Evening Bat Walk Lake Chabot Marina (Castro Valley)

Susan will lead us out and back on a 3-mile round trip walk to watch and hear (she’ll bring her “bat detector”) the bats foraging over the lake. Lake Chabot hosts several species of bats, both residents and migrants. Come out and join the fun.

The trail is paved with some moderate up-and-down. Bring appropriate gear for a night walk, e.g., Flashlight for the return walk, Jacket, Something soft to sit on (we will be sitting on slanted ground for quite a while watching the bats, so you might wish to bring a blanket or a cushion.)

This walk is free, but you might consider making a donation to the Regional Parks Foundation: https://www.regionalparksfoundation.org/

Leader: Susan Ramos, EBRPD Naturalist

This trip is free but advance registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the trip and close at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug 15.  Directions for registered participants are below.

Please note the public health guidelines for this trip, as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic:

• Walk is limited to 30 participants plus the leaders. There will not be a waiting list.

• Participants must register online and acknowledge acceptance of our liability waiver. Each person must register separately. No “drop ins,” please.

Thank you for your flexibility in helping us ensure that everyone remains healthy! Because we have to limit the size of trips, please do not sign up unless you are committed to attending.

Directions: Meet at the marina between the snack bar and the restrooms. The marina parking lot is at 17600 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546. ]

Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/Bf6nNGF4ahK5imCT9