# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bat Acoustic Walk - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home, why their populations are in decline, and what you can do to help.  Then experience the thrill of “listening in” on a short hike with specialized acoustic equipment as they forage and navigate the night sky.
 
All ages are welcome.  Space is limited.  Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp. 


September 19, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
780 E Rd
Hennepin, IL 61327

Register online at go.illinois.edu/BatDixon


If you need an accommodation to participate, please contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-433-0707.  Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hennepin/bat-acoustic-walk-dixon-waterfowl-refuge/200030566375302
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hennepin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
- **lat**: 41.22
- **long**: -89.338
- **full address**: Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, Hennepin, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Bat Acoustic Walk - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/32eab584c913c71d58fae5f2d624214b3a50f540b3d05d8c16afb48c46b76fad-rimg-w1200-h675-dc382828-gmir?v=1788457064

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bat Acoustic Walk - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge being held?
  - **A:** Bat Acoustic Walk - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, Hennepin, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bat Acoustic Walk - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge?
  - **A:** Bat Acoustic Walk - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge is organized by University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Bat Acoustic Walk - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/32eab584c913c71d58fae5f2d624214b3a50f540b3d05d8c16afb48c46b76fad-rimg-w1200-h675-dc382828-gmir?v=1788457064",
        "startDate": "2026-09-19T19:00:00-05:00",
        "endDate": "2026-09-19T20:30:00-05:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/hennepin/bat-acoustic-walk-dixon-waterfowl-refuge/200030566375302",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Dixon Waterfowl Refuge",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "name": "Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, Hennepin, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Hennepin",
                "addressRegion": "IL",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "41.22",
                "longitude": "-89.338"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home, why their populations are in decline, and what you can do to help.  Then experience the thrill of “list",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "University of Illinois Extension BureauLaSalleMarshall & Putnam Counties",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/university-of-illinois-extension-bureaulasallemarshall-and-putnam-counties/23443014"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```