Prairie Research Institute Expo
2025-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Forbes Natural History Survey Building, 1816 S. Oak St., Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
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 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!

Green Garden Fair
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois
Come visit our table at the Green Garden Fair

Central Illinois Bat Fest
2025-09-06 | Anita Purves Narure Center, Champaign IL, 1505 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
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.

The Invisible Mammal showing
2025-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Forbes Natural History Survey Building, 1816 S. Oak St., Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
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.

Growin Green Market
2026-05-02 09:00 - 13:00 | SCARCE, 800 S Rohlwing Rd (IL Rt 53), Addison, IL

Bat Fest
2026-09-26 13:00 - 20:00 | Anita Purves Narure Center, Champaign IL, 1505 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
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, flap over to Crystal Lake Park at 5:30 kick things off with our costume contest of epic proportions for all ages. And when the sun sets, witness a live demonstration of bats’ echolocation, on a live bat acoustic walk to hear and see real bats hunting for bugs under the stars!
