This National Pollinator Week, join us for a screening of “The Pollinators,” a gripping documentary that follows the journey of migratory beekeepers as they transport billions of honeybees across the country—an essential but imperiled process at the heart of our food system. The film sheds light on the growing threats to pollination, from habitat loss and pesticides to the pressures of industrial <a href="http://agriculture.

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The evening will begin with a brief introduction by Natalie Izlar, Botany Technician for Virginia Working Landscapes, a program of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. She’ll share insights from her research on native pollinators and the plants that support <a href="http://them.

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As a bonus, we’ll be offering a signature cocktail, featuring Hot Honey Rye from nearby Catoctin Creek <a href="http://Distillery.
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Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the program will begin promptly at 7:00 PM with an introduction by Natalie Izlar, followed immediately by the screening. The film’s running time is 92 minutes. Admission is free, with a suggested $5 donation. Register online, here.