WILDLIFE WATCHING – “Wild for Wilderness – An Evening of Untamed Films” will feature award-winning documentaries and captivating footage of wildlife at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at the Eagles Lodge, 209 Sherman Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.
Featured films cover topics such as:
- The Chuitna River, a wilderness salmon stronghold is threatened by a proposed massive coal strip mine.
- Wolves and their impact on entire ecosystems as demonstrated by the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park.
- Sage-grouse and the struggles to manage these unique native birds as the decline in the American West.
- The Eastern Hellbender – an ancient creature known as America’s Last Dragon is also America's largest salamander.
The second half of the show features Patagonia's newest film, "Jumbo Wild," which looks into the 24-year-old controversy over a proposed four-season large-scale ski resort in the heart of the Purcell mountains of British Columbia, Canada.
The films offer an opportunity to reflect upon the interrelationship between people and wildlife, as we work out ways to share our planet’s landscapes.
The films are sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League and the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness . Beer, wine, cocktails and raffle prizes are planned. Proceeds will benefit the groups' effort to conserve public lands.
Tickets are $7 each. Info: (208) 265-9565.
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