“New Neighbors: the Beavers of Allen Brook” Film Screening

Join Vermont Land Trust at an online screening and discussion of the film “New Neighbors: the Beavers of Allen Brook”. The film investigates the recent uptick in beaver activity in the suburban town of Williston and invites a change in perspective to better appreciate one of our most misunderstood keystone species.

After showing the 29-minute film, filmmaker and Williston resident, Jim Heltz will be joined by VLT Naturalist Allaire Diamond for a discussion of themes, including the surprising details of the species’ origin, their influence on the area, and the beavers’ crucial role in the battle against climate change. There will be times for questions and answers. We hope you can join us!

About the Filmmaker:

Jim Heltz is an award winning filmmaker living in Williston, Vermont. For over 40 years, Jim has created media communications for businesses, nonprofits, hospitals, educational institutions, broadcast and cable networks, as well as the state and federal government. In addition, he has produced and directed both short form and feature documentaries including NEW NEIGHBORS the Beavers of Allen Brook (2025), Wake Robin: The First Thirty (2023), Dawn of a New Day: The Creation of Fletcher Allen Health Care (2016), Williston Revisited: A Community Portrait (2013), I Am In Here (2013), Approaching the Sliding Glass Door (2009), and Bill’s Bill and Other Stories of How We Got Here: Our History of Special Education in Vermont (2006).