Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page, takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The film highlights the positive changes that have resulted due to a tragic phenomenon known as “Colony Collapse Disorder.” Providing viewers with tangible solutions they can apply to their everyday lives, Vanishing of the Bees unfolds as a dramatic tale of science and mystery, illuminating the greater meaning surrounding the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth. The bees have a message – but will we listen?

Sponsors:
The Science Museum of Virginia
Tricycle Gardens
East Richmond Beekeepers Assoc.
Richmond Beekeepers Assoc.
Virginia State Beekeepers Assoc.
Cindy Neuschwander & Jay Barrows

For further information contact David Stover: 804-782-0988 david@davidstover.com

Date: Thursday March 31, 2011 FREE to the public

Times: 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Venue: The Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street
804-864-1400