Southern Illinois' Snake Road is closed to vehicles through October 30 to protect migrating snakes and amphibians, but visitors can still explore it on foot.
Indiana's annual Bat Festival returns Sept. 26 with live bats, wildlife presentations, hands-on demonstrations, a wetland hike and a chance to listen for bats after dark.
Have bats roosting on your property? Indiana DNR is asking residents to report bat colonies to help track populations and support conservation efforts.