Arts-Entertainment
Film highlights groundbreaking research from the Yellowstone Cougar Project and offers rare insight into the park’s elusive cougar population
BOZEMAN — Yellowstone Forever, in partnership with the fStop Foundation, will host a series of public screenings of “Guardians of Yellowstone: The Yellowstone Cougar Project,” a powerful new documentary that offers a rare look into the lives of Yellowstone’s elusive cougars and the science guiding their conservation.
The film explores groundbreaking research from the Yellowstone Cougar Project and highlights the critical role cougars play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem within Yellowstone National Park. Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Dan Stahler, senior wildlife biologist at Yellowstone National Park, along with the filmmakers and members of the Yellowstone Cougar Project team.
“These screenings create an opportunity for the public to connect more deeply with the science, the stories, and the people working to better understand and protect Yellowstone’s wildlife,” explains Lisa Diekmann, President & CEO of Yellowstone Forever. “We are proud to support Yellowstone’s Cougar Project through our comprehensive fundraising efforts.”
Local screenings will take place at venues throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The schedule is as follows:
- April 9th: The Shane Center – Livingston (Tickets available)
- April 15th: The Ellen Theatre – Bozeman (Tickets available soon)
Proceeds from the screenings support Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, and help advance wildlife research, education, and conservation efforts across the region.
Audience members are encouraged to secure tickets early and take part in an evening that brings science, storytelling, and stewardship together, offering an intimate glimpse into the hidden world of Yellowstone’s cougars and the ongoing efforts to protect them for generations to come.
For more information and ticket links, visit https://www.yellowstone.org/yellowstone-cougar-film-premieres/
About Yellowstone Forever
Yellowstone Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, dedicated to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the park through education and philanthropy. The organization connects people to Yellowstone through outstanding visitor experiences and educational programs while raising funds for priority projects that protect the park’s ecosystem and wildlife, preserve its heritage, history, and trails, and enhance visitor education and engagement. Yellowstone Forever offers educational programs for visitors of all ages through the Yellowstone Forever Institute and operates educational Park Stores in and around Yellowstone National Park. Through these efforts, the organization supports enduring stewardship of one of the nation’s most treasured natural landscapes. For more information, visit yellowstone.org or follow along on social media @ynpforever.