EnviroFest celebrates heroes of conservation

MILFORD, PA — The Black Bear Film Festival’s (BBFF) free EnviroFest will be held at Grey Towers National Historic Site ( fs.fed.us/gt ) on Sunday, October 18.

It is co-sponsored by the Grey Towers Heritage Association ( greytowers.org ), and supports innovative and independent films while recognizing Pike County’s history as the birthplace of the American conservation movement.

EnviroFest, coordinated by Heron’s Eye Communications ( heronseye.com ), offers a diverse and provocative collection of free environmentally-focused films, dialogues and information booths in three venues on the grounds of Grey Towers: The Pool Terrace, The Letter Box and The Bait Box.

A portion of this year’s EnviroFest films will highlight conservation heroes who share a connection to Pike County and Pennsylvania: Rachel Carson, Aldo Leopold and Gifford Pinchot.

Other films in the line-up will explore climate change, farming and local food production, protection of our drinking water, and the issue of mineral rights and how this important facet of land ownership becomes paramount when leasing land for natural gas drilling.

A free low-emissions biodiesel bus will be available all day on October 18 to shuttle filmgoers to and from EnviroFest at Grey Towers, BBFF’s main venue at the Delaware Valley High School and the free film salon in the ballroom of the Tom Quick Inn on Broad Street, in Milford.

Environmental film enthusiasts not riding the biodiesel bus are welcome to use Grey Towers’ public parking area. Picnicking is encouraged on the Grey Towers grounds and snacks will be available for a donation in The Bait Box.

No reservations or tickets are needed for EnviroFest. For more information visit www.blackbearfilm.com or call 570/409-0909.