Plants have Wings, An online event from the Connectivity Project, April 20 at 7 pm
From Ruth Olic at Mt. View Grange, White Salmon
We are ALL affected by the current pandemic, the fight against social inequities, and environmental degradation. There is no doubt that these circumstances show us how deeply interconnected and interdependent we are. Now more than ever, it is crucial to teach how the ripple effects of our actions impact others. Filmmaker Rose Madrone will join us to introduce 3 short films from The Connectivity Project - "Plants have Wings", "Speaking Out" &"Inter-connections". Rose is the Director, Producer and Founder of The Connectivity Project. The natural world has been the focus of Rose’s work and teachings for more than 30 years in the fields of botany, herbal medicine and permaculture.
How many times have you wondered, “Does what I do make a difference in the world?” Connectivity Project explores this ever-present question in a visually stunning series of 15-minute films. Featuring interviews with tribal elders, noted scientists, naturalists and environmental activists, the series weaves connections between science, culture and spirituality. We unpack the butterfly effect metaphor as a tool for developing the awareness that what we each do makes a difference. Together, we discover that small actions can indeed have a large impact. Whether by the choices we make, how we spend our money, what we vote for or how we treat each other, would we act differently if we saw the world differently?
EPISODE 1 “Interconnections” (15 min) Here we use the “butterfly effect” to illustrate interconnectedness. “A butterfly beats its wings in China, affecting a tornado in Texas.” What does this really mean? Even though it’s a metaphor, it serves to illustrate how small actions can indeed have large effects. This first episode highlights how different cultures and spiritual traditions from around the world and across time have always embodied this integrated way of seeing. Matching this awareness with science, we demonstrate how modern culture can benefit from the wisdom inherent in blending science and spirituality.
EPISODE 2: “Speaking Out”! (14:33 min) We follow how an indigenous high school student is inspired by the actions of Lois Gibbs, a grassroots activist and organizer in the resistance of devastating pollution in Love Canal, New York in the 1970’s. Lois’s story was a catalyst for this student and her class to go to the state legislature to apply pressure for change and advocate for clean air for her school and community.
EPISODE 3: “Plants Have Wings” (16:22 min) Featuring the amazing stories about our reliance on pollinators and, in turn, their reliance on us. Interwoven with the story of an inspired cyclist who becomes a champion for Monarch butterflies, this episode explores how we are a distinct part of the web of life that directly impacts the continued survival and success of pollination, plants ... and us.
Join us April 20, 2021 - Plants Have Wings, Pollinators & Pizza; 7 pm PST to 8:30 pm, an online Zoom event sponsored by the Mt View Grange for Earth Month. Register in advance at http://www.grange.org/mountainviewwa98/
