$30 General
Youth Free *ticket reservation required

 

Experience a breathtaking journey into the hidden world of mountain lions with Heart of a Lion, a feature-length documentary that follows biologist Mark Elbroch from the rugged wilderness of Jackson, Wyoming, to the misty forests of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. 

At the heart of the film are two remarkable mountain lion mothers, F61 and Yoko, whose lives Elbroch has tracked for years. Through their stories, audiences are invited into an intimate and rarely seen portrait of one of North America’s most misunderstood predators—revealing not only the vital role mountain lions play in the wild, but also the intelligence, resilience, and deep maternal bonds that shape their lives. 

Following the screening, stay for a special talk and audience Q&A that will deepen the conversation around wildlife, conservation, and our relationship with the natural world. The Q&A with Mark Elbroch after the screening will be moderated by Vashon Nature Center's Bianca Perla.

About Dr. Mark Elbroch: Mark is Director of Panthera's Puma Program (www.panthera.org), and he has contributed to puma (cougar, panther, mountain lion) research and conservation for >20 years. Mark is a National Geographic Explorer, and the 2017 recipient of the Craighead Conservation Award, an award honoring individuals whose work has achieved “lasting conservation outcomes. Mark is a member of the IUCN Cat Specialist Group and the current lead assessor for the IUCN’s 10-year assessment of puma conservation status. He has also authored/coauthored >100 scientific articles on cougars and 10 books on natural history, including The Cougar Conundrum: Sharing the World with a Successful Predator. Mark’s work has been covered by the BBC, NatGeo Wild, New York Times, National Public Radio, the Washington Post, Newsweek, The Guardian, Inside Climate News, and CBS News, among others.

 

 Visiting Vashon for the show? Find helpful information about getting here, getting around the island, and where to stay on our Visiting Vashon page.

 

This performance is made possible in part by our 26/27 Season Sponsors:

Flintworks

David & Gigi Jack

The Naumann Family