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Active / Passive Vol. 7 - WORKSHOP - BatSonic! a Bat Listening Party

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Fri, 08 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm

Galiano Golf Course

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Fri, 08 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm (PDT)

Galiano Golf Course

Galiano Golf & Country Club, 24 St Andrews Cres, Capital, BC V0N 1P0, Canada, Galiano Island

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Active / Passive Vol. 7 - WORKSHOP - BatSonic! a Bat Listening Party
BatSonic!
Friday August 8th, 8pm to 10pm
Galiano Golf Course, 24 St Andrews Crescent

All ages

Tickets are by donation, but you must sign up!
https://active-passive.tickit.ca/events/30279?goto=t-96e3c7b40
Limited to 40 participants so sign up soon!

This workshop is presented on the unceded stolen traditional territories of Penelakut, Lamalcha, Hwitslum and other Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples as well as the ceded territories of Tsawwassen First Nation, on what is now known as Galiano Island.


Back by popular demand! Active/Passive Performance Society presents Batsonic!

Bats are fascinating crepuscular creatures, producing sounds in the ultrasonic frequency range to navigate and find their nightly meal of flying insects. Specialized technology, known commonly as a bat detector, makes possible for listening in on the bats ultrasonic calls, blips and chirps. With the aid of UV light in order to draw bugs which in turn draw bats, participants will have the opportunity to witness the sights and sounds offered by nature at night.

Once participants have gathered at the golf course clubhouse near the parking lot, this event begins with an opening by knowledgekeeper Rosemary Georgeson, followed with a talk by bat scientist Chessi. We will then stroll to the pond on the golf course for a deep listening session of a quadraphonic, surround sound live performance by Sara Gold made with recordings of local bat sounds. This will be followed by an opportunity to interact with bat sounds through a modular synthesizer with hands on guidance by co-facilitator Ron Luther. Bat detectors will be available to folks for wandering around with while listening in on bats eating their breakfast.

Agile and skilled, bats are very good at navigating and won’t touch you. Rabies rates are extremely low in bats (0.5%) and the stigma surrounding them is a barrier to understanding these nighttime pollinators. White nose syndrome, a spreading disease amongst bat populations puts bats at risk of endangerment, amongst other factors like extermination, wind turbines and loss of habitat. Let’s celebrate our nighttime friends, together, with a deep listening experience.

This is an active workshop that includes a walk and being on your feet for over an hour. The spaces are not wheelchair accessible. As sundown approaches we will walk to the pond across the golf course so please wear suitable footwear and be prepared for mosquitos.

Workshop Facilitators

Ron Luther
Sara Gold
Chessi Miltner

There will be snacks and drinks for sale at the Golf Course Clubhouse.


ACCESSIBILITY:

This is an active workshop that includes a walk and being on your feet for over an hour. The spaces are not wheelchair accessible. As sundown approaches we'll walk around the treed area of the golf course, so please wear suitable footwear and be prepared for mosquitos.


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Galiano Golf Course, Galiano Golf & Country Club, 24 St Andrews Cres, Capital, BC V0N 1P0, Canada, Galiano Island

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Active / Passive Vol. 7 - WORKSHOP - BatSonic! a Bat Listening Party, 8 August | Event in Galiano Island | AllEvents
Active / Passive Vol. 7 - WORKSHOP - BatSonic! a Bat Listening Party
Fri, 08 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm