Eco School House is a 39-minute documentary film about the Columbia community working together to build a sustainable future for its children.
Most of you know the story. In the early morning hours of a cold Midwest winter, someone set fire to a classroom on the grounds of Grant School, a 100-year-old elementary school. Architect Nick Peckham, a committed builder and a determined principal, battle extreme weather, financial challenges, and time constraints to complete the first community-built, sustainable schoolhouse in the nation. This inspirational story will challenge your views about architecture, environmentalism and education.
Built with renewable materials and volunteer labor, the schoolhouse has inspired a progressive new curriculum for the students and provides an enduring education for us al
Come check out the documentary film, Eco School House, and learn about sustainability. Enjoy local music and food. Bikers and walkers will be entered into a drawing for a free bike!
Doors open at 5:30 pm.
