Minnesota Bat Festival kicks off, fittingly, after dark at wildlife refuge center

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Friday-Saturday

• The second Minnesota Bat Festival and Science Night kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the education center in Bloomington. Learn firsthand about bat monitoring technology. The Bat Festival, part of a multiagency effort, begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. (952-854-5900, bit.ly/fwsbats)

Fort Snelling State Park, 1-2 p.m. Saturday

• Have you ever found yourself lost in the wild? Learn some survival tips. (612-279-3550, mndnr.gov)

Sibley State Park, 1-3 p.m. Saturday

• A hands-on program teaching the fishing basics for ages 5 and older. Preregistration is required. Go to bit.ly/icanfish.

Wild River State Park, 10-11 a.m. Sunday

Lowry Nature Center, 2-4 p.m. Sunday