For more than 15 years, the Amphibian Friends have helped thousands of frogs and salamanders cross an increasingly busy road in eastern Pennsylvania on rainy nights from February to March so they can reach their breeding grounds. This short film shows this group of crossing guards in action.
Screening on Thursday, March 6 at 4pm in Short Film Block 1 along with Timber Rattlesnakes of Catoctin Mountain Park, Saving the Southern Appalachian Red Spruce Forest, Wild Hope: Unleaded, and Reviving the Forgotten River (Student Film Award).
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Filmmakers: David Herasimtschuk and Jeremy Monroe
Running Time: 7 mins
Language: English with open captions
Type: Official Selection – Short
David Herasimtschuk and Jeremy Monroe are biologist-filmmakers focused on capturing imagery and stories of freshwater biodiversity, wonder, and stewardship. Through Freshwaters Illustrated, they create immersive stories with partners and communities across North America and beyond and share these stories with educators and learners of all kinds.