Here's some awesome FACTS about BATS to get you primed for this fun program:

• There are 47 species of bats found in the United States (1400 worldwide!), but only 15 native to South Carolina.
• Bats are the ONLY mammal capable of true flight.
• Every bat native to SC preys on insects, but across the world bats will also eat small vertebrates, fruits, and even blood!
• Bat populations are declining due to the spread of a fungal disease: White-Nose syndrome.

Now we know you're itching to learn more! Join us for a walk and talk with SCDNR Bat Biologist, Jennifer Kindel, as she shares her knowledge of bats and they're importance to our habitats. She'll be bringing along an echometer to help us hear the bats as they soar above us. Bonus: this counts a night hike!

WHERE

We will meet at our 601 Fork Shoals Rd entrance

WHEN
Please plan to arrive by 8:15 p.m. so the program can begin promptly at 8:30 p.m.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please do not attend if you are feeling ill.

WEATHER
If the weather is not cooperative, we will communicate by e-mail should we need to cancel.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be made 3 days prior to the event for a full refund.