The third annual Central Illinois Bat Festival kicked off Saturday afternoon at Anita Purves Nature Center to raise awareness and enthusiasm for bats. This year’s theme was “Backyard Bugs and Bats.” The free, two-part celebration brought together talks from bat experts, guided hikes through Busey Woods, face painting, taxidermied bats on display, food trucks and...
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