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Film & Lecture Series

Greenbelt’s 2025 Film & Lecture Series

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​”Nature at Night"

Celebrate the incredible biodiversity of Essex County with Greenbelt. Speakers and films at various locations around the county focus on a new theme each year.

All Film & Lecture Series events are FREE, but pre-registration is required (so we know how many seats and snacks to have ready for you!). Every venue has a maximum seating capacity and seats will go to registered attendees first, so don’t wait! If you need an accommodation, please call or email us in advance.

  • Abenaki Stories of the Night

    Abenaki Stories of the Night

    Cozy up with a warm drink on a dark night for these traditional Abenaki stories for all ages!

    Jan15 6:30 PM – 8 PM

  • "In Echo All About"

    "In Echo All About"

    Film by Nicholas Mullins about how scientists are studying White Nose Syndrome in bats, with discussion led by Janey Winchell, Curator of Natural History for the Peabody Essex Museum.

    Jan30 6:30 PM – 8 PM

  • Image of the night sky with stars above and a big, yellow glow along the horizon

    The Dark Side of Light Pollution

    Learn how we can halt and reverse the effects of light pollution.

    Feb5 5:30 PM – 7 PM

  • Coyote

    Nocturnal Animals of New England

    Peer into the lives of our nocturnal critters with wildlife tracker and Maine wilderness guide Dan Gardoqui.

    Feb18PM – 7:30 PM

  • A juicy-looking green and yellow caterpillar hangs upside down from a tiny, fluffy flower, on a black background

    Nighttime Caterpillars and Moths

    Be dazzled by live insects at this talk and hands-on experience with The Caterpillar Lab.

    March27PM – 7:30 PM