Eco-Explorers Bat Walk

Working in partnership with Richmond Council, Barnes Common Limited (BCL) a local independent charity oversees the stewardship of Barnes Common, the Leg o' Mutton Local Nature Reserve and Vine Road Recreation Ground (affectionately known as Vine Road Park).Conservation has always been at the heart of all that we do and continues to be today. Whether we are preserving precious woodlands, creating important wildlife habitats, sowing seeds in our Community Growing area, introducing the community to the bats at Leg o' Mutton or engaging the community in our Lifelong Learning program, the Vine Road Project and Flood Resilience.

Barnes Common

Eco-Explorers is our series of events for 8-14 year olds! In this activity we'll use bat detectors to try spot our nocturnal neighbours!

Vine Road Recreation Ground

Bat Walks

We are running bat walks at the Leg o'Mutton nature reserve every last Thursday of the month, from April until October. Tickets usually go on sale about a month in advance and tend to sell out fast.

Eco-Explorers

Eco-Explorers is our series of activities for 10 to 14 year olds. We want to encourage young people to get hands on, learn about the wildlife all around us, and take steps to protect it!

This event is part of our Eco-Explorers programme for 8-14 year olds and accompanying adults. On the evening head off on a dusk walk around an area of the Common to try and spot some bats!As we walk, you’ll learn about the fascinating habits, life cycles, and the cultural connections between humans and night-loving creatures. We'll share facts and challenge misconceptions about these amazing and often misunderstood animals.All equipment will be provided, booking essential. Sturdy waterproof footwear is recommended and as the event is entirely outdoors, we remind people to dress appropriately for the weather on the day. Bring a bottle of water or hot drink and a snack with you for the event.The walk will begin at the <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Vine+Road+Recreation+Ground/@51.4680313,-0.2487235,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48760ef7265888f5:0xae051c43bd5ac43f!8m2!3d51.4680313!4d-0.2465348" title="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Vine+Road+Recreation+Ground/@51.4680313,-0.2487235,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48760ef7265888f5:0xae051c43bd5ac43f!8m2!3d51.4680313!4d-0.2465348" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vine Road Recreation Ground</a> near the Pavilion.

Please note, dogs will not be admitted at this event except guide dogs. All our events are dog free unless specifically mentioned in the event listing.TICKETS: All proceeds from ticket sales will support our conservation work and future learning events and we would encourage you, if you can, to pay full price. We do not want cost to be a barrier to our activities, as such we have a limited number of discount concession tickets available, please email development@barnescommon.org.uk for details.To keep up to date with all our events, conservation work and more, become a <a href="https://barnescommon.org.uk/support-us/become-a-friend-its-fun-its-free/" title="https://barnescommon.org.uk/support-us/become-a-friend-its-fun-its-free/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Barnes Common Friend!</a>We may be taking photos and/or recording video at this event. These photos and videos will likely to be used on our website, social media platforms as well as marketing materials and press releases. Please contact us directly (by emailing or in person at the event) if you do not wish to be in the photographs/videos.

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