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Learn about Illinois bats at Graves-Hume Library · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: Learn about Illinois bats at Graves Hume Library. Written by
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Speaker 1: Shaw Local News Network. This article is being read by
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Speaker 1: an automated voice brought to you by Everlit. The public
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Speaker 1: is invited to discover Illinois' bat species and their role
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Speaker 1: in local ecosystems during Bat-tastic Illinois. On Wednesday, October 1st
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Speaker 1: from 6-7pm at Graves Hume Public Library, 1401 West Main Street.
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Speaker 1: The program will introduce participants to bat species found in Illinois,
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Speaker 1: their behaviors and life histories, and the essential services they
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Speaker 1: provide to the environment. Attendees will also learn about challenges
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Speaker 1: bats face today. The session will highlight citizen science initiatives
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Speaker 1: that enable individuals to support bat conservation, including reporting bat
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Speaker 1: sightings and participating in acoustic monitoring projects. Registration is available
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Speaker 1: at go.illinois.edu slash batmendota. For questions or to request accommodations,
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Speaker 1: contact Emily Hansen at mhansen at illinois.edu or 815-433-0707. Early
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Speaker 1: requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.