Battle for Terra: My Terra Contest

National Wildlife Federation and Roadside Attractions have teamed up to bring you Battle for Terra, an inspiring 3D animated movie where characters fight for the survival of a special place. The film underscores the limits of our planet, that our resources are not inexhaustible, and celebrates the benefits of living connected to our natural resources on which all life depends.

We want to make sure that your members and community partners are able to take advantage of the free resources associated with this film partnership:

*My Terra Contest for Kids:
One of the best opportunities for affiliates is to promote the My Terra Contest which gets kids outside and thinking about their special places in nature. Kids can win wonderful prizes that reinforce the joy of being outdoors - a two week outdoor experience in northern California learning about conservation and making a difference such as conducting stream restoration with Trout Unlimited. Younger children may win a digital camera and a day for his or her family with a wildlife photographer. For information about the contest and to download an entry form go to http://www.nwf.org/battleforterra.  Kids can enter online at http://www.battleforterra.com/. Feel free to link to the pages or contact us if you would like a banner ad to use on your web page or in emails to your constituents.

*Battle for Terra Activity Guide:
Be sure to let your constituents know about the downloadable Activity Guide for families with extensions for educators. Also, feel free to use any of the activity pages in your events and outreach. You can find the activity guide at http://www.nwf.org/battleforterra/.

Please don't forget to tell your family & friends to see the movie opening weekend, May 1st! If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Shell Rumohr  at
512-610-7764 or rumohr@nwf.org. Thank you!

 

Submitted by Ashleigh Poff, NWF 

Battle for Terra View full-size Copyright 2009, Roadside Attractions Movie opens May 1, 2009 and is rated PG.

National Wildlife Federation and Roadside Attractions have teamed up to bring you Battle for Terra, an inspiring 3D animated movie where characters fight for the survival of a special place.
Battle for Terra tells the story of Senn (Justin Long) and Mala (Evan Rachel Wood), two teens who live happily on the beautiful and peaceful planet Terra. Then Terra is invaded by humans looking for a new home because Earth has been destroyed. Mala makes friends with an injured human pilot (Luke Wilson). Together, they learn that their survival and their worlds's natural resources are now in great danger.

The partnership with this film is timely and underscores the limits of our planet, that our resources are not inexhaustible. The film also celebrates the benefits of living connected to our natural resources on which all life depends.

How you can help:
-Tell your friends to see the movie opening weekend; opening May 1st!
-My Terra Contest for kids: tell your friends and local schools about the contest (NOTE: The children of NWF staff are not eligible for the contest)
-Download the family activity guide for hours of fun

Related Links:

Battle for Terra
Visit to find out more about the My Terra Contest, download the family activity guide, and more.