Night Shift: Bats of Warbler Ridge
Fri, Jul 31
|Community Drive
Join us to discover our initiatives and find out how you can contribute. After the talk, we'll watch the bats emerge from their pods at night. Bring a lawn chair, a flashlight, and apply bug spray! Registration is limited to the first 25 participants. Please sign up using the link below.
Time & Location
Jul 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Community Drive, Community Dr, Charleston, IL 61920, USA
About the event
At Warbler Ridge Conservation Area, we work to rebuild habitat for several bat species, including the endangered Indiana bat. Come learn about our efforts and how you can help. The talk will be followed by viewing of the bats leaving their pods at night. Bring a lawn chair and a flashlight and wear your bug spray! This is an EXCLUSIVE, one-time guided opportunity! Warbler RCA is NOT open for visitors after sunset. Registration is limited to the first 25 to register, please register here.
Due to very limited parking at Warbler Ridge, please park at Linder Sports Complex and Charleston Parks and Recreation staff will provide a shuttle to Warbler Ridge. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer bat-monitor, please email taylor@grandprairiefriends.org.