Last Log Drive and My Urban Garden

Director: Polly Bennell 60 minutes. Rated: Not Rated

Film Synopsis

Last Log Drive
1985, 22 min 50 s

In 1983, during the bicentennial celebration of the settlement of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, by United Empire Loyalists, an old-time log drive was held on the Barrington River. This unique event was revived under the direction of Phil Scott, a former champion log roller and an articulate advocate of the sport. As well as being a spectacular visual experience, the log drive is an event of cultural and historical significance. The film brings to life this old practice of the logging industry in Canada.

My Urban Garden
1984, 26 min 33 s

From her small backyard plot, Halifax gardener Carol Bowlby brings forth a bountiful and mouth-watering harvest. Treating soil quality, lack of space and a short growing season as challenges rather than obstacles, Carol offers a wealth of practical growing tips. Frankly motivational, the film shows urban dwellers that the principles of intensive organic gardening can be applied equally well on an apartment balcony, on a small or large city lot, or in a rural setting.

This film is part of Arts for Ohio Cinematheque. All screenings are free for students with an I.D.

Be sure to come early for a screening of two short films from the National Network of Forrest Practitioners.  Filmmaker Pradeep Edussuriya will introduce these films at 7:30