Saturday,

July 26^th, 2014

7:30 PM

Meet at 1 Aloha Lane

Hickory Lane Buffer to Wolf Road Prairie at North side of 31st Street west of Wolf Road, Westchester

Indiana Bat Colony (USFWS, Andrew King)

Biologist inspecting a Northern Long-Eared Bat with White Nose Syndrome (USFWS)

Please join us to learn about bats and their vital role in the natural world. We will look into their form, function, myth and truth.

Find out what is causing the alarming decline in bat populations in North America and how this affects native ecosystems, world economies, and all of us. Following the indoor presentation, we will take a hike out to Wolf Road Prairie and look for these mysterious mammals of the night sky.

Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing.  Insect repellent is recommended.

For more information about this free program at Wolf Road Prairie, email stpsspale@aol.com or call 708-865-8736 to reserve your spot.

Wolf Road Prairie is owned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.  The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission oversees management and protection of the site.