Young environmentalists, join us for three award-winning short films and discussion, where we'll get loud about our planet! We'll also settle in to contemplate and celebrate the power of creativity, art, and nature. Early Childhood Educator Wendy Negron will facilitate. Enjoy healthy snacks and activities.
Birth of Form [Kuumba Umbo]
Ekaterina Ogorodnikova/2021/7 min/People & Culture, Wildlife, Historical Perspectives, Family
FILM DESCRIPTION: A young boy befriends an African buffalo, but when tragedy strikes, he dedicates his life to commemorating his lost friend.
Cracked
Mahmut Taş/2021/5 min/Water, Climate Change, Family
CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: A little girl lives in a village with her mother where water sources are dwindling by day. This little girl never loses hope though; she tries to do the best she can, sacrificing for nature.
Hargila
Gerrit Vyn/2022/28min/Wildlife, Conservation, People & Culture, Environmental Advocacy, Family
FILM DESCRIPTION: Produced by the Cornell Lab’s Conservation Media center in partnership with Dr. Purnima Devi Barman, "Hargila" documents India’s grassroots effort to save the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork.
IN PERSON: Saturday, March 4, 10:45 to 12 p.m. Central Standard Time
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Veterans’ Room
Doors open 15 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines,
check in/register, enjoy refreshments, and get best seats.
ADA compliant accessible venue.
VIRTUAL: Saturday, March 4, 10:45 to 12 p.m. Central Standard Time
Virtual watch party “doors” open 15 minutes before start time.
