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World Science Festival Brisbane Digital Detox: Meet the Microbats with Dr Elizabeth Williams
22 & 26 Mar 2025
Simpson’s Falls, Mount Coot-Tha
1 hour
(no interval, subject to change without notice)
$25
01948ba6-f9e1-09fd-86d1-2fb9b3c15f58 Digital Detox: Meet the Microbats with Dr Elizabeth Williams World Science Festival Brisbane Festival World Science Festival Brisbane Digital Detox: Meet the Microbats with Dr Elizabeth Williams
22 & 26 Mar 2025
Simpson’s Falls, Mount Coot-Tha
Overview
Discover the hidden world of Brisbane’s microbats on this fascinating nighttime walking tour with wildlife ecologist Dr Elizabeth Williams. These tiny, often unseen creatures play a vital role in our environment, and this is your chance to learn all about them – what they are, how they contribute to our ecosystems and what you can do to support their survival.
As the sun sets, look to the skies and witness these remarkable animals in action, all while guided by Dr Williams’ expert insights. Perfect for nature lovers and the curious alike, this tour promises a memorable encounter with Brisbane’s nocturnal wildlife. Digital Detox features a suite of curated nature walks and wildlife experiences hosted by scientists, researchers and ecological experts all over Brisbane. Attendees will receive a hand-made sustainable phone bag by local artist, Norton Fredericks at the outset of each guided experience to encourage disconnection from their digital devices and reconnection with nature.
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