# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BATurday Night Live!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: BATurday Night Live!
JULY 11, 8-10 PM

Whether you find them frightening or charming, there’s no doubting the important role that bats play in our local ecosystems. In this special evening program, bat expert, Maarten Vonhof, will delve into the biology and conservation of this often misunderstood mammal. Enjoy a bat-themed dessert as you learn all about resident Michigan bats and actions you can take to help support their populations. Participants will also experience firsthand how scientists study bats, as they venture into the nature preserve, using bat detectors and mist nets in hopes of getting a closer look.

About the Instructor:
Maarten Vonhof is a professor of Biological Sciences and Environment, Geography, and Sustainability at Western Michigan University. He has been studying the ecology and conservation of bats for 32 years.

Suggested Audience: Kids (ages 7-12) - Adult

Cost: $25 ($20 members), $12 kids (ages 7-12)

*To receive your member discount, please be sure to sign-in by clicking the button in the upper right-hand corner of the registration screen.

REGISTER: https://55268.blackbaudhosting.com/55268/BATurday-Night-Live
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/niles/baturday-night-live/200029804041831
- **Event Categories**: kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 113

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Niles
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI, United States, Michigan 49120
- **lat**: 41.86532
- **long**: -86.34011
- **full address**: 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI, United States, Michigan 49120

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BATurday Night Live! being held?
  - **A:** BATurday Night Live! takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI, United States, Michigan 49120.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BATurday Night Live!?
  - **A:** BATurday Night Live! is organized by Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BATurday Night Live! 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 Niles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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