Wildlife film to aid Nature Centre

‘WILDLIFE OF THE OLDMAN RIVER VALLEY’ TO BE SHOWN SEPT. 29 AT DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

A local wildlife documentary filmed in the Oldman River Valley is being released on DVD to help raise funds for a new Outdoor Learning Classroom at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre.

The Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society is proud to present the official DVD release of the local documentary “Wildlife of the Oldman River Valley,” filmed by Rick Andrews, on Sept. 29, at 3 p.m., at the Lethbridge Public Library main branch.

The special event will feature a screening of the film, Q&A with the wildlife photographer and filmmaker, and an opportunity to purchase a copy of the documentary, with all of the proceeds from the event and DVD sales going toward the Outdoor Learning Classroom and Amphitheatre project.

“Through my photography and filmmaking, I always try to connect people to our natural world, because quite often we will only care about the things that we are emotionally connected to,” says Andrews.

“The programs delivered by the Nature Centre in the outdoor learning classroom will help create this connection, and what better way to learn about the natural world around us than being totally immersed in it.”

The Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s new outdoor classroom will replace an outdated structure with a multi-functional space that allows for group gatherings, presentations and quiet reflection. Concept designs for the project will be on display at the event.

“We had over 51,000 visitors at the Nature Centre last year, and our current outdoor structure has reached the end of its life-cycle,” says Curtis Goodman, Resource Development Co-ordinator with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. “The Outdoor Learning Classroom and Amphitheatre project will replace the aging structure with exciting new features and universal accessibility, so that we can continue to provide exceptional programming and places of reflection for our visitors. We are honoured to have the support and talents of Rick Andrews for this project.”

Those interested in pre-ordering their copy of Wildlife of the Oldman River Valley, want to learn more information about the documentary, or to reserve a seat at the screening can visit NatureCentre.ca.