Mark your calendars now for the FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival September 28!


Everyone is invited to Anita Purves Nature Center and Crystal Lake Park on September 28, for the Central Illinois Bat Festival.

This festival has something for all ages.

On September 28, from 1 - 4 p.m., the Bat Festival will be at Anita Purves Nature Center. There will be something for all ages and levels of bat enthusiasts including exhibitors, guest speakers, kids' activities, and information on bat conservation and more. No registration is needed; come as you are!

Then, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., the festival will move to Crystal Lake Park. Go on a walk in the dusk and listen and look for bats.

Everything is free for all ages. Call the nature center at (217) 384-4062 for more information. Check out the event web page for updates and more information.