“Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia” Special Event

This event is sponsored by the Lyric Theatre and the Fralin Life Sciences Institute of Virginia Tech

Admission: Free!

Schedule: Although the film does not start until 2:15 pm, feel free to enjoy pre- and post-event festivities, which are detailed below! This is a family-friendly event.

Film Description: Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of aquatic life - and how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems.

1:15 PM - Pre-Event Festivities
2:00 PM - Freshwaters Illustrated Short Film
2:15 PM - "Hidden Rivers"
3:15 PM - Panel Discussion
3:45 PM - Informal Meet and Greet