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STRAW Documentary
Breaking News: A Simple Question, the Story of STRAW documentary has just won the "Spirit of Activism" award at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Read press release> . Thanks and congratulations to Kevin White and David Donnenfield of Filmmakers Collaborative SF for creating this inspiring documentary about The Bay Institute's STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed) program, which has restored 20 miles of habitat, galvanized the local community, and led to significant educational innovation.
Don't miss the next North Bay screening to benefit The Bay Institute on February 28th at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes Stations. The screening includes panel discussions and reception with the filmmakers and STRAW experts. Get tickets>
About the Film
The documentary chronicles the story of STRAW from its beginning in 1992, when a fourth grade class taught by Laurette Rogers (who is now Director of The Bay Institute's Watershed Education program), asked what they could do to save endangered species. They decided to help save California Freshwater Shrimp by restoring creekside habitat in the local Stemple Creek watershed.
Partnering with ranchers, scientists, government agencies and schools, this remarkable effort evolved into an amazing program that has restored over 20 miles of habitat, galvanized the local community and led to significant education innovations that connect children and teachers with nature.
Additional information on the film and filmmakers can be found on the A Simple Question website.
Breaking News: A Simple Question, the Story of STRAW documentary has just won the "Spirit of Activism" award at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Read press release> . Thanks and congratulations to Kevin White and David Donnenfield of Filmmakers Collaborative SF for creating this inspiring documentary about The Bay Institute's STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed) program, which has restored 20 miles of habitat, galvanized the local community, and led to significant educational innovation.
Don't miss the next North Bay screening to benefit The Bay Institute on February 28th at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes Stations. The screening includes panel discussions and reception with the filmmakers and STRAW experts. Get tickets>
About the Film
The documentary chronicles the story of STRAW from its beginning in 1992, when a fourth grade class taught by Laurette Rogers (who is now Director of The Bay Institute's Watershed Education program), asked what they could do to save endangered species. They decided to help save California Freshwater Shrimp by restoring creekside habitat in the local Stemple Creek watershed.Partnering with ranchers, scientists, government agencies and schools, this remarkable effort evolved into an amazing program that has restored over 20 miles of habitat, galvanized the local community and led to significant education innovations that connect children and teachers with nature.Additional information on the film and filmmakers can be found on the A Simple Question website.
