`Eco Mingle' features films and discussions

An “Eco Mingle” is set for May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka.

This is a celebration of the work taking place by local environmental groups is part of the WILD HOPE National Community Engagement Initiative. There will be the opportunity to learn more about local organizations working to preserve local ecosystems.

As part of the event, KEET-TV will present film screenings from the WILD HOPE series on PBS, including “Beaver Fever” and “Does Nature Have Rights?” Also, “Guardian of the River,” a short documentary by Shane Anderson of Swiftwater Films and American Rivers featuring members of the Yurok Tribe discussing the Klamath River, will be shown.

A panel discussion about the work of local environmental organizations will be led by Alicia Hamman from Friends of the Eel River. Meet representatives from Trinidad Coastal Land Trust, Friends of the Arcata Marsh, Friends of the Dunes, Bear River Band, California Trout, Salmonid Restoration Federation, Northcoast Environmental Center, California Native Plant Society, Trees Foundation, Prairie's Edge Permaculture, California Conservation Corp and more. Food will be provided by Cassaro's Catering.

In partnership with Friends of the Eel River and the Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation, KEET-TV will continue its presentation of a series of WILD HOPE film screenings and engagement activities through June.

There is no charge to attend this event, but reservations are required. RVSP at KEET.org.

The Eco Mingle is presented in partnership with Friends of the Eel River and funded by the WILD HOPE grant. The WILD HOPE series will air on KEET-TV on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. beginning May 2. For more information, go to www.wildhope.tv.