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Teen Bat Crawl

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: Ages 13-18. Participants younger than 18 must have a parent or guardian remain onsite for the duration of the program.

Contact: 815-722-9303

Location: Monee Reservoir

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Event details

As the sun starts to dip, the night shift takes flight! Join a naturalist and a trained bat monitor for an evening hike in search of bats, then gather around the fire for a bat chat and s’mores! Explore behaviors and adaptations while keeping your eyes to the skies for this bat-tastic evening. The hike will be about 1 mile on natural surfaces across uneven terrain.  

Event requirements

Registration required by Thursday, July 9: 708-946-2216. 

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The hike will be about 1 mile on natural surfaces across uneven terrain.  Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.