as they dart around the skies.
Session Activity
We’ll be venturing into Cumbernauld Glen from the Langriggs armed with bat detectors and ID guides. We’ll look and listen for bats as they dart around the evening skies, learning more about our local species. Our findings from the evening will contribute to wider scientific research, helping paint a picture of wildlife in Cumbernauld.
Everyone welcome, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs.
Session Location: Langriggs and Cumbernauld Glen Wildlife Reserve
Meet Point: Outside The Spur Hotel
what3words Location: ///chin.makes.common
Parking: There is parking available along Old Glasgow Road.
You don’t need to have expert knowledge, as we'll provide all the training or identification guides required. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Cumbernauld's wildlife, and contribute to conservation.
Please bring torches if you have them, we will have some available. All other equipment provided.
We also have a small number of waterproof jackets available to borrow. If you would like one, please email krissy.stevenson@tcv.org.uk and we will bring one along for you.
These sessions will be run by the Nurturing Natural Connections team.
*** what3words is the easiest way to find and share precise locations. Traditional street addresses aren’t always accurate enough—especially when it comes to specific meeting spots like entrances, paths, or areas without buildings.
As most of our meeting points will be away from traditional address locations, we recommend using what3words as the primary method for finding us. Simply follow the link above to view our exact meeting point. You can also download the app for free to your phone for quick and easy access when you’re on the move.
Cancellation
This event will be weather dependant and will not be able to go ahead if it's too cold. If we need to cancel, we will notify all attendees on the morning of the event via email. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather.
If you can no longer attend the event, please let us know. You can do this by cancelling your ticket, or sending us an email. This helps us keep track of who to expect, and whether we need to wait for anyone who is running late.
Why is citizen science important?
It’s difficult to protect wildlife without understanding it well. To conserve a species, we need information about its population, habitat, and behaviour—and to track how these change over time. Gathering all this data is challenging, and scientists can’t collect enough on their own.
Citizen science helps fill this gap. By involving volunteers, conservationists can gather far more information, for a wider area.
Participating in citizen science is a great way to learn about wildlife while also contributing to its protection.
📸 Cover image: ©Matthew Roberts
Join us for an evening exploring Cumbernauld Glen, looking and listening for bats as they dart around the skies.
Session Activity
We’ll be venturing into Cumbernauld Glen from the Langriggs armed with bat detectors and ID guides. We’ll look and listen for bats as they dart around the evening skies, learning more about our local species. Our findings from the evening will contribute to wider scientific research, helping paint a picture of wildlife in Cumbernauld.
Everyone welcome, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs.
Session Location: Langriggs and Cumbernauld Glen Wildlife Reserve
Meet Point: Outside The Spur Hotel
what3words Location: ///chin.makes.common
Parking: There is parking available along Old Glasgow Road.
You don’t need to have expert knowledge, as we'll provide all the training or identification guides required. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Cumbernauld's wildlife, and contribute to conservation.
Please bring torches if you have them, we will have some available. All other equipment provided.
We also have a small number of waterproof jackets available to borrow. If you would like one, please email krissy.stevenson@tcv.org.uk and we will bring one along for you.
These sessions will be run by the Nurturing Natural Connections team.
*** what3words is the easiest way to find and share precise locations. Traditional street addresses aren’t always accurate enough—especially when it comes to specific meeting spots like entrances, paths, or areas without buildings.
As most of our meeting points will be away from traditional address locations, we recommend using what3words as the primary method for finding us. Simply follow the link above to view our exact meeting point. You can also download the app for free to your phone for quick and easy access when you’re on the move.
Cancellation
This event will be weather dependant and will not be able to go ahead if it's too cold. If we need to cancel, we will notify all attendees on the morning of the event via email. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather.
If you can no longer attend the event, please let us know. You can do this by cancelling your ticket, or sending us an email. This helps us keep track of who to expect, and whether we need to wait for anyone who is running late.
Why is citizen science important?
It’s difficult to protect wildlife without understanding it well. To conserve a species, we need information about its population, habitat, and behaviour—and to track how these change over time. Gathering all this data is challenging, and scientists can’t collect enough on their own.
Citizen science helps fill this gap. By involving volunteers, conservationists can gather far more information, for a wider area.
Participating in citizen science is a great way to learn about wildlife while also contributing to its protection.
📸 Cover image: ©Matthew Roberts
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Location
Cumbernauld Glen Wildlife Reserve
Old Glasgow Road
Cumbernauld G67 2RR
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