MAKE A GIFT TODAY TO HELP US TELL THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE STORY

Monty and Rose returned to Montrose Beach on May 1, 2020, and have fledged three chicks this year: Esperanza, Hazel and Nish! 

Now we are starting work on an hour-long sequel, "Monty and Rose II" - ! The goal with this new film is to continue to celebrate this unique story while raising awareness of local endangered species and the need to preserve coastal ecosystems. In “Monty and Rose II,” we’ll broaden the focus to include a look at the effort to restore populations of Great Lakes piping plovers and the history of restoration over 20 years at Montrose Beach Dunes. Tentative release date: March 2021. Watch the teaser for the sequel.

Here are some of our accomplishments since starting this project a year ago:

• A two-night, sold-out premiere at the historic Music Box Theatre, and 17 live showings in all
• The first-ever Illinois Piping Plover Day, as declared by Governor J.B. Pritzker, November 18, 2019
• Acceptance as an official selection of the 2020 One Earth Film Festival in Chicago and the 2020

I See You Awards in Detroit

• Broadcast on WTTW Channel 11, Chicago’s PBS station, on May 2, 2020

Become a sponsor of "Monty and Rose II" so that we can reach even more people with this story. Supporters may opt to receive their name listed in the credits of the next film, invitations to special events as well as exclusive e-mail updates.

"Monty and Rose II" sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors ($500+)
Andrea Raila
​Chicago Ornithological Society
DuPage Birding Club
Lin Johnston
Paul Petersen
West Cook Wild Ones
Will County Audubon Society

Presenting Sponsors ($250+)
Adeline Krohmer
Amy Lardner
Cecilia and Robert J. Dolgan
Clyde Steele
Erika Sanders and Adrian Hegeman
Howe & Osburn
Isoo O'Brien
Jay Trees
Jeanette Pescitelli
Jennifer and Russ Johnson
Joe Valencic
Karla Kerber
Katy Krigbaum
Lake-Cook Audubon Society
​Lake County Audubon Society
Susan Riefe

Supporters ($100+)
Anonymous (2)
Amy Kunz
Andrea Bunch
Betsy Brill
Dori Levine
Environmental Law and Policy Center
​Gina Wammock
The Gunkel Family
Illinois Environmental Council
In memory of Steven Jones
​Kane County Audubon Society
Laura Cripe
Lin and Gordon McGrew
Lindsey Arenberg
Marie Zahorik
Mary Hotson
​The Nature Conservancy
Neil Johnston
The Potter Family
Rob Baker
​Roberta Fabiano
Ruth Castillo
Sarah and Dan Tattersall
Sonja Lundquist
Stacy Burns
Tamima Itani

Thank you to everyone who has helped us share Monty and Rose's story far and wide!