EEFF 2024 - October 16: Wildlife Wednesday

Freeland* ~ A White Grass Story - The latest documentary by Mountain River Media focuses on West Virginia nordic skiing at the iconic White Grass Ski Area, and the mountain’s relationship to the Blackwater River kayaking community. The Blackwater is the artery linking the two communities together, and its water is the lifeblood of both cultures. Through the words of Chip Chase, Sue Haywood, Jesse Shimrock, and Stephen Strothers, learn about the history, grassroots growth, and overall friendly vibe of this unique place and the community that developed around it. Tied into the Blackwater kayaking community, this documentary explores the ephemeral nature of the sport of nordic skiing and whitewater creek boating in West Virginia. Enjoy the ride! Mussel Matters - In the rivers that flow through our neighborhoods lives an unseen but important creature: the freshwater mussel. These mussels perform key ecosystem services, including a remarkable capacity to filter and clean water. Once almost extinct and now struggling to make a comeback in DuPage County's urban waterways, freshwater mussels need help. Mussel Matters explores the balance between supporting our modern lifestyle and preserving our natural heritage. Despite this tension, a community of watershed professionals and residents is determined to save our streams and the incredible mussels that call them home. PLACE - Follow Umatilla Tribal Member, Gabe Sheoships, into an ancient cultural practice, and discover the connections between migratory fish, urban forests, and community stewardship... and the work one group is doing to re-build the strength of these connections for future generations. Immaculate - "Sometimes I feel like I am not a conservation researcher but an extinction accountant." In the remote landscapes of China, ecologist Amaël Borzée, driven by relentless passion, has dedicated five years of his life to understanding and preserving the legacy of the Chinese immaculate treefrogs, a once-thriving amphibian species now teetering on the brink of extinction. For hundreds of nights, Amaël immersed himself alone in tranquil rice paddies, listening to the haunting calls of the treefrogs. Sadly, with each passing year, their enchanting chorus grows fainter and fainter. This year, Amaël’s path crosses with Ningjing Wang, a local filmmaker whose love for frogs traces back to her childhood. United by a shared hope to save the immaculate treefrogs, they embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of rural China. Together, they uncover not only the secrets of this elusive species but also the mutual challenges confronting both the frogs and the agricultural communities. In 'Immaculate', Amaël and Ningjing's quest becomes a beacon of hope, but can their joint efforts secure a future for this overlooked amphibian? *Attending Filmmakers: Justin Harris (Freeland) Community Partner: Cascadia Wildlands Action Event: Wildlife Conservation Presentationl held by Cascadia Wildlands by director Bethany Cotton following film session @Eugene Art HouseEEFF 2024 - October 16: Wildlife Wednesday showing at: October 16, 6:15 pm

Location: Art House492 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, 974012

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