As part of its annual education efforts in the lead up to Earth Day in the spring, the Shorewood Conservation Committee will offer free screenings of several documentaries. The movies focus on a variety of environmental topics of local interest, and each screening will be followed by a guided short discussion focused on how Village residents can improve their conservation efforts.
Fox Tales / Thursday, January 16, 2025
An account of how wild animals are being crowded out of their natural habitats and are adapting to the urban environment. Following the screening, Jessica Knackert, Milwaukee wildlife conservation educator from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will lead the discussion.
Single-Use Planet / Thursday, January 30, 2025
A sobering look at how single-use plastics pollute the oceans and our bodies and contribute to climate change.
2/13 Bee Wise: Three Short films on Pollinators / Thursday, February 13, 2025
A Ghost in the Making: Searching for the Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee: A filmmaker’s quest to track down this elusive honeybee species.
Symbeeosis: An examination of the alliance among bees, plants and microbes.
Wild Hope: From Gardener to Guardian: A look at the movement to return our green spaces to native plantings that sustain both wildlife and us.