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 […]

Come listen to Abby Pagels set the record straight on myths about bats!

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. During the Expo, PRI scientists and staff will offer visitors […]

Come visit our table at the Green Garden Fair

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.

Celebrate Bat Week (https://batweek.org) with us! Bring your lunch and we will provide the snacks and drinks. Join us to watch a new film about bats, white-nose syndrome and an all female team of scientists! https://www.theinvisiblemammal.com/home Showing is at Forbes Natural History Survey, room 1005. Limited meter parking available.

Join us at the third annual Central Illinois Bat Festival — a free two-part celebration of bats, bugs, and science! This year, we’re celebrating backyard bugs and bats! Kicking off at 1pm at Anita Purves Nature Center, explore vendor booths, food trucks, kids art activities, face painting, and thrilling talks from top bat experts. Then, […]