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Lewistown, IL – Dickson Mounds Museum presents “Goin’ Batty” on Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 1:00 - 4:00pm. Sharon Peterson of Incredible Bats will present a live bat show featuring Egyptian Fruit Bats and African Straw-Colored Bats. The presentation will highlight the importance of bats, e.g., how they help pollinate plants and trees and eat mosquitoes, and dispel many myths. Participants will have an up-close look at these unique creatures. Photo opportunities with the bats will be available after the presentation. Local researchers will also be on-hand to provide insight into the bat populations of the Illinois River Valley. Kids may also enjoy hands-on craft activities before and after the program.
The live bat show will begin at 2:00 p.m. Free tickets are available beginning at 1:00 p.m. the day of the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited in the auditorium. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
The Illinois State Museum - Dickson Mounds is located between Lewistown and Havana off Illinois Routes 78 and 97. The museum is open free to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. Tours and special programs are available for groups with reservations. For more information call 309.547.3721 or TTY 217.782.9175 or visit the www.experienceDicksonMounds.com. Also check out weekly updates on Facebook at “Illinois State Museum – Dickson Mounds”.
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