The Bat Conservation Trust

Bats for Heritage Professionals course coming up! Are you ready to learn how to work alongside bats in heritage buildings? This is an engaging and essential CPD for anyone working in ecology or involved in the maintenance/ renovation and management of heritage buildings. The two-part online course delivered over 2 afternoons, 26 Nov and 3 Dec 2024, is based on the latest professional guidelines, research and guidance on bats and content is based on technical advice developed by Historic England, Natural England, English Heritage, the National Trust and the Bat Conservation Trust. Book today: https://lnkd.in/edbk4fFe Photo (c) Hugh Clark #bats #conservation #HeritageBuildings

We only have 4 spaces left for BCT's brand-new course, Landscaping for Nature and People, with co-tutors and hosts of the RHS : https://lnkd.in/eUkFEHxY. Booking deadline is TOMORROW 24 October (first come first serve). Taking place at their flagship garden research centre at Wisley on 31 October, with their showcase wildlife garden. Join a cross sector of industry professionals involved in the design and build of landscapes in this fantastic setting, to share knowledge and ideas on creating multifunctional biodiverse places that connect people to nature. This course is for professionals working in this space, such as ecologists, architects, landscape architects and horticulturists, who want to have better conversations about achieving real wins for nature and people. #Landscaping #Nature #Horticulture #UrbanBiodiveristy #Gardens #Training #LandscapingIndustry #GardenDesign

Are you a wildlife rehabilitator or bat carer in the UK? OR Do you carry out bat box checks in the UK (under license) and record measurements such as bat size or weight? Please share your records and help us understand how climate change is affecting bats. Email cpl@bats.org.uk to find out more about this project and how to get involved.

You can now book your place for BCT's brand-new course, Landscaping for Nature and People, with co-tutors and hosts of the RHS : https://lnkd.in/eUkFEHxY. Taking place at their flagship garden research centre at Wisley on 31 October, with their showcase wildlife garden. Join a cross sector of industry professionals involved in the design and build of landscapes in this fantastic setting, to share knowledge and ideas on creating multifunctional biodiverse places that connect people to nature. This course is for professionals working in this space, such as ecologists, architects, landscape architects and horticulturists, who want to have better conversations about achieving real wins for nature and people. #Landscaping #Nature #Horticulture #UrbanBiodiveristy #Gardens #Training #FSE24 #LandscapingIndustry #GardenDesign

NEW vacancy at Bat Conservation Trust. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Helpline Manager! You will play a key role in overseeing the daily operations of the National Bat Helpline, managing a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. You will ensure that the service delivers high-quality advice, contributes to bat conservation efforts, and fosters partnerships with key stakeholders. This is a full-time, permanent contract. You will be managing the National Bat Helpline alongside our current Helpline Managers who job-share. Application deadline is 9am, 28 October. More information and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/euBi9N93 #vacancy #recruiting #BatConservation #BatHelpline

Applications for the Kate Barlow Award are now open! The Kate Barlow Award is open to postgraduate students anywhere in the world conducting research which has direct relevance for bat conservation. If you are interested or know someone who might be, you can find more information about how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eDqUiEmF . Application deadline is 5pm GMT on the 29th November. #science #BatConservation #research #postgraduate #BatResearch

The Bat Workers Forum is an annual meeting held online open to anyone interested in bats, regardless of whether the interest is professional or voluntary and regardless of experience. Taking place online on 24 October, 7pm. Free but booking required: https://lnkd.in/eXg58N7A The aims of the forum are to: - facilitate communication and the sharing of experience between all bat workers and those interested in bats, regardless of knowledge or experience enable the concerns, views and opinions of bat workers, bat groups and anyone interested in bats to be shared and discussed and, where relevant, communicated through to BCT and SNCOs - enable feedback, from the relevant parties (e.g. BCT or SNCOs) on issues previously raised - a round up of major issues and/or highlights from attendees

Our very own Joanna Ferguson wrote a wonderful piece for Roofing Today Magazine about how industry partnerships can benefit both people and bats! #BatConservation #BuiltEnvironment #Construction #Roofing #UrbanPlanning #RoofingToday

You can now book your place for BCT's brand-new course, Landscaping for Nature and People, with co-tutors and hosts of the RHS : https://lnkd.in/eUkFEHxY. Taking place at their flagship garden research centre at Wisley on 31 October, with their showcase wildlife garden. Join a cross sector of industry professionals involved in the design and build of landscapes in this fantastic setting, to share knowledge and ideas on creating multifunctional biodiverse places that connect people to nature. This course is for professionals working in this space, such as ecologists, architects, landscape architects and horticulturists, who want to have better conversations about achieving real wins for nature and people. #Landscaping #Nature #Horticulture #UrbanBiodiveristy #Gardens #Training

Today is #InternationalPodcastDay and we cannot wait for season 6 of our BatChat podcast - coming back on the 31 October so save the date and watch this space! In the meantime here is a trailer. We are also delighted to share that BatChat has been shortlisted for the Independent Podcast Awards! Thank you to Steven Roe for all your hard work, our wonderful speakers and listeners. Thank you to Wildlife Acoustics & Wildcare for sponsoring the BatChat Podcast in 2023-2024! #podcast #BatChat