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Washington's Birthday Film: The Man Who Planted Trees |
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at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York |
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February 22, 2013 |
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11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Garvies Point Museum and Preserve |
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50 Barry Drive |
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Glen Cove, NY 11542 |
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Description: |
Washington's Birthday Film: The Man Who Planted Trees at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. Two screenings at 1:00PM and at 2:00PM.
This is the story of Elzeard Bouffier, a man of great simplicity and determination. Bouffier, having lost his wife and son, retreats to a remote and desolate part of France. 'It was his opinion that the land was dying for want of trees,' so alone with his dog and his sheep, he commences his life's work - the steadfast planting of one hundred acorns each day. This timeless and inspirational story is a chronicle of the enormous contribution that one person can make to the earth. Over the course of thirty years, laboring in peace, without interruption, and in complete anonymity, this solitary shepherd nurtures and transforms the arid landscape, bringing the region back to life. 30 minutes.
About Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Overlooking the Hemstead Harbor, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve is an exhibition devoted to the Native American culture and the science of archaeology. Relating to local regional geology, visitors will find a wealth of artifacts including maps, rocks and fossils found in the northern parts of Long Island. This elaborate museum boasts a well-stocked gift shop with various precious stones and jewelry for sale. Many classes are also available including jewelry workshops and sculpture. |
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516-571-8010 |
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