Pipistrelles and Poems: A bat walk and poetry performance

How might a poet be inspired by the rhythms and echoes of bats? Join us in The Regent's Park for a unique evening that pairs natural science with poetic exploration.

Dusk is a special time to experience the nature of The Regent’s Park. As birds are settling into their roosts for the night, bats begin to emerge to flit amongst the trees. Join our guided walk to search for bat species such as common pipistrelles and soprano pipistrelles. Using handheld detectors, we will tune in to the unique, high-frequency calls of bats as they navigate the night’s sky.

Along the way, eco- poet Dr Briony Hughes (Royal Holloway, University of London) will present an immersive performance from her latest poetry collection, Speculative Frequencies – a book inspired by her own nocturnal encounters with bats in the Surrey Hills.

This event invites you to re-experience the Royal Parks through multisensory and multispecies perspectives, revealing the language of the night sky and the incredible animals that inhabit it.

Designed for adult attendees, over 18 years of age. For more information, please email helpnaturethrive@royalparks.org.uk.

Help Nature Thrive delivers exciting biodiversity, engagement and citizen science projects across the Royal Parks. Take a peek at our website for other events and ways to get involved. The Help Nature Thrive project is made possible thanks to the support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Please note that these FREE tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If the event sells out, then you will be able to join a waiting list. If you no longer require your tickets, please cancel in advance so that we may offer them to others on the waitlist.