Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival is thrilled to present our monthly film screenings that will help us navigate through climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and the plastic crisis in our communities with innovative solutions.

“If you build landscapes without these powerhouse native plants that support caterpillars, the food web is doomed.” —Doug Tallamy

"The caterpillar does all the work, and the butterfly gets all the applause." — George Carlin

"Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar." — Bradley Miller

JOIN US for The Extraordinary Caterpillar Screening followed by Panel Discussion!

DATE: Monday April 27, 2026
TIME: 7:00-9:30 PM
LOCATION: Cinema Arts Theatres
9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
FREE!
Ample Parking

BOOK SEATS NOW!

TRAILER

__

Award-Winning THE EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR
Directed by JEFF MCKAY, featuring Doug Tallamy
TVO Films

Experience the enchanting world of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a TVO Original documentary. This captivating film reveals the crucial role of these tiny creatures in transforming parks and backyards, powering ecosystems that support everything from songbirds to grizzly bears.

With stunning macro videography by naturalist Sam Jaffe, viewers will explore the fascinating survival skills and ecological importance of caterpillars. Produced by Merit Motion Pictures and directed by Jeff McKay, the documentary features insights from leading experts, including entomologist Antonia Guidotti and author Doug Tallamy.

__

OUR EXCEPTIONAL PANELISTS:

MADDIE BRIGHT, Executive Director of Earth Sangha.

DANIELLE WYNNE, Watershed Education and Outreach Fairfax County Stormwater Management.

JOANNE HUTTON, Co-Chair Plant NOVA Natives campaign, Arlington Regional Master Naturalist.

MODERATOR:
ELLE KATHERINE CLEVELAND: Elle is an English and Communication Major at George Mason University, where she is dedicated to honing her skills in effective communication and literary analysis.
__

EVENT SPONSOR: Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3.
EVENT PARTNERS: Plant NoVa Natives, Earth Sangha, FIRA, Trace – The Zero Waste Store, American Solar USA, Go Electric DMV, Climate & Clean Energy Working Group.

BOOK SEATS NOW! Theatre only holds 240. We anticipate a SOLD OUT event.

__

AGENDA

6:45-7:00 PM | Gathering in Theatre Atrium, connect with event Partners to learn more about how to make small changes in your lives to restore biodiversity, reduce and drawdown carbon, and live more sustainably
7:00 PM | OPENER
7:15 PM | SCREENING of The Extraordinary Caterpillar
8:30- 9:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION Q&A

JOIN US & BOOK SEATS NOW!

__

Bring your own EMPTY drink and popcorn containers (that you can use to buy a drink and popcorn at Cinema Arts Theatres concession stand) to help make this a WASTE FREE event!

If the seats become fully booked, and there's a waitlist, please show up at the door anyway. There are usually enough no-shows for everyone to get in.

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Second Annual Braddock Relays

Second Annual Braddock Relays

10 & Under USTA Free Tennis Play Day: Nichelodeon Worldwide Day of Play with Clifton Jr. Tennis Academy & Sports Network & Fitness 16 September

10 & Under USTA Free Tennis Play Day: Nichelodeon Worldwide Day of Play with Clifton Jr. Tennis Academy & Sports Network & Fitness 16 September

BURKE CENTRE TENNIS ASSOCIATION & CLIFTON JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY FALL CLASSES

BURKE CENTRE TENNIS ASSOCIATION & CLIFTON JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY FALL CLASSES

Fall Festival! Family Fun for Everyone!!

Fall Festival! Family Fun for Everyone!!

BVFRD Bingo

BVFRD Bingo

GSVFD Bingo

GSVFD Bingo

BURKE CENTRE TENNIS ASSOCIATION & CLIFTON JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY FALL CLASSES

BURKE CENTRE TENNIS ASSOCIATION & CLIFTON JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY FALL CLASSES

Symposium "How to Hit Your Sweet Spot - Fast & Stay There!"

Symposium "How to Hit Your Sweet Spot - Fast & Stay There!"

KIDZ ON THE COURT Indoor Tennis with Clifton Jr. Tennis Academy and Sports Network and Fitness

KIDZ ON THE COURT Indoor Tennis with Clifton Jr. Tennis Academy and Sports Network and Fitness

Kidz on the Court Indoor Tennis with Clifton Jr Tennis Academy and Sports Network and Fitness

Kidz on the Court Indoor Tennis with Clifton Jr Tennis Academy and Sports Network and Fitness

Sports Network + Clifton Enrichments JR. Tennis Academy Present Free Tennis Play Day: Sponsored by USTA

Sports Network + Clifton Enrichments JR. Tennis Academy Present Free Tennis Play Day: Sponsored by USTA

Stroller Strides Burke -- Fitness for Mom, Fun for Baby!

Stroller Strides Burke -- Fitness for Mom, Fun for Baby!

Stroller Strides Burke Grand Opening!

Stroller Strides Burke Grand Opening!

It Works! Wrap Event Registration

It Works! Wrap Event Registration

Ride or Stride

Ride or Stride

Northern Virginia Girls' Association Firebirds Travel Team Tryouts

Northern Virginia Girls' Association Firebirds Travel Team Tryouts

FREE Investor Symposium

FREE Investor Symposium

FREE Open House at eMotion (Dance and Fitness Classes)

FREE Open House at eMotion (Dance and Fitness Classes)

Robinson Varsity Football Game

Robinson Varsity Football Game

Saturday Concealed Carry Firearm Permit Course

Saturday Concealed Carry Firearm Permit Course

Free Camp for Kids of Disabled Military

Free Camp for Kids of Disabled Military

NOVA to Offer 2012 Basketball Camp July 23-26

NOVA to Offer 2012 Basketball Camp July 23-26

Multi-State Concealed Carry Firearm Permit Course

Multi-State Concealed Carry Firearm Permit Course

High Performance Tennis

High Performance Tennis

Burke Centre Junior Tennis Team Registration

Burke Centre Junior Tennis Team Registration

Wounded Hero 5K sign-up

Wounded Hero 5K sign-up

Owner Finance Symposium

Owner Finance Symposium

Save Woodlawn Stables

Save Woodlawn Stables

Rising 6th Grade Girls - Basketball Tryouts

Rising 6th Grade Girls - Basketball Tryouts

Fairfax Master Bike Plan Unveiling

Fairfax Master Bike Plan Unveiling

Redskins' Chris Cooley FREE Camp June 2nd at Fairfax High School

Redskins' Chris Cooley FREE Camp June 2nd at Fairfax High School

Memorial Day Walk/Run

Memorial Day Walk/Run

NOVA7ON7 Summer Football

NOVA7ON7 Summer Football

Saint Andrews Episcopal Bike Rally

Saint Andrews Episcopal Bike Rally

FPYC SUMMER RUGBY Walk-in Registration

FPYC SUMMER RUGBY Walk-in Registration

NOVA7ON7 Summer Rec League Early Bird Registration

NOVA7ON7 Summer Rec League Early Bird Registration

BBQ Dinner & Country Dancing

BBQ Dinner & Country Dancing

Mattress Sale at Robinson

Mattress Sale at Robinson

Kidz on the Court - 12 & Under Tennis Workshop