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Don Discovery Bioblitz: River Don Bat Walk

10-08-17 20:30 - 22:00
Address: Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6, UK

Led by Alistair McLean (Curator of Natural Science for Museums Sheffield) and Kate Denton, Bat expert from the University of Greenwich, this evening walk along the River Don will involve detecting and identifying bat species with specialist equipment as they fly and forage above the water. Look out for the rare & wonderful Daubenton’s bats, which fly inches from the water’s surface to catch their insect prey! Remember to bring a torch and wear sensible shoes/clothing for an evening walk.

email [email protected] to reserve a place and for more details. This walk may be cancelled in the event of rainy weather.

The bat walk is now fully booked but you can join us at Wardsend in the day for many other Bioblitz walks, talks and activities!

Photo Credit: Howard Bayley


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    09-04-25 12:00 - 09-04-25 15:00

    Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust and learn about how we conserve Atlantic Salmon on the banks of the river Don. 
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    This event is open to 13-25 year olds, for more information please click or tap here to check out our DCRT Youth page!

     

    When: 12pm-3pm
    We can provide a lift from our office on Wheatley Hall Road or Doncaster train station at the start and end of the day, if you let us know in advance.

    Where: Nursery Lane Car Park, near the Boat Inn with a short walk to the Salmon Pass.

    What to do if I want to attend? 
    Please let us know that you want to join us by emailing [email protected] or by texting one of our team: Anthony Cox on 07384543124 or Sally Hyslop on 07780 333743 

     

    If you are between the ages of 13-15, please ask your parent/guardian to get in touch to complete a parental consent form. You can come along without a parent, however we do require signed permission from a parent or guardian in advance.

    If you are aged 16+ please let the DCRT team know if you wish to help out on our events so we can get you signed up as a volunteer. Written permission is not required but please let your parent or guardian know you are planning on attending and give them our details.

  • Conisbrough Bat Walk
    16-04-25 20:30 - 16-04-25 21:45

    Sign up for a Bat Walk around the River Don and Don Ponds, near Burcorft Hill in Conisbrough 

    Watch and learn how these incredible nocturnal predators hunt for prey and navigate around the landscape using a special kind of sonar.

    We will be looking for different species of bats, using bat detectors to hear their fantastic calls (which the human ear cannot detect!).

    Places are limited, please email [email protected] to book a spot!

    Date: Thursday 16th April
    Start time: 8.30pm

    Finish time: 9.45pm

    Location: 
    The Don Ponds
    Please meet us at the end of Burcroft Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster DN12 3EQ (opposite numbers 45-53)
    On street Parking is available at the end of Burcroft Hill (click here) 
    Access:
    The walk is very short and on flat ground, but please be aware we will be walking at night. Please let us know of any access requirements when booking a place.
    Lanterns will be provided for attendees. Please wrap up warm!
     

     

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