Join the Lowell Film Collaborative and Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust!
2026 Eco Film Series presents:
THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD
Tuesday, April 28
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
246 Market Street, Lowell
Free admission!
“A visually entrancing film that reminds us of the perils of ignoring the needs of our invertebrate neighbors.”
Chris Stelzig, Executive Director, Entomological Society of America
This stunning documentary introduces viewers to a diverse group of scientists, nature lovers, gardeners, farmers, and general bug enthusiasts in exploring the importance of flying insects amid rapid declines in their numbers. This most numerous group of animals on the planet by far — three quarters of all species — have also been called the “glue of life” on Earth. They literally hold ecosystems together!
Sadly, there is evidence that the pace of decline among insects in parts of the world today is fast approaching the levels of previous catastrophes. This film documents the mysteries of the declines along side creative and heroic human efforts to change the course of evolutionary history. What is causing this extinction crisis? What can be done to reverse the trend? The Little Things That Run the World attempts to find answers to those questions and more!
We give great thanks to our season sponsor, Rockland Trust, and to our venue host, Lowell National Historical Park.
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