NatureTrack Foundation, in partnership with the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, will present a summer screening of two films celebrating nature and the power of connection, Friday, Aug. 1 at Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first film begins promptly at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend, and all ages are welcome.

The program opens with “The Long Kiss,” a 2.5-minute animated short by Russian student filmmaker Ivan Khanzhi that follows two river snails in a heartwarming attempt to overcome their natural sluggishness for a chance at love.

The feature film “Fishpeople” (48 mins) is a documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by local filmmaker Keith Malloy.

Winner of Best Feature at the 2018 NatureTrack Film Festival, “Fishpeople” shares the transformative stories of surfers, swimmers, spearfishers, and others whose lives have been changed by their connection to the sea.

NatureTrack Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2011 with the mission of connecting people to nature through cost-free, curriculum-aligned outdoor field trips for K–12 students.

Based in Santa Barbara County, NatureTrack has expanded its impact with the Freedom Trax program, which enables wheelchair users to explore beaches and trails with independence and dignity.

Learn more at www.naturetrack.org.

Santa Ynez Valley Grange No. 644 has served as a cornerstone of community life in the Santa Ynez Valley since its founding in 1937. As part of the national and state Grange organizations the SYV Grange promotes agriculture, education, and community enrichment.

The historic hall hosts a variety of public and private events, bringing people together in the spirit of cooperation, learning, and local culture. Learn more at www.syvgrange.org.