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Illinois Extension to offer National Bat Week program Oct. 29 in Ottawa · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Illinois Extension to offer National Bat Week program October 29th in Ottawa.
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by Everlit. The University of Illinois Extension will offer community members a
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bats and snacks program to celebrate National bats Week from 5 to
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6:30 p.m, Thursday, October 29th at Nell's Woodland, 2000 Alexis Avenue, Ottawa.
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Attendees can learn about bats ecology, pollinator, and insect controller contributions and
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conservation challenges facing North American and state of Illinois bat populations. Participants
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also will be able to use acoustic equipment to listen for bats
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high frequency call and learn how researchers study bat activity. The program
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includes a cooking demonstration featuring food-benefiting, bat pollination, and pest control services.
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Attendees are encouraged to wear walking shoes and bring a headlamp or
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flashlight. The program will be led by University of Illinois AG and
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Natural Resources Educator Emily Hansen and food and nutrition educator Susan Glassman.
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Registration is required. To register, visit go.illinois.edu slash batsnacks.
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Early accommodation requests for access needs are encouraged. To make a request,
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email manson at illinois.edu or call 815-433-0707.