Green Film Series to Show “Symphony of the Soil”
The next Green Film Series selection is “Symphony of the Soil,” to be shown Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm in Hesterberg Hall of the Michigan Tech forestry building. the series is presented by the Keweenaw Land Trust.
Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil’s key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time. Filmed on four continents, featuring esteemed scientists and working farmers and ranchers, Symphony of the Soil is an intriguing presentation that highlights possibilities of healthy soil creating healthy plants creating healthy humans living on a healthy planet.
The film will be shown in the Michigan Tech Forestry Building’s Hesterberg Hall and will start at 7 PM on April 16th. A facilitated discussion will be held following the film. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. The film is free and open to the public, though donations are appreciated.
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