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

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. for outdoor activities and programming, including guided walks with BIPOC Birding and wetland themed activities with Rock River Coalition. Stick around for a film screening of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands starting at 5 p.m, followed by a Q & A with Ben Albert and Cal DeWitt.

Registration Required

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.

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