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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">The Xerces Society partnered with nature photographer Clay Bolt, of Beautiful Bees,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and Neil Losin, of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Day's Edge Productions,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>to produce "A Ghost in the Making," a fantastic video about the disappearance of the rusty-patch bumble bee. The project was supported by<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Endangered Species Chocolate. "A Ghost in the Making" is being premiered at film festivals this spring.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;text-align:start;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">If you are in or near Washington, D.C., there is an opportunity to see this beautiful video at The Birds and the Bees, an evening of environmental films organized by D.C.'s Department of Energy & Environment and<span class="apple-converted-space"> the </span>National Geographic Society. After the video, there will be a panel discussion featuring Clay, Neil, and the Xerces Society's Rich Hatfield.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">The screening will be at the National Geographic Museum on April 18. The DC DEE has created Facebook event pages and an online registration page. The event is free but registration is required. You can register via either of the following links:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/246851012325224/">https://www.facebook.com/events/246851012325224/</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"><a href="https://birdsandbees.splashthat.com/">https://birdsandbees.splashthat.com/</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">If you’re not in the D.C. region, don’t worry. The film will be shown at various festivals around the country and will also be released online before too much longer.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Matthew</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">************************</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">CONTACT: Julia Robey Christian, PIO, (202) 741-0842 desk, (202) 450-7878 cell, <a href="mailto:julia.christian@dc.gov">julia.christian@dc.gov</a> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">DOEE & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY TO PRESENT</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">“THE BIRDS & THE BEES” ON APRIL 18</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Free environmental film event brings global issues into local focus for Earth Day</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">(WASHINGTON, DC) April 4, 2016 – On April 18, the Department of Energy and Environment will team up with National Geographic Society to host an evening of short environmental films that bring global issues into local focus. Artists, scientists, advocates, and everyday people share stories that cross boundaries and give a new voice to our planet and to our wild, wonderful city. Celebrate the earth, the Anacostia River, and the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee! Learn about the BioBlitz coming to DC in May and how to get involved. Join the conversation in a Q&A with representatives from the films:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">• A Ghost in the Making: Searching for the Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee [DC premiere]</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">• Nature is Speaking [DC Premiere]</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">• Rules for the Black Birdwatcher</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">• The Anacostia River: Making Connections</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">• Think Like a Scientist: Boundaries [Premiere]</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Attendees will receive complimentary reusable bags and pollinator plant seeds. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please RSVP online at <a href="http://birdsandbees.splashthat.com">http://birdsandbees.splashthat.com</a>. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">WHO: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Dr. Catherine Workman, National Geographic Society</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Tommy Wells, Department of Energy and Environment</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Dr. Will Turner, Conservation International</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Dr. Neil Losin, Day’s Edge Productions</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Clay Bolt, Natural History Photographer</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Rich Hatfield, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Krista Schlyer, Conservation Photographer and Author</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">WHAT: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">The Birds & the Bees: Celebrating Nature in Film</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">WHEN: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Monday, April 18 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">(Film program begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by a panel discussion)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">WHERE: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">National Geographic Society, Grosvenor Auditorium</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">1145 17th Street NW, Washington, DC</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">*Closest Metro: Farragut North Metro Station*</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">This event is made possible in cooperation with Conservational International and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Press interested in attending the event should RSVP to Julia Robey Christian, <a href="mailto:julia.christian@dc.gov">julia.christian@dc.gov</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d">________</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d">Matthew Shepherd</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d">Communications Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"><img border="0" width="128" height="48" id="yiv7410395064_x005f_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D18D77.EC706AB0" alt="Xerces-logo-CMYK-email_Outlook"></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d">Protecting the Life that Sustains Us</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d">Stay in touch</span><span style="color:#1f497d">: </span><a href="http://www.xerces.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#67cfe3">xerces.org</span></b></a><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span><a href="http://www.xerces.org/blog/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#21ae49">Xerces blog</span></b></a><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span><a href="http://www.xerces.org/enewsletters/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#acc37e">E-newsletter</span></b></a><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Xerces-Society/193182577358618" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#007298">Facebook</span></b></a><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/xerces_society" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:black">Twitter</span></b></a><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d">628 NE Broadway, Ste 200, Portland, OR 97232-1324, USA</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1f497d">Tel: (503) 232-6639 ext. 110; Toll free: 1-855-232 6639 ext. 110; Cell: (503) 807-1577</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><a href="mailto:matthew.shepherd@xerces.org"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">matthew.shepherd@xerces.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#0070c0"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>