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UID:1389-1761649200-1761656400@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:The Invisible Mammal showing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Bat Week (https://batweek.org) with us! \nBring your lunch and we will provide the snacks and drinks. \nJoin us to watch a new film about bats\, white-nose syndrome and an all female team of scientists! \nhttps://www.theinvisiblemammal.com/home \nShowing is at Forbes Natural History Survey\, room 1005. Limited meter parking available.
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/the-invisible-mammal-showing/
LOCATION:Forbes Natural History Survey Building\, 1816 S. Oak St.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
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CREATED:20250310T172736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T172736Z
UID:1304-1757116800-1757203199@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Central Illinois Bat Fest
DESCRIPTION:Local bat biologists and educators invite you to save the date for this second annual FREE event! There will be something for all ages and levels of bat enthusiasts including exhibitors\, guest speakers\, kids’ activities\, information on bat conservation and more.
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/central-illinois-bat-fest/
LOCATION:Anita Purves Narure Center\, Champaign IL\, 1505 N Broadway Ave\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T120000
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CREATED:20250410T200150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T200150Z
UID:1370-1746867600-1746878400@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Green Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come visit our table at the Green Garden Fair
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/green-garden-fair/
LOCATION:235 S Kenilworth Ave\, Elmhurst\, 235 S Kenilworth Ave\, Elmhurst\, Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20250407T185750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T185750Z
UID:1333-1746266400-1746284400@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Research Institute Expo
DESCRIPTION:Discovery awaits at the 2025 PRI Expo in Research Park! Join us for this free\, family-friendly event\, where visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in science and technology with over 50 STEM exhibits\, demonstrations\, and hands-on activities\, including the Illinois Bat Conservation Program Booth. \n\n\nDuring the Expo\, PRI scientists and staff will offer visitors a glimpse of the fascinating subjects they study every day — natural history\, archaeology\, hydrology and water\, weather and climate\, pollution prevention\, and sustainable energy. From digging for fossils to learning about Illinois’ birds and bats\, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/prairie-research-institute-expo/
LOCATION:Forbes Natural History Survey Building\, 1816 S. Oak St.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T200000
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CREATED:20250410T195658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T195658Z
UID:1365-1745258400-1745265600@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Science on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to Abby Pagels set the record straight on myths about bats!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/science-on-tap/
LOCATION:Keg Grove Brewery\, 712 E Empire St Suite 2\, Bloomington\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20240828T192139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T192620Z
UID:1271-1727481600-1727567999@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Central Illinois Bat Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/central-illinois-bat-festival/
LOCATION:Anita Purves Narure Center\, Champaign IL\, 1505 N Broadway Ave\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20240516T205139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T205139Z
UID:1234-1719655200-1719662400@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Day
DESCRIPTION:Children of all ages can come out to Starved Rock State Park to celebrate World Ranger Day and earn their Junior Ranger badge by visiting an array of fun and educational stations all along the trail by the Starved Rock Visitor Center.  Try your hand at archery\, visit with a conservation police officer\, discover the different animals that live in Illinois and learn how to identify their tracks and scat!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/junior-ranger-day/
LOCATION:Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center\, Oglesby\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T160000
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CREATED:20240516T204923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T204923Z
UID:1229-1717236000-1717257600@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Emergence Convergence Festival
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URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/emergence-convergence-festival/
LOCATION:Allerton Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000
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CREATED:20240308T162337Z
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UID:1198-1714813200-1714827600@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Green Garden Market
DESCRIPTION:We will have a table at the market\, come join us!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/10th-annual-green-garden-market/
LOCATION:SCARCE\, 800 S Rohlwing Rd (IL Rt 53)\, Addison\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20240308T163650Z
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UID:1209-1711458000-1711461600@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Bartonville Youth Library
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by the IBCP team!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/bartonville-youth-library/
LOCATION:Alpha Park Library\, 3527 S. Airport Rd\, Bartonville\, IL\, 61607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T140000
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CREATED:20240308T162728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T162805Z
UID:1203-1711288800-1711294200@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Earth Awareness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Register at: https://frankfort.librarycalendar.com/event/earth-awareness-fair-8446\nMeeting Room A/B\n 
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/earth-awareness-fair/
LOCATION:Frankfort Public Library\, 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd.\, Frankfort\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T180000
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CREATED:20230429T001907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T152056Z
UID:1121-1697565600-1697572800@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Neighbor Nights at The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois Bat Conservation Program at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center on October 17th at 6:00pm! We will talk about bats in Illinois and see if we can pick up any bat echolocation calls on our detectors!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/neighbor-nights-at-the-national-great-rivers-research-and-education-center/
LOCATION:National Great Rivers Research and Education Center\, 1 Confluence Way\, East Alton\, Illinois\, 62024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T170000
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CREATED:20231009T151945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T151945Z
UID:1156-1697216400-1697227200@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Friday
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are $5 per person\, children 5 and under are free.  A cash bar will be open from 5-8pm.  S’mores will be served.  Please bring your own lawn chairs. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/fireside-friday/
LOCATION:Allerton Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20230429T000821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T155041Z
UID:1119-1696098600-1696105800@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Bat Hike at Starved Rock State Park
DESCRIPTION:This event is full\, please look out for future bat programs! \nJoin the Illinois Bat Conservation Program at Starved Rock State Park for a fun night talking about bats in Illinois and joining them for an evening walk with acoustic detectors that record bat echolocation calls! The program will start at 6:30pm on September 30th.
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/bat-hike-at-starved-rock-state-park/
LOCATION:Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center\, Oglesby\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20230428T235413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T235413Z
UID:1106-1683363600-1683378000@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Growin Green Garden Market 2023
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Illinois Bat Conservation Program on May 6th at the Growin’ Green Garden Market in Addison\, IL! Learn about how bats benefit your backyard and what plants attract bats!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/growin-green-garden-market-2023/
LOCATION:800 S Rohlwing Rd Addison IL\, 800 S Rohlwing Rd.\, Addison\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T183000
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CREATED:20221012T202819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T202819Z
UID:1024-1666893600-1666895400@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Learn About Illinois Bats with DeKalb Library
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URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/learn-about-illinois-bats-with-dekalb-library/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20220422T203307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T205024Z
UID:972-1651309200-1651323600@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Growin Green Garden Market 2022
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the Growin Green Garden Market in Addison Illinois (800 S Rohlwing Rd (IL Rt 53))! The IBCP Team will have a booth talking about the benefits bats can have in your backyard and garden! Details below. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/growin-green-garden-market-2022/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20201214T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T185201Z
UID:836-1621774800-1621778400@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Bats!
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nAssistant coordinator\, Brittany Rogness will be presenting in a virtual zoom event through the Tolono Public Library District about bats in Illinois! Join us May 23rd from 1:00 – 2:00pm. \nContact the Tolono Public Library District for more information!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/illinois-bats/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Tolono Public Library District":MAILTO:programs@tolonolibrary.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190812
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20190709T200915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T200915Z
UID:654-1565308800-1565567999@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun at the state fair with the Illinois Bat Conservation Program! \nWe will be tabling with the Illinois State Water Survey\, Illinois State Museum\, Dickson Mounds Museum and the Illinois State Archaeological Society including talking about our work and providing activities for the kids – come stop by! \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/illinois-state-fair/
LOCATION:Conservation World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055242
CREATED:20190709T195700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T195700Z
UID:651-1564075800-1564084800@www.illinoisbats.org
SUMMARY:Cosley Zoo Uncorked
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cosley Zoo for after hours wine tasting\, zoo animals and live entertainment. \nWe will be there with a table to talk about our program and answer any bat questions. The proceeds from the sale of the wine “Stoppers to Stop Extinction” at the event will be donated to the Illinois Bat Conservation Program!
URL:https://www.illinoisbats.org/event/cosley-zoo-uncorked/
LOCATION:Cosley Zoo\, 1356 North Gary Ave.\, Wheaton\, IL\, United States
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