Films in The Gardens: The Hidden Life of Trees (2020)

Films in the Gardens: Roots & Reveries Presented in partnership with Sunnylands and the Palm Springs International Film Society, Films in the Gardens is a free outdoor movie series held Friday evenings in September at Sunnylands. Inspired by Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands, this season’s theme — Roots & Reveries — explores how trees reflect connection, memory and imagination. Bring a blanket, arrive early, and enjoy a cinematic night under the stars. Location: Sunnylands Gardens Gates: 6 pm • Film: 7:30 pm Sept. 11 — The Hidden Life of Trees (2020) This week’s program invites viewers to explore the unseen world beneath the forest floor, where trees form networks of communication and cooperation. Film: The Hidden Life of Trees (PG, 1h 21m) — A documentary following forester Peter Wohlleben as he reveals how trees sense, support and interact with one another. Location: Sunnylands • Gates: 6 pm • Film: 7:30 pm