Tennessee Wild and Storyteller Jim Pfitzer will host a screening of a new film on Nov. 18, from 7-9 p.m., entitled Green Fire, the first full-length, high definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. The film explores Aldo Leopold’s life in the early part of the twentieth century and the many ways his land ethic idea continues to be applied all over the world today.
Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time is a production of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, the US Forest Service, and the Center for Humans and Nature. The film shares highlights from Mr. Leopold’s life and extraordinary career, explaining how he shaped conservation in the twentieth century and still inspires people today.
Although probably best known as the author of the conservation classic A Sand County Almanac, Mr. Leopold is also renowned for his work as an educator, philosopher, forester, ecologist, and wilderness advocate.
The Green Fire film portrays how Mr. Leopold’s vision of a community that cares about both people and land—his call for a land ethic—ties all of these modern conservation stories together and offers inspiration and insight for the future.
Following the screening, viewers will be invited to gather around a fire for a recitation by Mr. Pfitzer of one of Mr. Leopold's most stirring and influential essays—Thinking Like a Mountain.
Thanks to generous sponsorship by the Leopold Education Project and Tennessee Wild, copies of A Sand County Almanac will be on sale at the screening for $4 each.
The Aldo Leopold Foundation is 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization based in Baraboo, Wi. The foundation’s mission is to inspire an ethical relationship between people and land through the legacy of Aldo Leopold. Learn more about the Aldo Leopold Foundation and the Green Fire movie at www.aldoleopold.org.
The Center for Humans and Nature explores and promotes human responsibilities in relation to the whole community of life. Connect with the center’s ideas through the free e-journal Minding Nature, and find out more about their work by visiting the Programs & Projects webpage at www.humansandnature.org.
Tennessee Wild is a coalition of organizations dedicated to protecting wilderness on the Cherokee National Forest for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations. It aims to educate the public about the benefits of wilderness and promote volunteerism and the sound stewardship of Tennessee's wild places. www.tnwild.org
Jim Pfitzer is a storyteller and writer based in Chattanooga. He is a recent graduate of the Leopold Land Ethic Leadership Training program and is currently working on a new story about Aldo Leopold. www.jimpfitzer.com
The Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center is at 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga. Tickets are $8 per person ($5 for CA&NC members).
For more information, please call 423 821-1160 ext. 0 to reserve a spot. Attendees will be able to pay admission the evening of the event.