Date/Time
Date(s) - 9th October 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
an carn community centre

Join the Northern Ireland Bat Group and Irish Astronomical Association for a bat and night sky walk at Drumnaph Nature Reserve.
Learn why bats are important, use special bat detecting equipment that allows you to ‘hear’ bats and discover fascinating facts about our solar system, the moon, constellations and how light pollution affects our health and the environment.
We begin our night time adventure at An Carn Community Centre at 5.30pm – 6.50pm for refreshments, kids crafts, talks and quiz.
Then at 7pm – 8.30pm, everyone will make their way to the Drumnaph Nature reserve for the bats and night sky discovery walk. We will start with bat detecting then join IAA at their viewing station where you will get the chance to use telescopes and discover more about the night sky.
To book go to: Discover The Night Tickets, Friday 9 October • 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Eventbrite
Free event as part of the Northern Ireland Bat Group’s 40th Birthday Celebrations.

All outdoor events are weather permitting. Suitable for adults and children from seven years up, unless otherwise stated.



