Watch, Learn, Take Action! Our popular Eco-Film Festival events provide a valuable opportunity for citizens 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, each event includes a film presentation, complimentary refreshments courtesy of Goodness Me!,, a free eco-prize raffle thanks to MEC, and an audience discussion on how global issues can be tackled locally. Check out & download the event poster here.
- 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 participants to bring their own mug for a complimentary refreshment and to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit when possible.
- Admission is $5/person to support event costs and FREE for BG Members. Not a supporting Member yet? Sign up today here!
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The 2017 Eco-Film Festival is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Rob Stewart. Learn more about Rob and how he changed the world here.
the future of energy
Sponsored by solarshare co-operative
wednesday, september 20, 6:30 PM
“The Future of Energy is really about the clean energy revolution happening right now… By the final credits, you’ll know both how and why renewable energy is the cleanest, quickest, cheapest, and safest way to supply all of our energy needs.”
–Michael Brune, Executive Director, Sierra Club
View official film website here.
minimalism
wednesday, november 15, 6:30 pm
How might your life be better with less? Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life—families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker—all of whom are striving to live a meaningful life with less.
View official film website here
Also, check out upcoming eco-documentaries in Halton at Halton Green Screens.
HGS adds new films regularly, so check back often.
Past Festivals
- 2016 Eco-Film Festival
- 2015 Eco-Film Festival
- 2014 Eco-Film Festival
- 2013 Eco-Film Festival
- 2012 Eco-Film Festival
- 2011 Eco-Film Festival
- 2010 Eco-Film Festival
BurlingtonGreen is very grateful to the Burlington Public Library & Halton Green Screens for their partnership for the 2017 Eco-Film Festival and to Goodness Me! for the provision of complimentary refreshments & to MEC for the great raffle prizes.
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