October 19 ENVIROFEST, Black Bear Film Festival Features Free Films At Grey Towers

The annualBlack Bear Film FestivalandENVIROFESTwill be held on October 19 at theGrey Towers Historic Sitein Milford, Pa.

 

The Black Bear Film Festival, in keeping with its mission—to support innovative and independent films while recognizing Pike County’s history as the birthplace of the American conservation movement—presents ENVIROFEST, co-sponsored once again by Grey Towers Heritage Association.

 

ENVIROFEST, coordinated byHeron’s Eye Communications, will offer a provocative selection 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.

 

This year’s ENVIROFEST, with additional sponsorship support from Clemleddy Construction, will explore, among other timely topics, the local food movement and energy—our consumption and conservation, alternative fuels, dependence on foreign oil, and actions we can all take to make a difference.

 

“ENVIROFEST is a popular facet of our festival weekend,” says Black Bear Executive Director Nancy Pitcher. “We are delighted to see it growing each year, and continuing its connection to Grey Towers and our region’s conservation legacy.”

 

A free low-emissions biodiesel bus will be available all day on October 19 to shuttle filmgoers between BBFF’s main venue—the Milford Theatre—and ENVIROFEST at Grey Towers.

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

 

Sabrina Artel’s Trailer Talk—a combination live performance, community event and radio broadcast that centers around the tiny kitchen table of Artel’s 1965 Beeline trailer—will host discussions with filmmakers, activists and festival goers in the public parking area near the Grey Towers visitors center.

 

“Enjoy a day on the beautiful grounds at Grey Towers, catch some excellent indie films and meet the people who are working—through art and action—to create a sustainable future,” says ENVIROFEST programmer Sandy Long of Heron’s Eye Communications.

 

No reservations or tickets are needed for ENVIROFEST. There is no charge to attend. For more information visit theBlack Bear Film Festival websiteor call 570-409-0909.