Cinema Saturday (F): Flora, Fauna, Funga
Interested in environmental conservation? We will be showcasing short films from the DC Environmental Film Festival in our auditorium on Saturday, November 2, and 16 between 10am-2pm. Each Saturday will highlight one short-film. These films will spark conversation about the impact of our changing climate and importance of our attention and stewardship of our environment. Check them out during your visit!
November 16th featured film: Flora, Fauna, Funga
Run time is about 17 minutes
Showtimes will occur on the hour 10am-2pm.
This short film follows Chilean mycologist and National Geographic Explorer Giuliana Furci’s search for new mushrooms in far southern Chile, on the main island of Tierra del Fuego. She’s joined by biologist and author Merlin Sheldrake and mycologist Toby Kiers from SPUN, the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, whose goal is to map the mycorrhizal networks of the world. Together, the three scientists illuminate how—through nutrient cycling and the essential relationships they form with plants—fungi underpin every ecosystem on Earth, and outline a strategy for greater fungal inclusion in conservation policy.
This experience is FREE thanks to our generous sponsor, Amway.
