North Bend Theatre North Bend, WA
Niki Desautels
Educator; Board of Directors President, Bats Northwest
The Lego Batman Movie— Not All Heroes Wear Capes (Some Have Wings)
Program Description
The LEGO Batman Movie brings big laughs and sharp wit as LEGO Batman faces his greatest challenge yet: learning to work with others to save Gotham. Before the film, Niki Desautels of Bats Northwest will shed light on the real heroes of our night skies, Washington’s fourteen bat species, revealing how they fly, hunt, and quietly sustain our forests and farms.
In one tightly packed night, two stories: the playful adventures of a caped crusader made of bricks, and the remarkable, often‑overlooked lives of the winged mammals that work the night shift, keeping our ecosystems running.
Presented At
North Bend Theatre North Bend, WA
Film Synopsis
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.
There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker's (Zach Galifianakis) hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Maybe his superhero sidekick Robin (Michael Cera) and loyal butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) can show him a thing or two.
Photo credit: Warner Bros.
About the Speaker
Niki Desautels is an educator, naturalist, and longtime volunteer with Bats Northwest, where she helps demystify one of the Pacific Northwest’s most misunderstood and ecologically vital mammals. With a background in community science and public outreach, Niki specializes in making bat biology accessible to audiences of all ages via evening bat walks, school presentation, or training new volunteers. Her work focuses on helping the public understand the crucial role bats play in healthy ecosystems, from controlling insect populations to supporting forest resilience. Niki is particularly passionate about dispelling myths, sharing up‑to‑date conservation science, and empowering people to protect bat habitat in their own backyards.
When she’s not out in the field or giving talks, Niki contributes to Bats Northwest’s research and education programs, helping connect communities across Washington with the science, wonder, and importance of these remarkable nocturnal mammals. She is also the author of For the Love of Bats, which will be released by Mountaineers Books on Oct 1, 2026.