Guardians of the Everglades Documentary

The film documentary film trailer is ready for viewing!  

Let your friends know and view it on YouTube or Vimeo or both.  

The hour-long documentary film is due next March and we will be filming all year.  There is much more coming -- an expansion of the Guardians to on-line educational materials, each Guardian's suggestions for contributing your talents to Everglades conservation, and the tour schedule.  

Click here and let us know what you think.  We appreciate your feedback.

On Location in the Everglades:

With Deb Jansen in Big Cypress.

Nicholas and Guardian Franklin Adams waiting for their cue.

Helenah, Sarah and Sandy with Guardian Franklin Adams

Connie and Sandy filming Deb Jansen at Big Cypress. Omer standing by.

Thank you from Nicholas and Connie

Coming this month:

- Naples Orchid Society Show and Sale featuring Connie's Ghost Orchid Classic 
March 16 - 18.  www.NaplesOrchidSociety.org

- Women of Trinity Lecture by Connie - "A Spiritual Journey through Asia" 
March 20.  www.TrinitybytheCove.com

- Florida Camera Club Council (FCCC) photo tour of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
March 23
& Lecture "Assignment: World Heritage Asia"
8:30 am March 24
Both by Connie.  www.f3c.org

NATHANIEL & ALETTA REED VISIT GUARDIANS OF THE EVERGLADES EXHIBIT AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK COE VISITORS' CENTER

Guardian Nathaniel Reed seen through sheer Ghost Orchid banner ©ConnieBransilverNat laughed out loud when he saw his Guardian portrait for the first time, then kept smiling and laughing, returning to study it and the other three portraits - Chief Buffalo Tiger, Gladesman Franklin Adams and Clyde Butcher.  He talked at length with Nicholas about the portrait and the Guardians project, and apparently approved of the concept of "endangered" in Connie's sheer banners.  His wife, Aletta, made photos on her iPhone and sent them to their children immediately. Special thanks to both Nat and Aletta for visiting.

GUARDIANS OF THE EVERGLADES EXHIBIT HANGS IN COE VISITOR'S CENTER UNTIL MARCH 31ST.

 Endangered Sea Turtle Hatchling on sheer 8'x4' banner ©ConnieBransilver ©ConnieBransilver Guardian Nat Reed with his portrait and artist Nicholas Petrucci ©ConnieBransilver

HUGE CROWD ON THE ARTISTS' STUDIO TOUR SPONSORED BY THE NAPLES MUSEUM OF ART (THE PHIL)

Connie Bransilver with her sheer orchid banners ©ConnieBransilverNicholas and Connie set up their faux studio at the Botanical Garden March 5 and hosted nearly 400 visitors viewing, asking questions, and learning about the pair's work -- Guardians of the Everglades portraits, endangered species banners, the documentary film project and Nicholas' independent portraits and abstracts. It was an honor to be hosted by the Friends of Art, and a wonderful opportunity to meet new and old friends.

Thank you all!

East Coasters - March 3 - Save the Date

Mangrove Nursery ©Connie BransilverEAST COASTERS - JOIN US AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK COE VISITORS’ CENTER MARCH 3, 2012

Join us for the Opening Reception for Guardians of the Everglades at Everglades National Park Coe Visitors’ Center in conjunction with “Vintage Day” Celebrations at the park’s Homestead entrance.

Guardians of the Everglades Exhibition Reception

Saturday, March 3, 2012 
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Everglades National Park
Coe Visitors’ Center

On display will be four 72” x 42” portraits of Guardians Clyde Butcher, Nat Reed, Franklin Adams and Chief Buffalo Tiger along with photographs of all eleven Guardians in action and six diaphanous banners depicting what it means to be endangered or threatened.

East Coasters - that’s you in Miami and Fort Lauderdale the Keys and the eastern Everglades.  Your next opportunity will not be until November at Deering Estate in Miami.

We look forward to seeing you there!   More information at  http://www.nps.gov/ever/parknews/vintageevergladesdayeverpr020912.htm

Human Being ©Connie Bransilver

WEST COASTERS - YOU HAVE UNTIL THE FEBRUARY 25 TO VISIT THE GUARDIANS EXHIBIT AT MUSEUM OF THE EVERGLADES IN EVERGLADES CITY

Visit the Museum or sign up for our lecture on Tuesday, February 21 in conjunction with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival. Information and reservations at 239-695-0008. Lecture and Lunch are $20 per person.

West Coasters - that’s you in Naples, Fort Myers, Marco, Everglades City and the western Everglades.  More information at http://www.evergladesmuseum.org/

Nicholas and Connie Invite You to Guardians of the Everglades Preview

Reception with Nicholas & Connie
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 4, 2012

Museum of Florida Art and Culture - January 2012 ©Connie Bransilver

Come early as it is also Seafood Festival Weekend - Festive and lots of traffic. Exhibition continues through February 25. It's close, Neapolitans. This is your best chance to see Guardians this year.


Directions: From the intersection of US41 East and SR 29 South continue south into Everglades City.  Turn Right when you have to, continue through the roundabout, and a few yards beyond the museum is on your left.  www.EvergladesMuseum.org.

The museum is located at 105 West Broadway in Everglades City, Florida. Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 am - 5 pm (4 pm Sat) 239-695-0008

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FILMING BEGINS FOR GUARDIANS DOCUMENTARY

Sandy Cannon-Brown, Owner of Washington, DC, based environmental film company, VideoTakes, brought her crew to south Florida to begin filming for the documentary on the Guardians of the Everglades.  The hour-long film will premier at the Washington, DC, Environmental Film Festival in March 2013, but the trailer can be viewed from March 2012.

Helenah and Sarah filming Nicholasas he draws Guardian Deb Jansen.

Helenah, Sarah and Sandy with Guardian Franklin Adams in the Everglades.

With Deb Jansen in Big Cypress.

Connie and Sandy filming Deb Jansen at Big Cypress. Omer standing by.

Nicholas and Guardian Franklin Adams waiting for their cue.

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SKETCHBOOK FEATURES CONNIE'S MALAGASY FRIENDS

Madagascar - Sandrine & Ratine ©Connie Bransilver

Sandrine and Ratine, two of Connie's hosts in the rainforest of Eastern Madagascar, share a cuddle and a secret.  Bernard Gieske's poem is here.

Slideshow Presentation - More Photos of the Guardians