All Upcoming FI Events
Hidden Rivers - Waynesboro, VA
Hidden Rivers Screening at the Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro, VA hosted in partnership with Waynesboro RiverFest!
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems.
Event details: https://riverfestwaynesboro.org/schedule-2024/
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HqaFSnXr3/
Hidden Rivers - Atlanta, GA
Hidden Rivers film screening in Atlanta, GA hosted by The Nature Conservancy and Sweetwater Brewing.
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems.
Free event. Register at:
https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/events/event/hidden-rivers-screening/
Hidden Rivers - Townsend, TN (Time TBD)
Hidden Rivers Screening in Townsend, TN hosted in partnership with Townsend Parks and Recreation.
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - how many people ar finding ways to protect these ecosystems.
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The Lost Fish - Durango, CO [TIME TBD]
The Lost Fish film screening in Durango, Colorado hosted by Fort Lewis College and The Four Corners Water Center
The Lost Fish is Freshwaters Illustrated's feature film - collaborative with the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission and the US Fish & Wildlife Service - that captures the fight to save Pacific Lamprey in the Columbia Basin, and the passion and determination of those working to ensure their survival
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Hidden Rivers - Spring City, TN (Time TBD)
Hidden Rivers Screening in Spring City, TN hosted in partnership with Laurel Dace Day.
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - how many people ar finding ways to protect these ecosystems.
Hidden Rivers - Maggie Valley, NC (Time TBD)
Hidden Rivers Screening in Maggie Valley, NC hosted in partnership with Maggie Valley Fly Fishing Festival.
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - how many people ar finding ways to protect these ecosystems.
The Lost Fish - Vancouver, WA
The Lost Fish film screening in Vancouver, WA as part of The Understory Film Fest, benefiting the Cascade Forest Conservancy.
The Lost Fish is Freshwaters Illustrated's feature film - collaborative with the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission and the US Fish & Wildlife Service - that captures the fight to save Pacific Lamprey in the Columbia Basin, and the passion and determination of those working to ensure their survival
Tickets: https://www.cascadeforest.org/get-involved/events-2/understory/
Event Details: https://www.kigginstheatre.com/movie/2026-understory-nw-film-fest/
Hidden Rivers - Bryson City, NC
Hidden Rivers Screening in Bryson City, TN hosted in partnership at the Appalachian Rivers Aquarium.
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - how many people ar finding ways to protect these ecosystems.
Hidden Rivers - Maryville, TN
Hidden Rivers Screening in Maryville, TN hosted in partnership with Little River Watershed Association at the Little River Round Up.
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems.
The event will begin at 11 am with land and water clean ups. Following at 5 pm the community gathering will begin at Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheatre Park. The showing of Hidden Rivers will start at 8:30 pm.
Hidden Rivers - University of North Alabama
Hidden Rivers Screening at the University of North Alabama hosted in partnership with Tri Beta.
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems.
PNWater Stories - Corvallis, OR
Special film & gallery event hosted by 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Lamprey, newts, salmon, and more! Join us at 2 Towns Taproom for this film and gallery event to explore and celebrate Oregon’s living rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and the people and communities who are working on their behalf.
Featuring the films of Freshwaters Illustrated, presented by Directors, Jeremy Monroe and David Herasimtschuk, along with a gallery showing of Dave’s award-winning photographs.
All proceeds benefit the mission of Freshwaters Illustrated, a nonprofit organization.
Hidden Rivers - Asheville, NC
5-8pm Eastern at the Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage. Hosted by the WREN Center
Registration at: https://wrencenter.org/events
WaterNight Virtual 2026
Our annual live virtual gathering of our members, supporters, and friends from all over - with sneak peeks at our newest projects, impact updates, and opportunities to win prizes and aquatic art!
River Flicks for a Cause, Corvallis, OR
Join our Corvallis-based friends at Peak Sports Corvallis, with Willamette Riverkeeper, and Freshwaters Illustrated for an evening of short river-focused documentaries produced by FI. The films screened will cover topics such as salmon habitat restoration, federal water protection, and the recovery of lamprey in our Oregon waters. This free screening will be accompanied by a raffle for river-related merchandise, free snacks and drinks, and discussion among community members about how we can unite to protect our rivers in the face of mounting environmental threats. Optional donations collected at this event will go towards supporting both Willamette Riverkeeper and Freshwaters Illustrated.
Attendance is free and registration is not mandatory, but we do request that interested folks use the signup link below so that we can collect a rough head count!
Freshwater Film Fest - Mars Hill, NC
2-5pm Eastern at Mars Theatre Brewing Co. Hosted by the WREN Center
Info and registration at: https://wrencenter.org/events
PNWater Stories - Tacoma, WA
Lamprey, newts, salmon, and more! Join this family-friendly film and gallery event to explore and celebrate Washington’s living rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and the people and communities who are working on their behalf.
Featuring the films of Freshwaters Illustrated, presented by Founder & Director, Jeremy Monroe, along with the award-winning photographs of David Herasimtschuk.
All proceeds benefit the mission of Freshwaters Illustrated, a nonprofit organization.
Purchase tickets at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pnwaters-film-and-gallery-event
PNWater Stories - Everett, WA
PNWater Stories Film, Gallery, & Book Event
Saturday February 28th, 1-2:30PM
Chinook Room at the Northwest Stream Center
600 128th St SE, Everett, WA 98208
Hidden Rivers - Lewisburg, WV
Hosted by the Appalachian Headwaters and Greenbrier River Watershed Association
Free Registration at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1408948767349889/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&ref_source=newsfeed&ref_mechanism=feed_attachment
Hidden Rivers - Dahlonega, GA
Hosted by the University of North Georgia and The Nature Conservancy in Georgia
Free Registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-rivers-showing-at-ung-tickets-1816039084789
PNWater Stories for K-12 Teachers
Free invited event for Benton County K-12 Teachers. Darkside Cinema on Monday, February 16 (Presidents Day Holiday) at 4-530pm.Registration is free and each guest gets a $10 Darkside snack voucher!
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbH_tnvglBlPifLWHm6pLHCP2gSuNEm3HPPfFd9FMKzaf7rQ/viewform
Summer Soirée & Benefit - Corvallis 2025
Come join us for a fabulous Summer Soirée & Benefit at the beautiful Tyee Wine Cellars! Sip on delicious wines, savor delectable bites, and enjoy live music under the stars. This event is the perfect opportunity to mingle with friends, support a great cause, and unwind in a stunning setting. Don't miss out on this unforgettable summer evening!
Drinks and food are not included with ticket purchase. Early bird discount pricing ends on August 10th and is automatically applied. Get your tickets now!
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Hidden Rivers - Boone, NC
Hidden Rivers featured in the Boone Earth Film Festival
Appalachian Theatre, Boone, NC - 6-10pm
Hidden Rivers - Brevard, NC
Hidden Rivers community presentation
6:00pm
Mary Jenkins Community Center
Brevard, NC
Hosted by Headwaters Outfitters
https://headwatersoutfitters.com/event/hidden-rivers-of-southern-appalachia/
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZi8u1MOz-MrnSlwb7p3Ne-kECzMQo6sWQ_90XO7akFt2SIg/viewform
Hidden Rivers - Pulaski, VA
Hidden Rivers community presentation
6:30pm
Ratcliff Museum
51 Commerce Street,
Pulaski, VA 24301
Hosted by Friends of Peak Creek
https://www.facebook.com/events/597694596503457/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
Hidden Rivers - Abingdon, VA
Hidden Rivers community presentation
6:00pm
Exec Auditorium
SW VA Education Center
Abingdon, VA
Hosted by Virginia Master Naturalists - Holston Chapter and the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable
https://www.plantvirginianatives.org/plantswvanatives/swva-events
Hidden Rivers - Fletcher, NC
Hidden Rivers community presentation
6:30pm
Fernleaf School - Wilderness Campus
249 Old Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
https://www.facebook.com/events/2564574320399984/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
Hidden Rivers - Norris, TN
Hidden Rivers community presentation
5:30pm, Clinch River Brewing,
2045 Norris Freeway,
Norris, TN 37828
Hosted by UT Extension - Anderson County
https://allevents.in/norris/hidden-rivers-film-screening/200027893912738
Hidden Rivers - Sylva, NC
Hidden Rivers community presentation
2pm, Jackson County Library
Sylva, North Carolina
https://fontanalib.org/events/documentary-screening-hidden-rivers-southern-appalachia
Hidden Rivers - Johnson City, TN
Hidden Rivers community presentation
East Tennessee Room - Culp Center
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee
Hosted by ETSU Depts of GeoSciences, Sustainability, Johnson City, Boone Watershed Partnership
Hidden Rivers - Greeneville, TN
Hidden Rivers community presentation
6pm, University of Tennessee Extension Office
303 Takoma Ave, Greeneville, TN 37743
Hosted by UT Extension - Greene County
UPRIVER - film & gallery event
UPRIVER film & gallery event - 3/1/25 - 2 Towns Taproom, Corvallis, OR - Learn about your backyard river, meet the filmmakers, browse a pop-up photo gallery, and support aquatic education in our schools. Advance tickets $15
Hidden Rivers - Dalton, GA
Location: Edwards Park Brooker Community Room, Dalton Georgia
5:30PM
Hidden Rivers - Waynesboro, VA
3/21 - Hidden Rivers, Wayne Theatre, Waynesboro, VA - https://www.waynetheatre.org/event/hidden-rivers-of-southern-appalachia-film
Hidden Rivers - Museum of Life & Science
3/19 (time TBA) - Hidden Rivers - Museum of Life & Science, Durham, NC - https://www.lifeandscience.org/explore/events/
Hidden Rivers - Asheville, NC
Sunday, 3/17, 5:30pm at Wedge Brewing Foundry - Cloud Room, Asheville, NC - FREE ADMISSION
5 Foundry St #10, Asheville, NC 28801