Ghost Bird Movie September 24, 2010

"Ghost Bird" tells the timely story of the Ivory-billed woodpecker's miraculous rediscovery in 2005. The bird's resurrection was heralded around the world as proof that conservation efforts on behalf of threatened species were making the critical difference between life and death. While the fate of Ivory-bills remains uncertain, there is no question the vital role local conservation efforts play in reversing the planet's extinction crisis. Discussion will follow the screening. (RR)