20th Annual Indiana Bat Festival

Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 AM 9:00 PM 10:00 21:00
Indiana State University & Dobbs Park Nature Center (map)
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Join us at the Dobbs Nature Center for the 20th Annual Indiana Bat Festival. This is a free event to attend hosted by the Indiana State University Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation in the Department of Biology.

Indiana State University

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In the Science Building

Bat Festival - Live Bat Shows & Live Animals - Children's Activities

Art Exhibit - Poetry Readings - Sycamore Sa

College of Arts and Sciences Preview Day

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Begins in University Hall

Dobbs Park

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Nature Hikes - Kids Craft Activities Bat Activity Course

Activities on How To Detect Bats in the Wild

Exhibitors Include: Dobbs Park and Wabash Valley, Audubon Society, Bird Town Indiana Cecil M. Harden Lake, Indiana DNR, Indiana Karst Conservancy, International Crane Foundation

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Sep

10:00 AM10:00

Explore Wabashiki

Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
Explore Wabashiki (map)
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Explore the wonders of the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area at RiverScape's annual Explore Wabashiki event! Enjoy a day of outdoor adventure, family fun, and learning about our local natural treasures.

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Sep

6:00 PM18:00

Moonlight on the Wabash 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
Fairbanks Park (map)
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On September 10th at 6:00 p.m., we'll gather at picturesque Fairbanks Park, nestled along the serene Wabash. As twilight descends, we'll celebrate its beauty and vitality, all while raising crucial funds to support the vital work of transforming this local treasure. We will enjoy live music, delicious refreshments, and great company. We'll also take this opportunity to honor an individual or organization whose outstanding contributions have significantly impacted the Wabash River and its surroundings.

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