Slow Food Denver + City of Edgewater: Earth Day Films & Local Food Heroes

Celebrate Earth Day with an afternoon of cinematic storytelling and community conversation!

On Saturday, April 18th, join Slow Food Denver and the City of Edgewater at the Edgewater Civic Center for a curated selection of films from the Colorado Environmental Film Festival, highlighting the vital intersection of nature, sustainability, and the human spirit. The showcase also features an exclusive short film by Yum Town, offering an intimate look at the local farmers, producers, and chefs who have earned the Snail of Approval for their commitment to "good, clean, and fair" food.

Featured Films Include:

• Peaks to Prairie: Discover how mushrooms are being used as a secret weapon to restore agricultural soils. ⁠

• Save the Farm, Save the Future: Can "agrivoltaics" (combining solar power and farming) save our family farms? ⁠

• Freetown’s Ultracool Roofs: A look at how reflective roofs are rebalancing energy in Sierra Leone. ⁠

• A Snail’s Pace: An intimate premiere by Yum Town featuring our own local Snail of Approval heroes!⁠

Following the screenings, we will host a live Q&A with several Snail of Approval awardees, giving you the chance to hear firsthand how these local leaders are championing environmental stewardship through our regional food system.

Doors open at 3:30 pm and films will start promptly at 4 pm!

Check out these other Earth Day-inspired events by Slow Food Denver:

Urban Foraging Walk

Earth Day Celebration at Edgewater Public Market