Fifteen species of bats in South Carolina play an important role in the state’s ecosystem and economy, yet these unsung heroes are often feared and misunderstood by the public. Come to Brookgreen Gardens and attend a lecture by Jennifer Kindel, the statewide bat biologist for South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, as she demystifies these truly fascinating and beneficial flying mammals that call the Palmetto State home. Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with garden admission (843) 235-6000 www.brookgreen.org