Bat Hike - FULL

Schedule

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Kishwaukee Gorge North County Forest Preserve | Rockford, IL

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🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.
🦇 Learn all about everyone’s favorite flying mammal—the bat! Stewardship Coordinator Keith will discuss the bat species that are native to our area, the challenges they face, and how our Community Science volunteers track them with sound-monitoring techniques. Then we’ll break out the “batpack” and hike the trails in search of bats!
This is a free family-friendly event. Participants should plan to hike about three-quarters of a mile on mostly flat terrain (mowed trail). A few headlamps will be available for loan, but participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight or phones. Limit 15 participants.
📍 Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve, 4643 Blackhawk Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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Kishwaukee Gorge North County Forest Preserve, Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve, Rockford, IL 61109, United States

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