# Family Science Program: All About Bats

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Ages: Activities are intended for ages 6-11 (though older children are welcome to participate, too!)
- Price: Free (registration required, capacity limited)
- Organizer: Environmental Volunteers
- Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/692097701857
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

In this Environmental Volunteers community program at the EcoCenter in the Palo Alto Baylands, EV docents guide families through hands-on activities about the different kinds of bats, how they hunt and what they eat. Children work with real bat specimens and explore some of the myths and mysteries surrounding California's local bats. EV notes that no live bats are handled during the program. The activities are aimed at ages 6 to 11, though older children are welcome to join. The program is free but capacity is limited, so registration is through Eventbrite, with a waitlist if tickets sell out.

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