Crédits: Drew Smith.

Throughout May, the Conserva Puchegüín campaign will host events in three key locations: Cochamó, Chile; Santiago, Chile; and Jackson Hole, USA. At each event, we’ll share Cochamó por Siempre, a short film by Patagonia Films that captures the ongoing fight to protect one of the planet’s last climate refuges: the Cochamó Valley and Fundo Puchegüín.

Through these screenings and conversations, we invite local communities and nature lovers to learn about and join the final stretch of this international conservation effort led by Puelo Patagonia in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Freyja Foundation, Patagonia, and the Wyss Foundation.

Credits: Catalina Claro.

Coffee House Cochamó – Friday, May 9 – 6:00 PM
Community screening of “Cochamó por Siempre”
The tour will kick off with a special event designed for the friends and neighbors of Cochamó, many of whom took part in the film. This will be an intimate gathering to reflect on and celebrate the beauty of the place they call home – its traditions, waters, ancient forests, and the collective commitment to protect it forever. RSVP here!

Santiago Wild Fest – Monday, May 12 – 6:45 PM
Opening night of Chile’s most important nature film festival
As part of the Santiago Wild Fest’s opening night, Cochamó por Siempre will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with members of the Conserva Puchegüín coalition. The event will engage attendees with the story of this threatened region, the vision behind its protection, and the ways we can all be part of its long-term conservation. (More information at santiagowild.com)

National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, WY – May 20 – 6:30 PM
Cochamó por Siempre: An Inside Look at Saving Chile’s Cochamó Valley and Puchegüín
Professional climbers Tommy Caldwell and Timmy O’Neill will join members of the Conserva Puchegüín coalition for an inspiring evening of film, storytelling, and activism. The event includes a showing of the Cochamó por Siempre short film, a firsthand account of Tommy and Timmy’s recent climbing expedition through the region, and a panel discussion on how this initiative came to life — and how global support can help ensure its success. RSVP here!