This multiple award-winning film makes effective use of interviews with well-spoken scientists, has beautiful photography and graphics, and uses original music to underline the importance of maintaining biodiversity, if we as a species want to survive and thrive on our home planet. Natural Connections introduces the basic concepts of biodiversity, and takes a close-up look at salmon, rainforests, and marine ecosystems as examples. Among those interviewed are Harvard’s Edward O. Wilson, known as the “father of biodiversity”; Dr. Robert Paine, who coined the phrase “keystone species”; and forester Dr. Jerry Franklin. Many programs call for us to consume less in order to leave enough room for other species, on which our survival depends. Few do it so effectively and positively.

The ”Green Tuesdays” series is co-hosted by the Monona Public Library and The Natural Step Monona. All sessions are held at the Monona Public Library (1000 Nichols Road, Monona).