NATIONAL PBS RELEASE! Join a scientist and his filmmaker grandson as they uncover the life, secrets, and importance of wetlands.
We are beyond excited to announce that An Invitation to Wonder is airing across the US, beginning March 28th!
When we first began filming in 2020, my grandfather’s ultimate goal was to share it on PBS Wisconsin whose programming he so admired. To now be reaching potentially millions of viewers from all corners of the country is an absolute honor and dream come true for the both of us. We hope this story inspires care for our natural world and builds awareness and appreciation for wetlands at a time when federal protections are shrinking.
Online Rental will also become available on April 1st on our website. PBS Air Dates and all other ways to watch the film will be posted to waubesafilm.com as they become available!
A huge thank you to all who have contributed to the film in some way. The mentors, the thoughtful feedback, and of course these incredible people:
Co-writer/producer: @pogura_maith_agat
Animator: @_voidfrog_
Sound Design/mixing: @danielrojosolis
Aerial Photography: @calen_albert
And to the sponsors who enabled us to release the film is such an important way!
@nature_org@nature_wisconsin@cleanlakesalliance@freelandglobal
The Wisconsin Wetlands Association
#aninvitationtowonder #documentary #earthday2026 #wetlands #conservation
In February I flew to Guatemala and joined 20 online strangers to hike Acatenango (13,044 ft), the third-highest volcano in the country.
We climbed through shifting landscapes: farmlands, mossy cloud forest, and rocky volcanic slopes before setting up camp in freezing temps. That night we watched Fuego erupt after being dormant for weeks.
Early the next morning we finished the climb at sunrise, watching the clouds burn off and the volcanoes come into view.
Video Footage: Ben Albert
Additional Photography: Abe
This Sunday, March 16th at 6:30 pm — Discover the life, secrets, and wonder of Waubesa Wetlands as shown on PBS Wisconsin.
Join us for the premiere broadcast of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands on PBS WI! This special pledge-break program will include a live conversation with the filmmaker, Ben Albert. Watch live on TV or pbswisconsin.org.
We are excited to announce the film will also be available for on-demand streaming from March 16th to April 27th in celebration of Earth Day! Learn more and pre-register at the LINK IN BIO or waubesafilm.com/stream 🍿
How will you watch the film?
Celebrate Earth Month by diving into the magical world of wetlands in @aninvitationtowonder , now on @PBS 💧✨
This new film follows a scientist and his filmmaker grandson as they seek to uncover the life, secrets and importance of wetlands in Wisconsin and beyond. The film offers a hopeful look at the future of wetlands and exhibits how conservation has always been powered by people coming together. It reminds us how essential it is to study, restore and protect habitats like wetlands—and that the places we protect today shape the future we all share.
Watch on PBS: TONIGHT, April 6th at 9pm CT on WMVS HDTV (Milwaukee)! 📺
Find your local airtime or watch online: waubesafilm.com
Celebrate this Earth Day with a Journey into a local Wisconsin Wetland 🌎
The full film is available to stream online for one more week 🎟️ After watching, join us for a free virtual Q&A on Sunday, April 27 at 4 pm with the film team and subject, Cal DeWitt!
Stream the film and register for Q&A at the link in our bio.
“Though they cover only around 6% of the Earth’s land surface, 40% of all plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands” — U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
#earthday #earthday2025 #nature #local #wisconsin #madison #filmmaking #documentary #movie #wetlands #waubesawetlands #conservation #outdoors #wildlife #environment
In today’s episode of the Impact Storytelling Podcast, I am conversing with filmmaker and cinematographer @benalbertvisuals The full episode is available on YouTube and Spotify! 🎙️
Ben is currently based out of Milwaukee, with a passion for creating compelling visuals genuine to the stories he tells. He works on a wide array of non-fiction, commercial, and creative projects, with a focus on our human relationship with the natural world. In 2022 he was selected as a Jackson Wild Summit Fellow and he is currently finishing his first feature film - “An Invitation to Wonder- Waubesa Wetlands”.
#cinematography #wildlifefilmmaking #wildlifefilmmaker #naturalhistory #conservationfilmmaker #featurefilm #featuredoc #filmpodcast
Guided by the wisdom of his grandfather, @benalbertvisuals journeys through the mysterious wetland in his grandparents’ Wisconsin backyard.
If you were lucky enough to accept the invitation to wonder at @waubesawetlands.film premiere last night you know just how powerful documentary filmmaking and the conversations surrounding them can be.
#filmpremiere #documentaryfilms #wisconsinfilm #wetlandconservation
After 4 years in the making, An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands, is finally going public! Join us for our premiere Madison, WI screening this September 🌿
Hosted by the @nelsoninstitute ‘s Tales From Planet Earth film series, we have two free showings on Sunday, Sept. 29th, and Monday, Sept. 30th. Screenings followed by a Q&A with filmmaker, Ben Albert, and his grandfather, Cal.
Reserve your seat at nelson.wisc.edu/waubesa or through the link in bio.
Thanks to the amazing partners tagged in this post, we’re offering opportunities throughout the weekend for the community to get involved. From exploring Waubesa Wetlands by canoe, guided walks, or learning about local conservation efforts, there’s something for everyone. Learn more at the link in bio and get signed up! 🛶
The beauty of this world keeps amazing me 🌒 April 8th, 2024.
Captured on the BMPCC4k and Canon 100-400mm
#solareclipse #eclipse #sun #moon #astology #solar #solarsystem #totality #nature #world #photography #cinematography #blackmagicdesign #davinciresolve
Excited to be working on a new project with @wisconservation highlighting the beauty of Rush Creek State Natural Area and the collaborative work being done to preserve this vital habitat in the face of climate change 🌿
This prescribed burn is one of many practices being implemented to help “adapt” the natural landscape to the expected impacts of a changing climate in Wisconsin.
#climateadaptation #nature #conservation #wisconsin
Every year, over 1 million tons of salt ends up in Lake Michigan, impacting freshwater environments and our drinking water. Last winter, @benalbertvisuals and I collaborated with @cityofmilwaukee and @wisaltwise to create this PSA on the effects of oversalting and to highlight the hard work of local snow plow operators.
It was incredible to see the dedication and passion these operators have to keeping our community safe while reducing damage to the environment.
Learn more at ❄️
Director: me 🦦
DP: @benalbertvisuals
Shoutout to Ernest — the friendliest snow plow operator, thank you for sharing your knowledge
