Bat City Tour: Nature Write & Walk

What better way to come down from a poetry-slammed night than a gentle walk-and-write through Austin’s city spaces? We’ll begin at the famous I Love You So Much Mural on South Congress then end at the famed Congress Ave Bridge — home to the largest urban bat colony in North America — to continue writing prompts and watch the bats take flight.

Led by local creatives and nature lovers, this walking tour invites you to slow down, observe, and write. Prompts provided, but the path is yours to interpret. Bring water, walking shoes, and something to write with.

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Time: 6:45 P.M. (Check-In) - 8:30 P.M.

Trip Length: ~1.2 miles (one-way walk)

Start Location: I Love You So Much Mural, 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

End Location: Congress Bridge Bat Observation Area, 100 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Admission: FREE

Theme: Writing walk inspired by Austin’s cityscape and iconic bat colony

This guided walk begins on South Congress and ends at the bat viewing area near the South Congress Bridge. Along the way, we’ll stop at two murals for creative prompts, conversations, and photo ops — finishing just in time for the bats to make their nightly flight.

Where, when, and what time do the bats fly in Austin? - South Congress Bridge Bats 🦇

• Light blanket or towel (to sit on)
• Notebook + pen
• Water bottle
• Walking shoes
• Bug spray/sunscreen
• Sunglasses/hat
• Light jacket or layers
• Drawstring bag or daypack

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