Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing
The inspiring documentary about the reintroduction of the endangered mottled duskywing butterfly to Pinery Provincial Park is back for two more screenings!
Where:
The Bookshelf Cinema – Guelph
41 Quebec St., Guelph, Ontario N1H2T1
www.thebookshelf.ca
When:
- March 29th @ 4:30 p.m.
- April 3rd @ 7:00 p.m.
Advance tickets are available in the bookstore. All Seats $12.00 (HST included)
Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing follows the research and recovery team, including Integrative Biology Professor Dr. Ryan Norris and his team, biologist Jessica Linton, the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory and Wildlife Preservation Canada, over three years. The project represents the first time a butterfly has ever been successfully reintroduced into Ontario, and, since their reintroduction in 2021, the butterflies are showing signs of recovery.
“To me, this is a love story that is the heart of our relationship with our sibling species. Against a tidal wave of mass extinction, it is inspiring to watch a devoted group working to restore one species of butterfly to a habitat from which they had been extirpated. This reveals how hard it is in a degraded world and how much we have to learn.” – David Suzuki, CBC Nature of Things
Butterflies on the Brink is a captivating tale of triumphs, setbacks, and the unwavering dedication of a group determined to secure the future of this enchanting butterfly.
The cast and crew will be in attendance at both screenings of the film!
Cast and crew in attendance! Q and A.
Jessica Linton – Senior Biologist, Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
Ryan Norris – Professor, University of Guelph
Adrienne Brewster – Ex. Director, Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
