Join us for a film screening of Observer at Plymouth State University followed by exploration outside with Meghan Doherty, Director of the Museum of the White Mountains. This is a great chance to see something new in our corner of Plymouth. The first 50 people to register and attend will be eligible to receive an Observer kit of items hand-picked by the filmmaking team. The kit includes a homemade red square for viewing the world, plus a hand lens, notebook, watercolor kit, pencil, sand timer, dice, and a guide to observation games. Come hone your observational powers and exercise your curiosity!

The film screening will be held in the Hage room located on the second floor of the Hartman Union Building on Plymouth State's campus. 

Join us for an exclusive screening of the film Observer at Alaska Maritime NWR Visitor Center followed by exploration outside with leaders from the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. This is a great chance to see something new in our corner of Alaska! The first 50 people to register and attend will be eligible to receive an Observer kit of items hand-picked by the filmmaking team.

Join us for a free screening of OBSERVER, a new 94-min Film celebrating the power of observation through the lens of scientists, artists, even a hunter, as they travel the world exploring the question, what happens when you find new ways to sense and perceive the world around you?

First 50 guests receive an Official Observer Activity Kit to join us for a brief, guided observational activity after the film. Introduction and post screening activity led by Environmental Science & Technology’s Andy Baldwin.

Attend the film screening of OBSERVER at the VINS Nature Center on April 13. This award-winning documentary challenges viewers to slow down and rediscover the art of seeing, revealing how different perspectives can transform our understanding of both natural and human environments. Ticket holders for Observer will be invited to stay after the film and experience the Nature Center after hours, until 6:00 pm. $13 General Admission, Free for VINS members.

Experience OBSERVER, a stunning documentary by filmmaker Ian Cheney that celebrates the art of observation. Follow Cheney and a diverse group of keen-eyed observers—scientists, artists, and a hunter—as they explore the world through fresh perspectives. With a whimsical red square as his guide, Cheney invites viewers to uncover beauty and meaning in even the most ordinary places. Don’t miss this thought-provoking journey into how we perceive the world around us. Included with museum admission or membership.