A Woodland Park Zoo Community Science Program
The Bat Activity Trends (BAT) program involves going out to observe bats, right in your own neighborhood. You can participate from a yard, patio, balcony or even a window with a clear view of the sky!
About the program
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMTukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168 (map)
Join Bats Northwest, Green Tukwila, and Woodland Park Zoo for a lively workshop where you’ll learn about our local bat species, discover fun facts, and find your BFF (Bat Friend Forever!) through a fun, fast-paced, speed dating model. Not only will you learn about bats, but you will also find ways to make a difference in the lives of these magnificent mammals. No live bats will be present at this event.
Tukwila wants Bat Stewards:Are you interested in taking it to the next level? Green Tukwila wants Bat Stewards, folks who report bat sightings over the summer. If you are interested in community science and supporting bats, this is an easy way to get data to the science community. We will talk more at the event!
The event is free but registration is required.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMProject 9 Brewing Company 1409 NE 80th St, Seattle, WA 98115 (map)It’s Trivia Night with a Bat-ty twist! Get ready to put your thinking caps on for a fun-filled time at Project 9 Brewing Company. Discover if you're the biggest bat nerd in the room. Come have some fun and learn som bat facts that are sure to wow!
Every other Wednesday from July 9 through September 10, 2025Seward Park Audubon Center5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, 98118, WA
Program timing varies over the summer as the official sunset time changes. Visit Seward Park Audubon Center’s events page for exact timing for each walk. This program lasts about 1 hour depending on the weather and the bats.
Join our friends at Seward Park Audubon Center for another fun summer of Bat Treks during which you'll learn about bats and help our local bats through participating in the Bat Activity Trends (BAT) community science program. Learn more about one of your fellow mammals and help with their conservation, win-win!
Registration Required. Check the Seward Park Audubon events page for registration and more details
Thursday July 10, 2025 | 8:15 - 9:30 PMGreen Lake, 7312 West Green Lake Drive NorthSeattle, WA, 98103 (map)
Join Bats Northwest their first Bat Talk of the summer! This is a informational bat, so bring a chair and come learn about our local bat species and find out how you can help protect bats. The sun sets at 9:06pm so hopefully the Green Lake sky will have some bats flying above us. This program is free and open to everyone, no registration needed. Look for volunteers at the Seattle Public Theater Bath house near Green Lake’s or our Bats Northwest signage and table just northwest of the Bathhouse (this program lasts 1.5-2 hours depending on the weather and the bats). Please bring your own chairs, if you would like to sit during the event.
Events cancel when it is raining hard.
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 8:15 - 9:45 PMSchafer State Park - Day Use Area1365 W Schafer Park Rd, Elma, WA 98541
Join Woodland Park Zoo and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife to collect bat data at Schafer State Park to answer the question: When and where are bats active across the Pacific northwest? Bats are a common wildlife species across Washington state, but their nocturnal habits mean that people often don’t notice them. Taking time to learn how to observe them can change that! Come learn more about bats at this fun event for adults and supervised children.Please bring your own chairs, if you would like to sit during the event. Discover Pass Fee for attendees will be covered by FOSLS during the event. Contact schafer@parks.wa.gov or 360-482-3852 for event questions.
Thursday July 24, 2025 | 8:15 PM - 9:30 PMGreen Lake, 7312 West Green Lake Drive NorthSeattle, WA, 98103 (map)
Join Bats Northwest for a Bat Talk! This is a informational bat, so bring a chair and come learn about our local bat species and find out how you can help protect bats. The sun sets at 8:53pm so hopefully the Green Lake sky will have some bats flying above us. This program is free and open to everyone, no registration needed. Look for volunteers at the Seattle Public Theater Bath house near Green Lake’s or our Bats Northwest signage and table just northwest of the Bathhouse (this program lasts 1.5-2 hours depending on the weather and the bats). Please bring your own chairs, if you would like to sit during the event.
Thursday July 31, 2025 | 8:15 PM - 9:30 PMGreen Lake, 7312 West Green Lake Drive NorthSeattle, WA, 98103 (map)
Join Bats Northwest and Woodland Park Zoo to collect bat data at Green Lake in Seattle. Community scientists (like you!) will help collect important data about where bats are and aren’t living in the city. We will teach you how to count bat activity (which involves leisurely watching the summer sky for 30 mintues after sunset), and we will capture bat sound recordings to share with you! Registration will be required for this event and a sign up form is forthcoming - for now mark your calendar! The sun sets at 8:44pm so hopefully the Green Lake sky will have some bats flying above us. Look for volunteers at the Seattle Public Theater Bath house near Green Lake’s or our Bats Northwest signage and table just northwest of the Bathhouse (this program lasts 1.5-2 hours depending on the weather and the bats). Please bring your own chairs, if you would like to sit during the event.
Thursday August 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMGreen Lake, 7312 West Green Lake Drive NorthSeattle, WA, 98103 (map)
Join Bats Northwest for a Bat Talk! This is a informational bat, so bring a chair and come learn about our local bat species and find out how you can help protect bats. The sun sets at 8:22pm so hopefully the Green Lake sky will have some bats flying above us. This program is free and open to everyone, no registration needed. Look for volunteers at the Seattle Public Theater Bath house near Green Lake’s or our Bats Northwest signage and table just northwest of the Bathhouse (this program lasts 1.5-2 hours depending on the weather and the bats). Please bring your own chairs, if you would like to sit during the event.
Friday August 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMKelsey Creek Farm, 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98005 (map)
The Bellevue Parks & Community Service’s is partnering with Bats Northwest for a Bat walk and presentation at Kelsey Creek Farm in Bellevue. Come discover bats and the importance they play in ecology. After dusk scan the sky above the farm and use a bat detector to see and hear the resident bats. Appropriate for teenager and adults; children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration recommended but not required.
Thursday August 28, 2025 | 7:15 PM - 8:45 PMGreen Lake, 7312 West Green Lake Drive NorthSeattle, WA, 98103 (map)
Join Bats Northwest for a Bat Talk! This is a informational bat, so bring a chair and come learn about our local bat species and find out how you can help protect bats. The sun sets at 7:56pm so hopefully the Green Lake sky will have some bats flying above us. This program is free and open to everyone, no registration needed. Look for volunteers at the Seattle Public Theater Bath house near Green Lake’s or our Bats Northwest signage and table just northwest of the Bathhouse (this program lasts 1.5-2 hours depending on the weather and the bats). Please bring your own chairs, if you would like to sit during the event.
Thursday September 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMGreen Lake, 7312 West Green Lake Drive NorthSeattle, WA, 98103 (map)
Join Bats Northwest and Woodland Park Zoo to collect bat data at Green Lake in Seattle. Community scientists (like you!) will help collect important data about where bats are and aren’t living in the city. We will teach you how to count bat activity (which involves leisurely watching the summer sky for 30 mintues after sunset), and we will capture bat sound recordings to share with you! Registration will be required for this event and a sign up form is forthcoming - for now mark your calendar!The sun sets at 7:42pm so hopefully the Green Lake sky will have some bats flying above us. Look for volunteers at the Seattle Public Theater Bath house near Green Lake’s or our Bats Northwest signage and table just northwest of the Bathhouse (this program lasts 1.5-2 hours depending on the weather and the bats). Please bring your own chairs, if you would like to sit during the event.