Archive – 2026 Events

NBMP WINTER HIBERNATION COUNTS – Jan & Feb ’26

Many licenced bat workers carry out surveys of hibernation sites in January and February each year, although these can be extended from December to March.
They often need assistance or are willing to take others along.

Sat 28th Feb 2026 – Bat Detector Workshop

This is a private workshop for Norton and Chiselborough Nature Network. However depending on the numbers taking part from the group, there may be spaces available to Bat Group members. Email us to be added to the waiting list.

  • Local village hall at 1:30 to 4:30PM

Sat 28th March – Bat Detector Building Workshop, Levels

You can build your own LOW cost, and HIGHLY capable bat detector from the Pipistrelle family of devices.

Click here for full details of how the workshops work, and what you need to bring.

Sat 11th April – Bat Detector Building Workshop, Taunton

You can build your own LOW cost, and HIGHLY capable bat detector from the Pipistrelle family of devices.

Click here for full details of how the workshops work, and what you need to bring.

Sat 11th APRIL – Ultrasound Recorder Building Workshop, Taunton

You can build your own LOW cost, and HIGHLY capable ultrasound recorder from the Pipistrelle family of devices. This is a more advanced workshop for those with some electronics experience, such as attending a bat detector workshop before.

Click here for full details of how the workshops work, and what you need to bring.