Watch, Learn, Take Action! Our popular Eco-Film Festival events provide a valuable opportunity for audience members to learn about global environmental issues by viewing award-winning documentaries. Each film is followed by an engaging audience discussion.
watch. learn. Take Action.
Presented in partnership with the Burlington Public Library, Halton Green Screens, and Nuvo Network, each event includes a film presentation, a free eco-prize raffle, complimentary refreshments provided by Nature's Emporium, and an audience discussion on how global issues can be tackled locally.
- All films are shown at Central Library (2331 New Street, Burlington)
- Doors open at 6:00 pm with the film presentation beginning at 6:30 pm
- Our events are green, so we invite guests to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit when possible, and we encourage guests to bring a reusable mug for complimentary refreshments
- Admission fee of $5/person may be charged for certain films to support event costs, with others operating on a suggested donation
- FREE for BG Members! Not a supporting Member yet? Sign up today here!
The BurlingtonGreen Eco-Film Festival is dedicated to our Eco-Hero Rob Stewart who tragically died while gathering footage for Sharkwater Extinction.He will forever be our beacon of hope for a better, kinder world. We will always keep him in our hearts as we work to try to create the world that you so passionately believed we could have one day.
Check out the film topic ACTION TIPS further below!
Thank you for a wonderful 2018 Eco-Film Festival! Stay tuned for upcoming details about our 2019 Eco-Film Festival!
Also, check out upcoming eco-documentaries in Halton at Halton Green Screens.
HGS adds new films regularly, so check back often.
Eco-Film Festival takeaways & action tips ...
"JANE" - Wildlife conservation tips here
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Jane Goodall
Here are some ways that you can help to protect and conserve wildlife:
- Plant native plants in your garden (or on any land). This is a great way to preserve the natural habitat of local animals and insects, and will help to guard against invasive species.
- Join a conseration organisation to pool your efforts together. There is strength in numbers!
- Drive slower and more mindfully to avoid collisions with any creatures, such as turtles, squirrels, and deer, for example.
- Be mindful of how you travel, whether at home or in another country, and recognise local conservation concerns or efforts.
To learn more, visit these websites:
Conserve, Engery, Future
Parks Canada
World Wildlife Fund
A Silent Transformation - Co-operative tips here
Co-operatives are autonomous associations formed and democratically directed by people who come together to meet common economic, social, and cultural needs. Founded on the principle of participatory governance, co-ops are governed by those who use their services: their members (source).
Most co-operatives are formed and run on a membership model. If you have ever been to Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), then you know to show your membership card when you are checking out. One of the best and easiest ways to begin to support a local co-op is to buy a membership.
By buying a membership in a co-op you:
-become an owner of the co-op
-have a vote in meetings when resolutions on put on the table
-can run to be member of the Board and attend annual meetings
The co-operative model is not just used for housing, though co-operative housing is the most common type of co-op found in Burlington. A cerdit union, for example, is a member-owned financial co-operative, controlled by its members, and are an alternative to traditional banks. Other co-operatives are established and have different rules based on the needs of the community.
Different co-ops also provide different services. Some provide housing, others may focus on food, pharmacy needs, clothing, building materials, auto fuel, crop supplies, animal feed, and farm and hardware equipment.
To learn more about co-operatives and how you can become involved, visit canada.coop
Call of the Forest - Native Tree Species and Gardening tips here
Charlie Briggs, from the Royal Botanical Gardens, has generously provided the presentation that he gave to our movie-goers after the screening of "Call of the Forest" on October 17th.
Click here to view his presentation and action tips.
Past Festivals
BurlingtonGreen is very grateful to the Burlington Public Library, Halton Green Screens, Nuvo Network, and Nature's Emporium
for their partnership with our 2018 Eco-Film Festival.
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