Bat Habitat Assessment – Online – October 13th – 14th, 2026
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10/13/2026 - 10/14/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific Time
Bat Habitat Assessment is an introductory, applied two-day online course with student-led field and data analysis assignments. Designed for those new to bat habitat assessments, the course provides a step-by-step approach to identifying and documenting bat habitat in the field and using industry-standard acoustic monitoring techniques to evaluate habitat use by bat species. The course is grounded in current guidance, standardized survey protocols, and recognized industry best practices.
What should I bring or supply?
You will need:
- Computer
- Stable internet access
- Pen and paper
Please note that each afternoon features a student-led field component. See the recommended equipment list for these sessions below. If a participant does not have the equipment, alternatives can be arranged with the instructor.
Appropriate clothing for field work, including suitable all-weather boots
- Field notebook
- Camera (phone camera is acceptable)
- Compass (phone app is acceptable)
- GPS (phone app is acceptable)
- Field guides to local trees
- Measuring tape or Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) tape
- Binoculars
- Google Earth Pro (free download)
- Smart phone or printer for reviewing air photos
“The course was very informative and the instructors were definitely very knowledgeable and great instructors. I feel now more prepared to work on and support bat programs, and guide staff on what to look for to ensure we aren’t missing bat habitat when doing biophysical site assessments and wildlife sweeps”
– Victoria
“Awesome course! Maggie and Matt are great presenters and clearly have a lot of experience with bats. I enjoyed the course.”
– Vicki