Free Screening of "Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut"

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on October 19, 2023

by Hailey Ballard

Owensboro, KY (10/04/2023) — Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) along with the Owensboro Museum of Science and History (OMSH), the Owensboro Botanical Gardens, the Kentucky Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, and the Joe Ford Nature Center is proud to host an exclusive screening event of the documentary "Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut." This compelling film dives into the remarkable efforts to rescue the American Chestnut tree from the brink of extinction. There will be two free showings of the documentary, one for OCTC students, at 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., and an afternoon showing for the public starting at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on October 19, 2023, at OCTC's Blandford Lecture Hall.

The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) has been dedicated to restoring this vital tree species for over 40 years. Their work, in collaboration with passionate citizen scientists and researchers, is the focus of "Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut," a documentary that sheds light on their unwavering commitment.

"We are delighted to share this film with the world," said Lisa Thompson, former President & CEO of The American Chestnut Foundation. "It tells the story of the American chestnut and the people who are dedicated to reintroducing it to our forests. We hope it will inspire others to join us in our mission to restore this iconic tree species."

The documentary, featuring interviews with scientists, volunteers, and notable figures such as Barbara Kingsolver, Chuck Leavell, Dolly Parton, and Jimmy Carter, underscores the importance of this historic conservation effort. "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Adams J. Wood Films and Collective Projects for their dedication in producing this film, and we are excited to share it with the world," said Lisa Thompson. "We believe it will raise awareness about the importance of preserving our natural environment and the urgent need to work collaboratively to protect our forests."

This exclusive screening event will take place at the Blandford Lecture Hall on OCTC's Main Campus, located at 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303. Admission is free and open to all. Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.

Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.

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Owensboro Community and Technical College

Free Screening of "Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut"

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on October 19, 2023

Owensboro Community and Technical College

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