The Power of One Voice: a 50-Year Perspective on the Life of Rachel Carson by Blue Lens

Friday, February 7, 2025
5PM to 7PM

Can one voice from Maryland really be all that impactful in the face of environmental concerns? It has in the past. We will watch a film looking at the impact of Silver Spring resident Rachel Carson, well known for her 1962 book, Silent Spring. We are now over 60 years into the resonating impact of Rachel Carson's voice. Come learn how one Maryland mother helped change the world.

The National Wildlife Visitor Center will be open 10:00am to 7:00pm. At 4:15pm, our Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps member will offer a tour of the species exhibits featuring sea otters, canvasback ducks, grey wolves and whooping cranes.

Visitors will also be able to stop by Wildlife Images Bookstore until 5:00pm to purchase a selection of Rachel Carson's books, including The Sea Trilogy (Under the Sea-Wind; The Sea Around Us; The Edge of the Sea), and of course, Silent Spring. Purchases support wildlife research conservation in our area. 

Following the film, enjoy a presentation and Q&A opportunity with the speakers to learn more about Rachel Carson and her work: 

• Dr. Mark Madison, a member of the film’s cast and US Fish and Wildlife Service archivist and historian
• Dr. Robert Musil, President of the Rachel Carson Council and author of the book Rachel Carson and Her Sisters

The First Fridays Winter Film Series is free and open to the public. No registration needed. Presentations are located at the National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708.