Arboretum at Night

Summer Solstice: Wine, Cheese and Bats

For this evening event, enjoy wine and cheese while
Dr. Cullen Geiselman gives a brief summary of the world’s bat species, their habitats, life histories, and dispels common bat myths as well as discusses the eight bat species found in the Houston area. Afterwards we will go on a ‘bat walk’ on the Arboretum grounds to spotlight and detect bats using an ultrasonic bat detector.

Note: Minimum age to attend is 13 years. Refreshments will include wine, cheese and water. Wear comfortable shoes for approximate 1/4 mile walk to Arboretum meadow. Event will be held inside in case of rain.

Guide: Dr. Cullen Geiselman is a specialist in Bat/Plant interaction in the Neotropics. Geiselman received her doctorate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Columbia in 2010. Geiselman has spent time studying in Kenya and Costa Rica, and has worked for Bat Conservation International in Austin. Since 2010 she has been a proud Arboretum board member.

Date: June 25, 2011; 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Cost: $30 for members, and $45 for non-members
Note: Event will be held inside in case of rain. No refunds or credits for missed classes/programs.

Event registration is full. - Our next evening event will be:
Waugh Bridge Bat Adventure - Aug. 6

Questions? Email for more information.