Night Hike: Bats
Event information
Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 10 and older.
Contact: 708-946-2216
Location: Messenger Woods Nature Preserve
![A silhouette of two bats flying at dusk.](/getmedia/4c70c397-ffbe-49b8-b072-e03abbc42cab/bat-silhouette-shutterstock.jpg?width=1500&height=1000&ext=.jpg)
Event details
Bats have long been the subject of lore and myth. Separate fact from fiction as evening twilight descends upon the woodland then embark on a guided night hike to discover the diversity of bat species in Will County. Bat sounds undetected by human hearing will be revealed with the help of bat-vocalization-detecting equipment.
Event requirements
Registration required by Wednesday, Sept. 4: 708-946-2216.
Meet at the Hawthorn Grove Shelter.
The hike will be up to 1 mile long and take place in low light on both paved and natural trails over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.