The Message of the Lyrebird 

SPECIAL FEATURE SCREENING IN MALENY

Lyrebirds hold the history of the forest in their song, but are they now singing the sad story of human encroachment? This is the question multi-award-winning feature film The Message of the Lyrebird explores. Join Barung Landcare and creative producer of the film, Mark Pearce from Balangara Films and Conondale local, for a fundraising screening and community conversation on Thursday 20 October in Maleny.

The Message of the Lyrebird is a thought-provoking film that explores themes around our history and human impact on nature. Journeying the east coast of Australia, the documentary follows the stories of different people and communities who are researching and co-existing with wildlife, looking at ways to protect these vital ecosystems so that the lyrebird and other Australian wildlife can continue their journey.

Addressing the overwhelming threats to biodiversity that we face today, means embracing more sustainable land management practices, protecting and regenerating our native forests and creating more wildlife-friendly spaces across our region.

“People can get overwhelmed by the state of the environment at times” shares Megan Lee from Barung Landcare.

“It can be hard to know what you can do to make a genuine difference. But there are many ways we can all help to improve the trajectory of our environment, and we will be exploring some of these themes on the evening.”

The audience will hear from representatives of local groups and organisations who are making a difference across the Hinterland. People will have an opportunity to learn more about how they can be involved in the recovery and protection of the environment.

“I have been fortunate to travel along the east coast of Australia in search of stories to create this film. And despite the challenges the Australian environment faces, there are many inspiring people doing great things to restore knowledge, reconnect people to the natural world, and are helping to make a difference. There is still a lot of hope,” shares creative producer, Mark Pearce. “Through these kinds of screenings, we are able to bring like-minded people together and explore ways we can take action. We hope this evening empowers local people to do something within their means.” The event will also raise funds to support local environmental projects that will help increase habitat for wildlife and improve the quality of our environment.  Be there to win a signed copy of the superb photographic companion guide to the film, which examines the lyrebird’s unique abilities and sophisticated song and dance routines, which date back to the Early Miocene epoch, 18 million years ago.

Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny.

When: Thursday 20 October, 6pm to 8pm (doors and bar will open from 5.30pm). Price $20 adults, $10 under 18 yrs.  To book: Call Barung Landcare on 07 5494 3151 or visit www.

barunglandcare.org.au/lyrebird

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