# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Bat Week - Bats & Snacks
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate National Bat Week by discovering the hidden world of bats. Learn how these nighttime mammals contribute to healthy ecosystems through pollination and insect control, explore current bat conservation efforts, and enjoy a cooking demonstration featuring foods connected to bats. We'll finish the evening with a short walk through Nell's Woodland, using acoustic monitors to listen for bats flying overhead.

October 29, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Nell's Woodland
2000 Alexis Ave
Ottawa, IL 61350

Register online at go.illinois.edu/BatSnacks

For questions or 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/ottawa/national-bat-week-bats-and-snacks/200030604654032
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Nell's Woodland 
- **lat**: 41.36241
- **long**: -88.84079
- **full address**: Nell's Woodland , 2000 Alexis Avenue,Ottawa,IL,United States
- **location**: Nell's Woodland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Bat Week - Bats & Snacks being held?
  - **A:** National Bat Week - Bats & Snacks takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Nell's Woodland , 2000 Alexis Avenue,Ottawa,IL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Bat Week - Bats & Snacks?
  - **A:** National Bat Week - Bats & Snacks 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.

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