The Extraordinary Caterpillar Movie Screening
About this Event
This hourlong documentary shines a spotlight on the critical—but often overlooked—role caterpillars play in biodiversity and follows the scientists and community activists working to aid them.
The film includes entomologist Doug Tallamy, co-founder of the Homegrown National Park movement which works to restore the ecosystems that provide habitats, clean air, and water. As Tallamy explains, caterpillars are essential to the food web: a single chickadee nest requires six to nine thousand caterpillars to survive their first two weeks of life. Even grizzly bears rely on caterpillars to fatten up for winter.
This special event of the Princeton Environmental Film Festival includes a caterpillar craft for all ages. A number of attendees will receive a copy of one of Doug Tallamy's books.
From the filmmakers:
Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web.
Presented in partnership by Sustainable Princeton, the Princeton Public Library and the Princeton Environmental Film Festival.
https://vimeo.com/1166290496
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Environmental organization fair
Info: Come early for a fun caterpillar kids' craft and to check out the work being done by environmental organizations such as Sustainable Princeton, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Herrontown Woods, The Battlefield Society, and D&R Greenway.
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