Dates:
Fr., 28. Aug. 2026, 18:00–22:00
Spend an evening getting to know these adorable, nocturnal, flying mammals that play a vital role in the ecological balance. Bats are true indicators of an ecosystem’s health. What is their way of life? How can we coexist with them?
Acoustic walks, expert booths, a lecture… Connect with the subtle world of bats on a balmy summer evening.
**Program**
**In the event hall of the Restaurant des Evaux and on its terrace:**
Activities for all ages
Lecture on bats (7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.)—Learn all about these mammals and the light that threatens them
I fly, therefore I am…? Focus on the evolution of batsSeeing with their ears—The secrets of echolocation
Diet—When a hungry bat is on the hunt, insects run for their lives!
Scientific studies—Different methods for studying nocturnal and inaudible animals
Bat Conservation - What if we helped them at home?
Bats in Need - How does the ARBOR care center help them?
Parc des Evaux - How can we support nature in the park?
Activities for Families
Bat Library: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Activities for Children
Bingo: 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Bat Mask Workshop: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
**In the park:**
Activities for all ages
Orienteering Course: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, results at 8:45 PM
Acoustic walks: every 15 minutes starting at 8:30 p.m., sign up on-site
Organized by: Chauves-souris Genève in partnership with Muséum Genève.
In partnership with the Fondation des Evaux and the Restaurant des Evaux
**Practical information:**
Friday, August 28, 2026
6:00 PM–10:00 PM / free...
Cost: CHF 0.-
Bookings: https://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mhn/votre-visite/agenda/la-nuit-des-chauves-souris/
Image credit: MHNG
Source: Event information supplied by Muséum de Genève et Musée d'histoire des sciences (official OpenAgenda) — OpenAgenda open-licence event data.
