Dr. Winifred Frick, Chief Scientist at Bat Conservation International (BCI), will share the ecological importance of bats, the urgent need for their conservation, and the power of storytelling to drive environmental action. In this talk, Dr. Frick will highlight the vital roles bats play in ecosystems across the globe providing critical services to nature and people alike. Yet, despite their value, bats remain among the least understood and most threatened mammals, facing mounting pressures from habitat loss, climate change, and disease.