Print detail event | International Wildlife Film Festival

For 5 consecutive Friday evenings from Feb. 22 through Mar.22 you will have the opportunity to see some of the best wildlife and ecological films in the world. Doors open at 6:15 pm with live music and snacks available to purchase. Films begin at 7pm.
This event will be held at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Ave. Proceeds benefit the Redwood Valley Outdoor Education Project, a special program of UUSD, providing outdoor environmental education to over 2000 students each year.
Participants are invited to enjoy live music and snacks starting at 6:15 p.m. with films beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Mendocino Book Company and at the door for a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children. A series ticket for all five evenings is $45. Most films are appropriate for older children, but parental discretion is recommended.Films for this year’s tour are organized by theme and represent some of the best in wildlife filmmaking. Opening night viewers will be inspired by films that feature the return of keystone species such as beaver, buffalo and wolves to their native habitats. Other festival themes include a Peregrine Audubon Appreciation Night highlighting the best of the festival film “Bird of Prey” about the Great Philippine Eagle. The third Friday in the series features a “Keepers of the Earth” theme underlining unique conservation efforts around the globe. A “Wild Lands of the Atlantic” theme will focus on “Wild Ireland” and the sandy beaches of Delaware Bay, a stopping point for one of the longest bird migrations. The festival culminates with a theme night of award-winning short films. Everyone is invited to join RVOEP in a spirit of stewardship and celebration as together we honor good filmmaking and learn about these unique wildlife species and the natural ecosystems upon which they depend.Purchasing a series ticket saves money and supports the Redwood Valley Outdoor Education Project. The RVOEP is a special program of the Ukiah Unified School District that provides outdoor environmental education field trips and classroom programs to over 2,000 students a year. For a full program of the films and more information about the RVOEP visit its website, www.rvoep.org.
For further information contact Maureen Taylor, RVOEP Education Coordinator, at (707) 489-0227