Bat chat

How much do you know about Egyptian fruit bats?

Find out about the bats and more as the Museum of Discovery & Science celebrates Earth Day on Saturday and Sunday. This hands-on, family event has lots of interactive demonstrations, games and animal encounters.
Among the events: Robert Krampf presents FPL's Energy Whys & Lighting Shows at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Join the ''Bat Chat'' at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. both days. And check out the solar-powered race car developed by South Plantation High School students from noon-4 p.m. Saturday. There's also a lineup of IMAX nature films.

The museum, at 401 SW Second St. in Fort Lauderdale, is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Earth Day activities are included in exhibit admission, which is $10, $8 for children (ages 2-12), $9 seniors. A general admission ticket includes exhibits plus one, 45-minute IMAX film; it's $15, $12 children, $14 seniors. For more information, call 954-467-6637 or visit www.mods.org.