Eighteen screenings of 12 films in 10 days. The Gainesville Environmental Film and Arts Festival began on March 19 and ends this Sunday, March 28. Subjects of the films range from reducing plastic dependence to the debate on organic, with plenty of areas of interest in between.On Saturday, there will be an extra showing of DIRT!, a documentary that shows this underestimated (and perhaps under appreciated) resource is much more interesting than we thought (did you know it's made from the same elements as the stars?). It will be shown at the Hippodrome Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for this show are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students and $3 for children 12 and under.
Also on Saturday is Ecofest which takes place at the outdoor Sun Center around the Hippodrome in downtown Gainesville. The event will feature special activities and demonstrations for all ages.
There will also be bands playing all afternoon.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.-- Alachua County Environmental Protection Department will sponsor a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of hazardous waste and electronic equipment.
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.-- Marty Henneka will be leading a session of Nia Moving Meditation. Nia is a movement practice that offers a philosophy to enhance your physical potential.
