NatureTrack Film Festival Brings Special Screening Series to the Santa Ynez Valley
March 20 event at the SYV Grange explores life at the edge of survival
In some of the harshest environments on Earth- ancient deserts, melting ice sheets, and unpredictable oceans- life continues to adapt, endure, and evolve. These powerful stories of resilience take center stage on Friday, March 20, when the NatureTrack Foundation brings its monthly NatureTrack Film Festival Special Screening Series to the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall in Los Olivos.
Presented in partnership with the Santa Ynez Valley Grange #644 and the Women Winemakers & Culinarians Foundation, the free community event will feature a curated lineup of short documentary films exploring how wildlife, ecosystems, and human communities navigate life on the edge of survival.
NatureTrack, which has introduced tens of thousands of students to California’s beaches and open spaces since 2011 through its free field trip program, created the Special Screening Series to bring inspiring environmental films to the Santa Ynez Valley year-round while fostering conversations about stewardship, resilience, and our connection to the natural world.
“Nature has always been a powerful teacher,” said Sue Eisaguirre, Executive Director of NatureTrack Foundation and Founder of the NatureTrack Film Festival. “These films remind us that even in the most extreme environments- from deserts and oceans to remote Arctic landscapes, life finds a way to adapt and endure. They also show how people are rethinking their relationship with nature in hopeful and inspiring ways.”
Featured films include:
Desert of the Mists — A visually stunning exploration of Namibia’s ancient Namib Desert and the remarkable ways wildlife, plants, and the Himba people survive in one of the planet’s most extreme landscapes.
Farming Turns — Professional skier Chris Rubens confronts climate change during an expedition to Greenland that inspires him to shift from globe-trotting athlete to organic farmer focused on building a more sustainable mountain community.
Of Water and Will — Santa Barbara fisherpeople venture into uncertain waters to unlock the mystery of the elusive California box crab while working to launch a sustainable experimental fishery. [Q&A]
Sharks in a Changing Sea — Conservation biologist Dr. Carol Price and a community of divers share decades of insight into sand tiger sharks thriving among historic shipwrecks off North Carolina’s coast.
Enhancing the evening, members of the Women Winemakers & Culinarians Foundation will pour wines from âmevive, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy outstanding local wines in a warm community setting.
Event Details:
Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall
2374 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos
Friday, March 20
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Films begin at 6:30 PM
FREE admission
Wines from âmevive
Beer provided by M.Special
More information is available at naturetrackfilmfestival.org
About NatureTrack
NatureTrack Foundation connects people of all ages and abilities to nature through environmental education, outdoor experiences, and storytelling. Since 2011, the organization has introduced tens of thousands of students to California’s beaches and open spaces through its free K–12 field trip program and expanded outdoor access for wheelchair users through its Freedom Trax program.
Media Contact:
Sue Eisaguirre – [email protected] | 805.886.2047
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Mission
NatureTrack Foundation fosters a lifelong fascination with nature and inspires thoughtful stewardship of our natural resources. They are dedicated to making access to the outdoors equitable for ALL — providing cost-free field trips for K–12 students and unforgettable experiences in nature for wheelchair users of all ages. By eliminating financial barriers, they ensure every participant can explore, learn, and connect with the natural world. Through education, inspiration, and accessibility, NatureTrack cultivates curiosity, joy, and a deep commitment to caring for our environment.
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NatureTrack’s $3.4 million campaign is an investment in a future where every child can experience the wonder of nature, every person can access the outdoors regardless of physical ability, and every generation is inspired to become a steward of the natural world. Together, we can remove barriers, expand opportunities, and ensure that more lives are forever changed through meaningful connections with nature.
Key Supporters
Audacious Foundation
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Edison International
John S. Kiewit Memorial Foundation
Natalie Orfalea Fdn & Lou Buglioli
Raintree Foundation
SYV Foundation
SYV Youth Rec
Towbes Foundation
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