Jenna Reynolds, founder of Save Coastal Wildlife, recounts her journey to become an environmental educator as a trans woman. 20 minutes. Followed by a post screening Q&A.
Detailing how her connection to New Jersey's coastal wildlife helped her find the courage to live life as her authentic self every day, Jenna's story is proof that the resiliency of nature not only transcends its greatest issues, but the greatest internal struggles of the human spirit, perpetuating the importance of the interconnection of all life ... in nature and in our society.
Joining us for a post screening Q&A: Jenna Reynolds and Gavin Shwahla.
Presented in partnership with the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice.
Jenna Reynolds is the first LGBTQ+ and trans-women in New Jersey to be leading an environmental nonprofit. Jenna chose in 2018 to take a pro-active approach at protecting wildlife along the Jersey Shore and together with several other people started Save Coastal Wildlife Nonprofit. She has a master’s degree in environmental science from Bard College and is an award-winning environmental educator with over 25 years of experience in conducting research, education and community outreach programs onprotecting biodiversity.
Gavin “Wild” Shwahla is an award-winning filmmaker, award-winning photographer, and environmentalist with a background in wildlife biology and conservation. His work is driven by a burning passion for the natural world and the idea of rewilding the planet by rewilding our souls.
Part of the Princeton Environmental Film Festival. For a full schedule of events, visit peff.eventive.org.
