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Starved Rock Saplings Storytime - Going Batty

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Sat, Oct 21 , 2023 • 9:30am - 10:30am

2678 E 875th Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348

Park naturalists have gone batty-that is batty over bats!

Falltober fest on October 21 will kick off with a children's story and craft program all about bats at 9:30 a.m. at the Eagle Roost Cabin behind the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Parents must chaperone their child during the program. Please register by emailing lisa.sons@illinois.gov, All state park programs are free but donations to the Starved Rock Foundation are always welcome.

All IDNR/state park programs are free but donations to the Starved Rock Foundation on site are more than welcome.

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