# Event Details - **Event Name**: City Nature Challenge 2026: Campus bat life - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Help us to record bats on University Campus for our first entry to the City Nature ChallengeAbout this EventHelp us record wildlife for Exeter’s first City Nature Challenge! This is a global biodiversity recording event run between 24th- 27th April 2026, when we are asking people to go out and record the wildlife they see in Exeter using the free iNaturalist app. You can join us on an organised event, go and record nature on your favourite walk around Exeter, or use your nature knowledge to verify people’s photos afterwards, contributing to our national biodiversity datasets. Join the project page here and check out the other events on our webpageThere are 18 bat species resident in the UK, but how many can we find on the University of Exeter campus? Come and join us as we head out for a sunset exploration of central campus. We will be using the echolocation sounds made by the bats while they’re hunting to locate and identify the species.We will meet outside the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies on Stocker Road at 20:00 on Friday 24th April, and will walk for about two hours, finishing at 22:00. Free car parking is available in any campus car park after 18:00.The joining point isWhat3words: ///line.lively.sugarGoogle pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/krJdxBEg8vRJKGb66Nearest postcode: EX4 4QQWhat to bring:· Weather appropriate clothing, and sturdy footwear such as wellies or walking boots/shoes. It may also be hot and sunny, in which case, suncream, water and a sun hat. Waterproofs if needed.· A drink of water/snacks· Any Medic*tion that may be required (e.g. asthma inhaler, auto injector)· A torch, as not all campus paths are lit.· A phone for recording species! While ideally not everyone will record the same bat observation, we may see other species that we wish to record while out.Under 18’s are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.For accessibility information please check the event webpage and if you have any concerns email sustainability@exeter.ac.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/72bd8270-3401-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h647-dc464a44-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/exeter/city-nature-challenge-2026-campus-bat-life/100001986348733533 - **Event Categories**: Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Exeter - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of Exeter - **lat**: 50.73636 - **long**: -3.537157 - **full address**: University of Exeter, Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, Exeter, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: City Nature Challenge 2026: Campus bat life - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0e2753cecac044a035f61053e3bed38bbf26b085fc37c1aa12ced637054f9f1a-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc3d0df-gmir.jpg?v=1775731633 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is City Nature Challenge 2026: Campus bat life being held? - **A:** City Nature Challenge 2026: Campus bat life takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at University of Exeter, Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, Exeter, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing City Nature Challenge 2026: Campus bat life? - **A:** City Nature Challenge 2026: Campus bat life is organized by Sustainability The University of Exeter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** City Nature Challenge 2026: Campus bat life is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Exeter, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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