The Curious Garden

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Film Screening & DiscussionSunday, March 9, 2014 – 3-4:15pm/The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor 7347 Madison St, Forest Park, IL/Tickets, SORRY, SOLD OUT

Family-friendly! Children ages 3-11+

Directed By – Weston Woods & Soup Nuts/Based on the award-winning book by Peter Brown/2010/10.5 minutes

One boy's quest for a greener world ... one garden at a time. A little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. The Curious Garden is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations. Narrated by Katherine Kellgren, and music by David Mansfield.

A resource table by the Oak Park Conservatory will promote upcoming programming, including free Saturday drop-in activities. Each child can take home a free packet of watermelon or sunflower seeds.

For more information on the film, please visit the official documentary website.