Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and A Land Ethic For Our Time

Event Description:

Green Fire screening on May 3rd: hosted by NRGSO and Sky Island Alliance!

A donation of $5 is suggested. Proceeds from this screening will be used to purchase wildlife trail cameras for Sky Island Alliance, and to fund guest speakers and community service projects for the Natural Resources Graduate Student Organization. Please help us raise funds to support the research, outreach, and service goals of these wonderful local organizations!

More about the film: "The first full-length documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold, Green Fire highlights Leopold’ sextraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. Leopold remains relevant today, inspiring projects that connect people and land. Green Fire describes the formation of Leopold’s idea, exploring how it changed one man and later permeated through all arenas of conservation. The film draws on Leopold’s life and experiences to provide context and validity, then explores the deep impact of his thinking on conservation projects around the world today. Through these examples, the film challenges viewers to contemplate their ownrelationship with the land community."(http://www.greenfiremovie.com/)

More about the hosting organizations: "Sky Island Alliance (SIA) is a grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the rich natural heritage of native species and habitats in the Sky Island region of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. SIA works with volunteers, scientists, land owners, public officials, and government agencies to establish protected areas, restore healthy landscapes, and promote public appreciation of the region's unique biological diversity." (http://skyislandalliance.org/)

The Natural Resources Graduate Student Organization (NRGSO) is a club for graduate students in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona. The NRGSO provides fellowship for graduate students, in addition to developing and promoting leadership and providing a forum for presenting innovative ideas and discussings alient research in natural resources.(http://sites.google.com/site/natresgradso/)

Website:
http://www.greenfiremovie.com/