Movie Night for Trees!
Presented by the Providence Tree Advisory Committee
When: Friday, April 3, 5:30 – 7:30
Where: Eddy Hall, Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell St. (just off Broadway, parking lot behind on Grove St.)
Cost: Free
More info: Call Doug Still, City Forester, 785-9450 x219
Come celebrate the arrival of spring and a new tree-planting season! Please join the Providence Tree Advisory Committee for a viewing of two films that will raise your spirits and inspire you to roll up your sleeves.
The Man Who Planted Trees
Based on a short story written by Jean Giorno, this animated film is an allegorical tale about a shepherd who single-handedly reforested a desolate valley in the foothills of the Alps in southern France. The winner of many awards including an Oscar, this one will tug on your heartstrings!
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
This documentary is the story of Wangari Maathia, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate from Kenya whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy. This award-winning film directed by Alan Mater and Lisa Merton was shown last year at the RI International Film Festival.
