Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2026

Sept 24 – 26, 2026

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Friends of Butte Creek hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour!

Join us for another year of inspiring environmental activism and a love for nature through film. This year’s festival features two nights of spectacular films and four guided field trips throughout the Butte Creek watershed.

Each film night will feature different films, so catch both nights to see all the films!


‘Flock of Films’ Night

Thursday, September 24, 2026
6 pm
Pageant Theatre, Chico

Featuring inspiring short films all about bird conservation, research and more at the Pageant Theatre in Chico.

Co-Sponsored by AltaCal Bird Alliance

Tickets to the 9/24 Flock of Film Night have sold out. Very limited tickets will be available at the door.


‘Mobilize’ Film Night

Saturday, September 26, 2026
6 pm
Paradise Performing Arts Center, Paradise

Come join us for a delightful night of inspiring short films!

  • 120 minutes of short films with compelling stories of hopefulness, adventure, and innovative wildlife and habitat conservation.
  • Q&A session with film director Michael Wier, one of the directors of the short film Native to the Klamath.
  • We’ll also be having a drawing and drinks available for purchase.
  • Buy tickets early and save!
    • $30/presale
    • $35/door price

Tickets Available!


Wild & Scenic Guided Field Trips

On sale now! Join us on excursions where you’ll get to learn more about the watershed, spring-run Chinook salmon, conservation efforts, and more.


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