Earth Day Movie In Newtown To Explore "The Extraordinary Caterpillar"

NEWTOWN, PA — To celebrate Earth Day, the historic Newtown Theatre will screen “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Before the film, attendees can play environmental trivia and win native plants. Following the film, a panel of experts will discuss the film and take questions.

Co-hosts for this special film screening include Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, Ginos Nursery, My Backyard at
Nectars, and Black Shed.

“The Extraordinary Caterpillar” follows scientists and community activists as they peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. As the engine of food webs,
caterpillars feed birds, support pollinators and keep ecosystems thriving. Native plants are critical to the caterpillar’s survival.

(Graphic provided by the Newtown Theatre)

Homegrown National Park is the U.S. organizer of the impact campaign for “The Extraordinary Caterpillar.” The film features co-founder Dr. Doug Tallamy and shines a spotlight on the critical — but often overlooked — role caterpillars play in biodiversity.

Following the movie, Mary Anne Borge, editor of Butterfly Gardener, Santino Lauricella, education manager at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, and Rosalind Doremus, owner of My Backyard at Nectars in Titusville, N.J., will be available to take
questions and share their knowledge of native plants and their importance to caterpillars and other critters.

Tickets for the special one-night-only screening are available at TheNewtownTheatre.com for $14 for adults, $12 for seniors/students, or $8 for members of the theatre or members of Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Tickets will also be sold at the door (if available). All seating is general admission.

The Newtown Theatre is located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough. For the latest news about the Newtown Theatre visit TheNewtownTheatre.com .