The Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, Downwind Sports, and Students Acting to Save Michigan Water will be hosting the national Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival this November. The festival will be a two night event, November 5th and 6th, in Jamrich 103 on the campus of Northern Michigan University.
The films address a range of environmental issues, from urban organic gardening to hydroelectricity to the impact of roads in wilderness areas. “I love the way each film focuses on issues that we all face, no matter what your beliefs are, but in a way that is visually exciting and very inspiring. All of the films have fantastic cinematography and lively soundtracks,” said Emily Whittaker, Executive Director of the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve. “It’s great that our community is going to be part of this national circuit of festivals.”
The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival is now the largest environmental film festival in the country, with over 100 venues nationwide. The main goal is to inspire activism in those who attend, and make a lasting impression on the environment. Marquette’s venue will show 10 films over two nights and feature local experts on the subject of each film.
For more info, visit our site at http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2009/09/29/ydwp-hosting-film-festivalydwp-hosting-film-festival
Contact:
Emily Whittaker
Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve
906-345-9223