Events, Activities & Volunteering opportunities
Kent Bat Group hold and support a variety of events throughout the year. Come and join one of our events to learn more about bats or the group itself.
Kent Bat Group hold summer bat walks and activities as well as indoor winter meetings and talks. We also regularly attend other shows, conferences and other local and national events, Training Courses and Conferences.
Bat Conservation Trust also run events and training, check out their website for details. https://www.bats.org.uk/events
Volunteers needed for Kent LWS and Bats in Churches Monitoring Project 2025
We are looking for volunteers to assist with some Local Wildlife Sites and church surveys for 2025.
All of the documents for this project can be found by logging in to the website and browsing to My Account>My Downloads>KBG Volunteers documents>LWS & Bats in Churches. https://www.kentbatgroup.org.uk/my-account/my-downloads/kbg-volunteers-documents/lws-church-project
We would recommend reading the documents before signing up here, as they contain information on the proposed churches and how the surveys will be conducted. Your membership needs to be up-to-date to take part.
If you have any questions please email Clair
Bat Conservation Trust - National Bat Conference
The National Bat Conference is the biggest event in the bat calendar - An opportunity to hear from experts, develop your skills and connect with bat workers from across the country - catch up with old friends and make new ones!
Taking place Friday 5th - Sunday 7th September 2025 at Durham University and online via Zoom.
Bookings are only open for attendees at the moment but virtual attendees can book later in June. Early bird prices are available until 15th June.
More conference details are available: https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/conferences-symposia/national-bat-conference
Workshop details are available here: https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/conferences-symposia/national-bat-conference/workshops
Package notes:
- Conference accommodation are single en-suite bedrooms in Collingwood Hall.
- Friday is a 2 course self-service dinner
- Saturday night is the conference dinner - 3 course served meal with wine and entertainment
Book your tickets here.
Our AGM
Save the date for our AGM and first in person meeting of the winter.
Speaker to be announced.
About Us
Support us
Make a donation, sign up to 'Give as you Live', purchase vital equipment from our Amazon wish list or volunteer your time.
Learn about bats
Find out which bat species occur in Kent, all about bat recording, conservation and more!
Showing photos tagged with Events from our Photo Gallery
Kent Bat Group
Kent Bat Group is a registered charity
(No. 1079767) and a partner group to
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT)
Upcoming Events
