The UNL School of Natural Resources, along with The Wild Bird Habitat Store and Nebraska International Migratory Bird Month, is sponsoring the premiere of the film “The Messenger.” The documentary chronicles the struggle of songbirds worldwide to survive in turbulent environmental conditions brought about by humans.

The film, by award-winning director Su Rynard, argues that songbirds’ demise could signify the crash of the ecosystems globally, akin to the disappearance of honey bees and the melting of the glaciers.

Bridget Stutchbury, a featured biologist in the film from York University in Toronto, Ontario, and Producer JoAnne Jackson will give a presentation earlier in the day—at 2 p.m. in Hardin Hall.

The women also will be part of a question-and-answer session following the film premiere at The Ross. To purchase tickets for viewing and event, visit theross.org.