All About Bats
Event information
Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: All ages.
Contact: 815-722-4121
Location: Hammel Woods — Route 59 Access
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Event details
Join a naturalist to learn about these often misunderstood fascinating creatures of the night. Learn about our local bat species and find out how they are essential to a healthy ecosystem. As the bats silently leave their daytime roost, we’ll use bat-detecting equipment to reveal exactly who is heading out into the night. Then we’ll head out for a short hike to explore bat habitat and see if we can spot them performing their nightly aerial acrobatics as they search for food.
Event requirements
Registration required by Thursday, Aug. 1: 815-722-4121.
Meet at the Shorewood Grove Shelter.
The hike will be less than 1 mile on natural surfaces over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.