B-Friendly Farm and Gardens (A Broccolo Company) Presents:

The Extraordinary Caterpillar
a Homegrown National Park Film
Followed by a panel discussion with Dana Buchbinder of Eco-Spark, Toronto
Monday, June 29, 6PM
Dryden Theatre, George Eastman Museum

“The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with a peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes.” The film features Dr. Doug Tallamy, founder of the Homegrown National Park and shines a spotlight on the vital—but often overlooked—role caterpillars play in biodiversity acting as a tremendous engine of life.

A panel will follow the film including Dana Buchbinder of Eco-Spark in Toronto who is featured in the film; Kyra Stevenson, The Nature Based Learning Coach for the Rochester City School District; Kevin Farrell, Genesee Land Trust Senior Director of Conservation Programs; and Laurie Broccolo, Environmental Leader in Landscape and Construction; addressing the acute need and variety of ways to help restore caterpillars to our backyards and community spaces with native plants.

5:00 PM George Eastman Museum and gardens will be open to ticketholders

6:00 PM Dryden Theatre Doors Open

6:15 PM Welcome by Doug Emblidge, trustee of Saunders Finger Lakes Museum and Screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar

7:15 PM Panel with Q & A with a focus on successful community projects that can be replicated to benefit biodiversity, social justice, environment, and climate action

This event ‘s proceeds will benefit Saunders Finger Lakes Museum.