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Master Naturalists offer bat listening hike at Dayton Bluffs · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: Master Naturalists offer bat listening hike at Dayton Bluff's written
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by Shaw Local News Network. This article is being read
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by an automated voice brought to you by Everlett. The
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University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists are inviting the community
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to listen to bats on June thirteenth. Participants will hike
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through Dayton Bluffs Preserve after dark, equipped with acoustic monitors
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that translate bat echolocation into audible sounds. The two hour
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hike begins at eight thirty pm. Illinois is home to
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thirteen bat species, but their populations are declining. The hike
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will explain why and what residents can do to help.
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All ages are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes
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and bring a flashlight or headlamp. The preserve is located
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at twenty nine ninety seven Aisle seventy one, Ottawa. Space
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is limited. Register on line at go dot Illinois dot
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edu slash bat Dayton Bluffs. People who need accommodations should
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contact Hanson at Mhanson at Illinois dot edu or eight
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one five four three three zero seven zero seven. Early
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requests are encouraged.