Film to focus on legendary conservationist

Bellevue will offer a free screening of "Green Fire," a new film about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold on Sunday, with Leopold's daughter to give a talk at the event.

 

Bellevue will offer a free screening of “Green Fire,” a new film about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold on Sunday, with Leopold’s daughter to give a talk at the event.

The film is showing at 2 p.m. at Lewis Creek Visitor center as part of a series of monthly movies at the park highlighting nature.

Leopold (1887-1948) was a scientist who pioneered wilderness conservation and introduced it to millions with his book, “A Sand County Almanac.” “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time” is the first full-length documentary ever made about Leopold, tracing his life and career, and exploring how his legacy has shaped today’s conservation movement.

Leopold’s daughter, Dr. Estella Leopold, a University of Washington Professor Emeritus, will talk about the film and the work of the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

The Lewis Creek Visitor center is located at 5808 Lakemont Blvd. SE, Bellevue. The screening is appropriate for children 12 and up.

For more information call 425-452-4195. Space is limited so to reserve a seat, call 425-452-6885 and request registration for course #59335.