Sustainability Series Appalachia Day: VS GOLIATH: APPALACHIA

Join us Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. As we celebrate Appalachia Day as part of our Sustainability Series! Admission is FREE - Tickets are required This event will feature a presentation by local Rural Action group Appalachian Understories About the film Deep in the hollows of the Appalachian Mountains, the construction of a fracked gas pipeline rips through mountaintops, forests, and streams, bearing down on rural communities across Appalachia. Russell, an Army veteran who once swore an oath to protect and serve his country, now finds his home, waters, and forests under threat. He enlists in the battle to defend his community. Russell joins forces with people along the pipeline route, including Georgia, an apple farmer in Virginia; Maury, a retired schoolteacher in West Virginia; and Crystal and Jason, Indigenous community leaders in North Carolina. Together, they form a movement that faces numerous setbacks as they take on the multibillion-dollar corporations behind the pipeline. When one of the nation's most powerful politicians intervenes, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown. About Appalachian Understories Appalachian Understories is a Rural Action initiative proudly supported by Ohio's Winding Road. Our tours and events lay the foundation for forming lasting connections to Appalachian Ohio rooted in appreciation for the area's rich natural and cultural resources. These experiences draw upon the knowledge and passion of skilled locals who provide part