"The Invisible Mammal" - International Women's Day Screening & Panel Discussion

Join us for an inspiring evening to celebrate International Women's Day, focusing on the crucial role women play in conservation efforts worldwide. The event features "The Invisible Mammal", a feature-length documentary film about bats, infectious disease, and women in science.  In this intensely cinematic film, bats are rendered poetically visible: spectacularly streaming out of caves or bridges, or cradled in a gloved hand, wings extended. This film follows a team of women scientists trying to save bats from the deadly White-nose Syndrome, which is putting North American bats at threat of extinction.  Following the film, engage with a diverse panel of women in the conservation field. Our panel will explore:

• Key Challenges: Discuss the unique barriers women encounter in conservation roles and strategies to overcome them.
• Innovative Solutions: Highlight innovative approaches women are implementing to address environmental issues.
• Empowerment and Leadership: Explore pathways to empower more women in environmental stewardship roles.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow attendees and panelists to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Light refreshments will be available for purchase. 

Cost: Free*
Age: 14+
*Suggested $5 donation to our environmental education programs to cover the costs of the screening. You will have the option to add this when reserving your ticket. 

Panelists

	Lisa Naughton (she/her) Professor, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies "I'm eager to join the conversation about women's roles in wildlife conservation and research."
	Diana De Pierola (she/her) Bilingual Project Coordinator, Focus on Energy "I’m excited to serve on this panel because empowering communities with accessible, culturally relevant environmental resources is at the heart of my work and my passion."
	Jessica Hua (she/her) Associate Professor, UW Madison "I’m excited to share about my experiences in the amphibian conservation world and look forward to talking with others passionate about conservation."
	Jess Thompson (she/her) Conservation and Education Curator, Henry Vilas Zoo "I am honored to be a part of this panel and explore a topic we don’t always talk about out loud – what it is like to be a woman working in a field like conservation where we are required to be “at once tender and tough”. I’m looking forward to gaining inspiration and insight from this evening!"

 

 

Accessibility and Language Access:

• Wheelchair accessible
• Accessible parking and level walkway to building
• Men's, Women's and All-Gender indoor ADA compliant bathrooms
• Drinking water access
• Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.