Bat Activity Trends
A Woodland Park Zoo Community Science Program
EVENTS
Bat Activity Trends (BAT)
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!
Bat Activity Trends (BAT) Community Science Bat Counts with Seward Park Audubon Center
When: Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings, July 14 – September 23, 2026
Where: Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118
Cost: Free
(see registration link for specific dates and times)
Join Seward Park Audubon Center and trained volunteer leaders for a series of evening bat counts as part of the Bat Activity Trends (BAT) Program, a community science initiative led by Woodland Park Zoo and Bats Northwest. The program helps scientists and community members better understand where and when bats are active throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Participants observe bats at sunset and contribute data that supports regional bat conservation efforts.
Come spend an evening outdoors, connect with your community, and help advance bat conservation in our region.
Green Lake Bat Talk
When: Dates and times below
Where: Green Lake, near the Seattle Public Theater, 7312 West Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: Free (No registration required)
Join Bats Northwest for their summer Bat Talks at Green Lake. Learn about our local bat species and find out how you can help protect bats. These programs are free and open to everyone.
Dates & times (start time shifts with the sunset):
- Thursday, July 9, 8:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 24, 8:15 p.m.
- Thursday, August 6, 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, August 21, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 4, 7:15 p.m.
Green Lake BAT Program
When: Dates and times below
Where: Green Lake, near the Seattle Public Theater, 7312 West Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: Free! Future registration links coming soon!
Join Bats Northwest and Woodland Park zoo to learn about Washington bat species and take part in a community science program to help with local bat conservation! These programs are free and open to everyone. Registration is required and opens 3 weeks prior to the event.
Dates & times (start time shifts with the sunset):
- Thursday, July 16, 8:20 p.m. – Register
- Thursday, August 13, 7:45 p.m.
- Thursday, August 27, 7:15 p.m.
TimberFest BAT Programs
When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 8:15 p.m.
Where: Tolt-MacDonald Park & Campground, 31020 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA 98014
Cost: You must pay to attend Timberfest to attend this event.
If you’re going to be at Timberfest this year, why not join Bats Northwest for an evening under the stars learning about bats and helping with bat conservation?
Juanita Bay Beavers & Bats
When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Juanita Bay Park, 2201 Market St, Kirkland, WA 98033
Cost: Free!
Join Beavers Northwest, Bats Northwest, and Woodland Park Zoo for an evening learning about two of your neatest nature neighbors – beavers and bats! Beavers Northwest will teach us about beaver biology and lead us on a leisurely walk by the wetlands in hopes of seeing a beaver. As the sun goes down, we’ll learn about the beavers’ amazing nighttime neighbors – bats! You will also get to participate in a bat community science program, scanning the night sky for bats flying overhead.
Mercer Island BAT Observation Kick Off Event!
When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 8:15 – 9:45 p.m.
Where: Luther Burbank Park, North Parking Lot, at the Amphitheater
Cost: Free
Join us in Luther Burbank Park for a fun night of community science. We’ll be learning all about our local bat populations and then participating in the Bat Activity Trends (BAT) project. This community science program helps to track bat activities in parks across the region. Be prepared to explore the park just after sunset and help make counts on these fascinating flying friends!
This is the first event of our BAT Night Observations. Throughout August and early September, we will be leading a series of events across the island, so keep an eye out for future BAT Nights.
BAT Night with the Environmental Science Center at Seahurst Park
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: ESC Building at Seahurst Park, 1600 SW Seahurst Park Rd, Burien, WA 98166, USA
Cost: Free
Join ESC and Bats Northwest at Seahurst Park to be a part of this community science project. Come learn about our local bats and the amazing adaptations that make them so important to our environment. We’ll then venture out into the park at dusk to collect data on bat activity levels. Bats are a common wildlife species across Washington state, but their nocturnal habits mean that people often don’t notice them. This program will teach you how to be a part of the Bat Activity Trends community science project to help scientists learn more about these unique animals.
Mercer Island Beavers & Bats
When: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:15 PM – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Cost: Free
Join Beavers Northwest, Bats Northwest, and Woodland Park Zoo for an evening learning about two of your neatest nature neighbors – beavers and bats! Beavers Northwest will teach us about beaver biology and lead us on a leisurely walk by the wetlands in hopes of seeing a beaver. As the sun goes down, we’ll learn about the beavers’ amazing nighttime neighbors – bats! You will also get to participate in a bat community science program, scanning the night sky for bats flying overhead.
Bat Trivia Night at The Good Society Brewery & Public House (West Seattle)
When: Monday, August 10, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: 2701 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Cost: $2/person, cash or Venmo; max 8 people/team. No registration required, but trivia can fill up quickly! We recommend getting there early to snag a table.
Join Delridge Neighborhood Development Association, Bats Northwest, and Woodland Park Zoo for a fun night of bat trivia. How much do you know about these nighttime neighbors (and other kinds of bats…)? Bring some friends and find out!
While their address is a California Ave SW address, the entrance to the pub can be found on the side of the building around the corner on Lander Street. Kid friendly-venue, but pets are not allowed inside due to food safety regulations.
BAT Night at Clarke Beach Park
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 8:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Where: Clarke Beach Park
Cost: Free
Have you ever wanted to learn more about bats? Join us for a fun night of community science. We’ll be learning all about our local bat populations and then participating in the Bat Activity Trends (BAT) project. This community science program helps to track bat activities in parks across the region. Be prepared to explore the park just after sunset and help make counts on these fascinating flying friends!
No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Please note: we require participants aged 14 and under to volunteer with a parent or guardian at a ratio of 1 adult to 3 kids.
Bat Trivia Night at The Good Society Brewery & Public House (Upper Queen Anne)
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: 535 West McGraw, Seattle, WA 98119
Cost: $2/person, cash or Venmo; max 8 people/team. No registration required, but trivia can fill up quickly! We recommend getting there early to snag a table.
Join Bats Northwest and Woodland Park Zoo for a fun night of bat trivia. How much do you know about these nighttime neighbors (and other kinds of bats…)? Bring some friends and find out!
Kid and pet-friendly venue; no food available for purchase, but you may bring your own food.
BAT Night at Ellis Pond
When: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Ellis Pond
Cost: Free
Have you ever wanted to learn more about bats? Join us for a fun night of community science. We’ll be learning all about our local bat populations and then participating in the Bat Activity Trends (BAT) project. This community science program helps to track bat activities in parks across the region. Be prepared to explore the park just after sunset and help make counts on these fascinating flying friends!
No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Please note: we require participants aged 14 and under to volunteer with a parent or guardian at a ratio of 1 adult to 3 kids.
Carkeek Park Beavers & Bats
When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:45 – 8:45 p.m.
Where: Carkeek Park, NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle, WA 98177
Cost: Free! Registration coming soon!
Meet at the information kiosk by the walkway that leads to the beach.
Join Beavers Northwest, Bats Northwest, and Woodland Park Zoo for an evening learning about two of your neatest nature neighbors – beavers and bats! Beavers Northwest will teach us about beaver biology and lead us on a leisurely walk by the wetlands in hopes of seeing a beaver. As the sun goes down, we’ll learn about the beavers’ amazing nighttime neighbors – bats! You will also get to participate in a bat community science program, scanning the night sky for bats flying overhead.
BAT Night at Rotary Park
When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.
Where: Rotary Park, Mercer Island
Cost: Free!
Join us for a fun night of community science. We’ll be learning all about our local bat populations and then participating in the Bat Activity Trends (BAT) project. This community science program helps to track bat activities in parks across the region. Be prepared to explore the park just after sunset and help make counts on these fascinating flying friends!
No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Please note: we require participants aged 14 and under to volunteer with a parent or guardian at a ratio of 1 adult to 3 kids.
Pigeon Point Park BAT Night
When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where:
Art class from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106
BAT night from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Pigeon Point Park, 4418 21st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Cost: Free!
Curious about urban bats native to the Delridge area? Join us in creating art and learning from local experts about these nocturnal animals! Please join the Delridge Neighborhood Development Association, Bats Northwest, and Woodland Park Zoo for a FREE two-part evening series all about bats!
This event is for all ages, but children under 12 will require supervision. For the first 20 guests, reserve your seat at Youngstown for an hour-long EcoArt activity taught by one of DNDA’s talented Teaching Artist. Participants will create a flapping bat mobile out of recycled materials. Then, an unlimited number of guests can take a short walk to Pigeon Point Park or meet us there to learn more about the bats that also call West Seattle home.
We welcome folks to join at one or both parts of the evening. Due to room constraints, the art class will be limited to about 20 spots, but there is NO LIMIT for guests hoping to attend the Pigeon Point Park’s walk and talk portion!
BAT Night with the Environmental Science Center at Seahurst Park
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: ESC Building at Seahurst Park, 1600 SW Seahurst Park Rd, Burien, WA 98166, USA
Cost: Free
Join ESC at Seahurst Pak to be a part of this community science project. Come learn about our local bats and the amazing adaptations that make them so important to our environment. We’ll then venture out into the park at dusk to collect data on bat activity levels. Bats are a common wildlife species across Washington state, but their nocturnal habits mean that people often don’t notice them. This program will teach you how to be a part of the Bat Activity Trends community science project to help scientists learn more about these unique animals.
International Bat Night!
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Join us for an event or head out on your own to conduct a Bat Activity Trends observation to be part of the global International Bat Night celebrations!
BAT Night at Clarke Beach Park
When: Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Clarke Beach Park, Mercer Island
Cost: Free!
Join us for our last Mercer Island Parks BAT Night of 2026! At this family friendly night of community science, you’ll learn all about our local bat populations and participate in the Bat Activity Trends (BAT) project. This community science program helps to track bat activities in parks across the region. Be prepared to explore the park just after sunset and help make counts on these fascinating flying friends!
No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Please note: we require participants aged 14 and under to volunteer with a parent or guardian at a ratio of 1 adult to 3 kids.
Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands BAT Night
When: Friday, September 11, 2026, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA 98118
Cost: Free! Registration coming soon!
Join Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, Bats Northwest, and Woodland Park Zoo for an evening of bat fun for the whole family! There will be bat-themed snacks, time to learn about these amazing nighttime animals, and a chance to help with local bat conservation through the Bat Activity Trends program.
This event will have American Sign Language interpretation.