Calendar of Events
Film Showings
“Toad People” Film Showing
This uplifting film is a story about hope, community, and everyday people taking action for wildlife in their own backyards.
“David Attenborough’s Light on Earth” Film
Explore the mysterious realm of living light with this award-winning documentary film, which follows David Attenborough and a team of researchers as they investigate the science of bioluminescence – including several species found right here in New England.
“Charlie & the Curious Otters” Film
This playful documentary follows wildlife filmmaker Charlie Hamilton James as he travels across the globe in search of otters — revealing the secrets of their survival through never-before-seen footage.
“My Life as a Turkey” Film and Talk
This charming, award-winning documentary provides a rare glimpse into how these curious, intelligent wild birds see the world. Following the film, NHFG biologist Mark Ellingwood will be on hand to "talk turkey."
“Secrets of Bumblebees” Film
This award-winning documentary follows a year in the life of a wild bumblebee, including stunning “bee’s-eye view” footage that will leave you in awe of these fuzzy harbingers of spring.
“Leaning into the Wind” Film Showing
This meditative documentary follows British landscape artist Andy Goldsworthy as he uses natural materials like stone and flower petals to create art installations all over the world, including here in New England.
Encore Presentation: “Leaning into the Wind”
This must-see documentary follows British landscape artist Andy Goldsworthy as he uses natural materials like stone and flower petals to create art installations all over the world, including here in New Hampshire.
“A Squirrel’s Guide to Success” Film Showing
Discover the extraordinary abilities of ordinary squirrels in this charming documentary -- from the brainy fox squirrel who can remember the location of 9,000 nuts to the acrobatic gray squirrel whose tree-top leaps are the basis for new designs in robotics.
Film Showing: “The Lost Forests of New England”
This homegrown documentary tells the story of central New England’s old-growth forests through drone and wildlife camera footage, as well as field interviews with Tom Wessels, David Foster, and other renowned ecologists.
“Venture Out” Film Showing & Panel Discussion
Join us for a special evening with The Venture Out Project, starting with a showing of the short film "Venture Out" — a story about overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and the everlasting effects of LGBTQ community building.
Film Showing & Discussion: “Rearranging Skin”
Join us for a viewing party of the new short film, "Rearranging Skin: A Love Letter to the World" — a delightful ten-minute romp through the history and future of taxidermy for conservation’s sake.
“For the Earth” Mini Film Festival
Join us for an evening of locally-produced short films that celebrate the natural world, people who have a passion for nature and animals, and the Monadnock Region.
Film Showing: “Women of the Wild” with Filmmaker Molly Ferrill
Join us for a special screening of the new short film, "Women of the Wild," which follows a day in the life of Maricarmen Garcia Rivas as she works tirelessly to protect the marine wildlife of the Puerto Morelos National Reef Park in Mexico.
Encore Presentation: “Women of the Wild” with Filmmaker Molly Ferrill
Back by popular demand! Join us for an encore presentation of the new short film, "Women of the Wild," which follows a day in the life of Maricarmen Garcia Rivas as she works to protect the marine wildlife of the Puerto Morelos National Reef Park in Mexico.
Film Showing: “Woodpeckers: The Hole Story”
Join us for a big-screen showing of this new PBS Nature documentary, which reveals intimate stories of woodpecker families from across the world – including species found right in our own backyards.
Film Showing: “The Mighty Weasel”
The weasel family is often associated with unsavory behavior – we “badger” people, “ferret” out the enemy, and “weasel” out of obligations – but do these critters deserve their bad reputations? Decide for yourself during a big-screen showing of this enlightening PBS Nature documentary.
Film Showing: “Monadnock: The Mountain That Stands Alone”
Now the second most climbed peak in the world, Mount Monadnock was revered by the Abenaki, ignored by the first European settlers, and beloved by artists from Thayer to Thoreau. Join us for a special, big-screen showing of this acclaimed local documentary, which uses cinematography, original music, and archival images to tell the story of “our” mountain.
Film Showing and Panel Discussion: “Women Outward Bound”
Sixty years ago, girls weren’t allowed to participate in the rigorous Outward Bound wilderness school. Celebrate Women’s History Month with a big-screen showing of this award-winning documentary, which tells the 24 young women who broke that barrier.