Coming Soon to
Ely's Historic State Theater
Coming Soon to
Ely's Historic State Theater
The Aldo Leopold Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service Host A Celebration of Land Ethics and Conservation
Friday, September 20th, 2024 at Ely's Historic State Theater
Program Length: 12-4 PM. Doors Open 11am.
"Evolving Land Ethics: Advancing Conservation Through Film, Words, and Community"
Screening and Discussion of "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time" - Runtime 56 minutes
Including screenings of Ely Film Festival short films, filmmakers in attendance, refreshments, and more!
Drum ceremony featuring artists from Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe.
$10 Admission (Online or Walk-Up Tickets Available)
For more information, contact mail@aldoleopold.org or 608-355-0279
Green Fire Synopsis:
Aldo Leopold is considered the most important conservationist of the 20th century because his
ideas are so relevant to the environmental issues of our time. He is the father of the national
wilderness system, wildlife management and the science of ecological restoration. His classic
book A Sand County Almanac still inspires us to see the natural world as a community to which
we belong.
Green Fire explores Leopold's personal journey of observation and understanding, It reveals how
his ideas resonate with people across the entire American landscape, from inner cities to the most
remote wild lands. The film challenges viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the
land.
Green Fire is the first feature documentary about Aldo Leopold’s life and contemporary legacy.
It features commentary from conservation leaders including scientists, ranchers, scholars and
three of Aldo Leopold’s children—Nina, Carl, and Estella. Curt Meine, Leopold’s biographer,
serves as the on-camera guide, making connections between Leopold’s ideas and their
expression in the conservation movement today. Peter Coyote gives voice to the Leopold’s
brilliant writing.
Collaborating Organizations:
Ely's Historic State Theater
Tofte Lake Center
Waawaate Programs
Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness
Boundary Waters Connect
Piragis Northwoods Company
Minnesota North College: Vermillion Campus
The Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters
Listening Point Foundation
Follow along on social media: @superiornf @aldoleopoldfoundation