Heart of a Lion Film Screening at Vashon Center for the Arts

Experience a breathtaking journey into the hidden world of mountain lions with Heart of a Lion, a feature-length documentary that follows biologist Mark Elbroch from the rugged wilderness of Jackson, Wyoming, to the misty forests of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. 

At the heart of the film are two remarkable mountain lion mothers, F61 and Yoko, whose lives Elbroch has tracked for years. Through their stories, audiences are invited into an intimate and rarely seen portrait of one of North America’s most misunderstood predators—revealing not only the vital role mountain lions play in the wild, but also the intelligence, resilience, and deep maternal bonds that shape their lives. 

Following the screening, stay for a special talk and audience Q&A that will deepen the conversation around wildlife, conservation, and our relationship with the natural world. Vashon Nature Center’s co-executive director, Bianca Perla, will moderate the Q&A.

Vashon Nature Center’s mission is to create transformative nature experiences through community science, research, and education for the benefit of our island home and the entire Salish Sea ecosystem.Vashon Nature Center is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 82-5064648).