Peter Nelson/2019/92 min/Sustainable Food-Agriculture, Conservation, Wildlife
Director Peter Nelson will participate in online post-film discussion.
FILM DESCRIPTION: Honey bee colonies are dying at extraordinary rates. Close to half of the bee colonies in the United States are collapsing every year. The Pollinators takes us on a cinematic journey across the United States following migratory beekeepers and their truckloads of honey bees as they pollinate the flowers that become the fruits, nuts and vegetables we eat. Hear farmers, scientists, chefs, economists and academics explain the threats to honey bees and what it means to our food security.
VIRTUAL: Sunday, March 6, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Tickets available to U.S. viewers only.
IN PERSON: Sunday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
At Navy Pier, Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago [Central]
Click here for details on parking and public transportation. Closest parking is available in the West garage.
In accordance with CDC guidelines for congregate settings, a well-fitting mask is required at this event.
After the screening and discussion, in-person audience members will have a chance to chat with Navy Pier's beekeeper and see the Navy Pier bee hives.
Post-film discussion with Facilitator:
Amy Rosenthal, Rowe Family Director, Keller Science Action Center, Field Museum
Panelists:
Peter Nelson, Director, Cinematographer, Producer, “The Pollinators”
Annamaria Leon, Co-Owner, Homan Grown & Co-Founder, Permaculture Chicago Teaching Institute
Thad Smith, Founder & Managing Member, West Side Bee Boyz
