Tales from Planet Earth – An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands - SOLD OUT

This event is SOLD OUT. The Nelson Institute is hosting another screening on Monday. September 30th at the Marquee Cinema at Union South. 

Join us for a FREE screening of the new film "An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands" by local filmmaker Ben Albert.

Join us from 3:30 to 5 p.m. free pizza provide by the Foundation for Dane County Parks and the Healthy Parks Healthy You Initiative and outdoor activities, including:

• Guided Birding Walk - BIPOC Birding (must register as space is limited!)
• Macroinvertebrate ID - Rock River Coalition
• Rainfall Simulator - Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership
• Backyard Bass Fishing Game
• Live Animal Meet and Greet 

The film will start at 5:00 p,m. After the film there will be a Q & A with Ben Albert and Cal DeWitt.

About the film
Guided by the wisdom of his grandfather Calvin (Cal) DeWitt, young filmmaker Ben Albert journeys through the mysterious world of the Waubesa Wetlands in this exploration of natural wonder and the intrinsic bond between humans and nature.

Navigating the challenges of this environment and learning from his grandfather – a wetland scientist who has lived on the marsh’s edge for over 50 years – Albert captures the wetland ecosystem in a new light. By combining Albert’s visuals with DeWitt’s knowledge and wisdom, the film uncovers the life, mysteries, and value of wetlands in a way never seen before.

The Nelson Institute’s Tales from Planet Earth film series is thrilled to host Ben Albert and Cal DeWitt as they engage with the community, share their experiences, and offer free screenings of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands.

Related Events:
To learn more about the local area, join us before the film screening for a Birding Outing at WGL Lake Farm County Park with BIPOC Birding Club,  Sunday morning for a Waubesa Wetlands Paddle Tour, or Saturday Morning Walks with Cal DeWitt. All events require registration.