'The American Southwest' Film Screening and Nat Talk
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Museum as part of Nat at Night. featuring an advance screening of "The American Southwest" followed by Q&A with Producer Ryan Olinger and the Northern Jaguar Project. Learn more about the film and check out the trailer here.
Coming to theaters September 5, "The American Southwest" is a family-friendly wildlife movie that takes viewers on an unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River, which runs from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the film beautifully showcases the region’s abundant wildlife, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and water overuse, and advocates for better management of the river.
Made in association with Natives Outdoors, the movie incorporates an indigenous storyline and is told through the perspective of some of the Southwest’s most charming characters… such as industrious beavers, bugling bull elk, and soaring condors. Between its legendary landscapes and fascinating wildlife, "The American Southwest" aims to endear millions of people to better cherish, love, and conserve this unique region.
Tickets to this advance screening are $23 for non-members, $12 for members, and include admission to the full Museum for Nat at Night. Doors open at 5 p.m. Theater doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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San Diego Natural History Museum
Photo: Fossil Mysteries South Entrance, © San Diego Natural History Museum The San Diego Natural History Museum traces its roots to an enthusiastic group of amateur naturalists, who formed the San Diego Society of Natural History in 1874. Mission To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment. Purpose - To emphasize this unique and diverse region while maintaining a global perspective; - To collect and preserve scientific specimens for research and as a continuous record of the changing world for future generations; - To serve as a center for the scientific study of biological diversity and evolution; - To provide dynamic leadership in natural history and environmental education through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, striving to make this outreach relevant to all the people of the San Diego region; - To foster cooperative efforts in natural history research and education throughout our region. Vision The San Diego Natural History Museum will be the premier collections-based environmental education and natural history research resource in the San Diego region. SDNHM will provide programs that are timely, user-friendly, and relevant to the real-life needs of the diverse populations of the San Diego-Baja California region today and tomorrow. General Admission Pricing: Adult $19 Senior (62+) / Student / Military (with ID) $17 Youth (7–17) $14 Child (3–6) $11 Child 2 and under Free Members Free
