We welcome our youngest environmentalists to join us for four award-winning short films, engaging discussions, and an interactive Weather Jam! At-home Watch Party attendees, bring some fun handheld instruments or noisemakers to the virtual screening, to join us as we jam. Early Childhood Educator Wendy Negron will facilitate. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. for healthy snacks and activities before the films begin.
Cloud Chaos
Athena Ousley/2021/2 min/Wildlife, Family
FILM DESCRIPTION: When a mother bird gathers a portion of white cloud for her nest, the cloud becomes angry at first in this heartwarming story of forgiveness and cooperation. “Cloud Chaos” was an Honorable Mention winner in the 2022 One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest.
Cool for You
Sherene Strausberg/2022/3 min/Climate Change, Family
FILM DESCRIPTION: “Cool For You”, an animated film based on the book of the same title, explains global warming to children in a friendly way.
Hush Hush Little Bear [Čuči čuči]
Māra Liniņa/2022/4 min/Wildlife, Family
FILM DESCRIPTION: Bear cubs have a good time playing merrily with a ball of yarn, but soon enough find themselves all tangled up. Based on a traditional Latvian lullaby.
Sweet Cocoon
Matéo Bernard, Matthias Bruget, Jonathan Duret, Manon Marco, Quentin Puiraveau/2014/6 min/Wildlife, Family
FILM DESCRIPTION: “Sweet Cocoon” is an award-winning animated short about a plump caterpillar who can't get into her cocoon without the help of two friendly beetles.
IN PERSON: Saturday, March 4, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Central Standard Time
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Veterans’ Room
Oak Park, IL [W Suburbs]
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines,
check in/register, enjoy refreshments, and get best seats.
ADA compliant accessible venue.
VIRTUAL: Saturday, March 4, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Central Standard Time
Tickets available to North American viewers only.
Virtual watch party “doors” open 15 minutes before start time.
