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Award-winning nature filmsโฆfor kids and teachersโฆfor FREE!!! schoolyardfilms.org
We can't let this week go by without honoring the many
#educators
who teach, inspire, and mentor us to explore and love our planet! Happy
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
from
#SchoolyardFilms
, and
#thankyou
for all you do!
#environmentaleducation
#teachers
#gratitude
#education
#STEM
#STEAM
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#EarthMonth
was a big one for
#SchoolyardFilms
! ๐โจ We presented at 10 in-person events and connected w/ more than 1,000 audience members - sharing our
#conservation
films & celebrating our magnificent
#blueplanet
together. ๐๐
#environmentaleducation
#STEM
#science
#teachers
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13 days ago
โจ One week ago, we were connecting the dots in Fort Pierce and the connections made at
#FMSEA2026
are still with us. To every speaker, presenter, field trip host, sponsor, and educator who showed up: thank you. ๐ See you next year. ๐
#FMSEA2026
#ConnectingTheDots
#MarineScienceEducation
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Great night at the โYouth Driven Cinemaโ last night at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, FL! Our exec director and co-founder, Tom Fitz, kicked the event off with an inspiring keynote, and the studentsโ films were SO WELL DONE! Fun way to celebrate
#earthday
!
#savetheplanet
#filmfestival
#earthday2026
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oin us THIS evening at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for "Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans", a FREE talk by wildlife cinematographer Tom Fitz!
schoolyardfilms.org/event/maltz-...
#schoolyardfilms
#jupiter
#palmbeach
#earthmonth
#environmentaleducation
#savetheplanet
#makeadifference
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#Teachers
,
#Museums
,
#Science
Centers,
#Nature
Centers,
#Homeschool
Educators...as you prepare for
#EarthDay
next week, don't forget our award-winning FREE resources that are available to you! No login, no subscription, just FREE!!
about 1 month ago
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It's a busy time for us at
#SchoolyardFilms
!
#EarthMonth
has our calendars booked with so many events! Catch us tomorrow evening at the River Center in
#Jupiter
, FL! ๐ April 17 โฐ 6-7 pm ๐๏ธ Registration required ๐
schoolyardfilms.org/event/river-...
#environmentaleducation
#conservation
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๐ฌ๐ Lights, cameraโฆTom!
#SchoolyardFilms
Exec Dir and award-winning
#wildlife
cinematographer Tom Fitz stepped in front of the lens with
@wptv.com
NewsChannel 5 in
#PalmBeach
to share our mission ahead of
#EarthDay
. Stay tuned! ๐ฑ๐
schoolyardfilms.org/events/
#environmentaleducation
#earthmonth
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Excited to connect with
#ModernSchoolhouse
- where learning is student-centered, hands-on, & rooted in nature.
#SchoolyardFilms
shares that vision: students doing real
#science
,
#conservation
, & problem-solving to
#savetheplanet
. ๐ฑ Thanks for hosting us!๐
#environmentaleducation
#STEM
#earthmonth
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๐ฌ๐ Join the conversation on protecting our
#oceans
. A special FREE event at the
#MaltzTheatre
features Emmy-winning filmmaker Tom Fitz, exploring the growing crisis of
#oceanplastic
- and what we can do to
#makeadifference
. ๐ : April 21 ๐ฐ๏ธ: 7-8:30 PM
schoolyardfilms.org/event/maltz-...
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Maltz Theatre - Schoolyard Films
Tom Fitz to speak about โSea Change: The Future of Our Oceansโ Maltz Theatre in Jupiter, FL.
https://schoolyardfilms.org/event/maltz-theatre/
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#Librarians
- need engaging
#STEM
content? ๐ฌ FREE, standards-aligned films + lessons from Schoolyard Films bring real-world
#science
to lifeโฆfeaturing students doing
#research
,
#conservation
& advocacy. Perfect for
#EarthDay
+ programs. ๐
schoolyardfilms.org
#library
#education
#science
about 2 months ago
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Wrapping up an excellent weekend with the Boston Sea Rovers working with so many people who are committed to exploring and saving our oceans ๐๐
2 months ago
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We're attending the
#ClimateCorrectionConference
in
#Orlando
! It reinforces our mission at
#SchoolyardFilms
to tell stories of young people doing
#science
& advocating for change-because empowering the next generation is one of the most powerful climate solutions.
@volofoundation.bsky.social
2 months ago
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Our Co-Founder & Executive Director, Tom Fitz, was an invited speaker at the Lifetime Learning Series at Indian River State College today! The audience was treated to a riveting talk featuring Tom's wildlife
#cinematography
& natural history filmmaking!
#schoolyardfilms
#environmentaleducation
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Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! ๐๐ Weโre proud to celebrate the incredible women on our team who help bring
#science
and
#conservation
stories to life. Many of our films also highlight women leading the way in
#environmentaleducation
and discovery.
#womeninscience
#womeninstem
#womeninconservation
2 months ago
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๐๐ข Happy
#WorldWildlifeDay
! In
#Florida
, sea turtle nesting season begins this month & continues through Oct ... a powerful reminder that our beaches are critical wildlife
#habitat
.
schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms
#environmentaleducation
#K12
#STEM
#STEAM
#seaturtles
#seaturtle
3 months ago
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3 months ago
๐ฅ Presidentโs Circle SciCafe |
#FMSEA2026
Tom Fitz, Executive Director of
@schoolyardfilms.bsky.social
joins us April 24 at 5:30 PM! ๐ Emmy Awardโwinning filmmaker ๐ 35+ years of natural history storytelling Film meets conservation. Donโt miss it.
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The best way to learn about ocean currents? ๐ Become one! Last night at the Environmental Studies Center in Jensen Beach, Schoolyard Filmsโ own Janeen Mason brought
#water
movement to life with ....๐งต
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๐ฃ Come out and join our very own Janeen Mason Wed. night, Feb. 25 at 5 pm, at the Environmental Studies Center in Jensen Beach, FL! FREE & open to the public! Thank you to the Environmental Studies Council for sponsoring this event! ๐
#schoolyardfilms
#STEM
#kids
#environmentaleducation
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3 months ago
๐ฌ๐จ Presidentโs Circle SciCafe at FMSEA 2026 Tom Fitz
@schoolyardfilms.bsky.social
+ Kelly Quinn of Canvas of the Wild share how film & visual art connect science to community impact. Storytelling. Conservation. Creativity.
#LinkinBio
!
#FMSEA2026
#ScienceCommunication
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Museum of Science
3 months ago
North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered marine mammals on the planet, with fewer than 400 individuals remaining. This recent surge in calves gives scientists a critical new data point and suggests that conservation efforts and long-term population tracking may be creating a ...
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Our website isnโt just home to our films and study guides ... it also features the
#SchoolyardFilms
Blog! In our newest article, Executive Director and Co-Founder Tom Fitz shares recent highlights and gives an inside look at...๐งต...
schoolyardfilms.org/blog/a-note-...
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A Note from our Executive Director, Tom Fitz - Schoolyard Films
Iโm excited to welcome you to our newly redesigned website. Itโs been in the works for quite some time now, and as with most good things, it was worth the wait. We hope you agree! The past few years h...
https://schoolyardfilms.org/blog/a-note-from-our-executive-director-tom-fitz/
3 months ago
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Yale Environment 360
3 months ago
Scientists have found microplastics in the bellies of Antarctic midges, the only insects found exclusively in Antarctica.
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Even in Antarctica, Insects Are Eating Microplastics
Microscopic particles of plastic have been found across the Earth, from the clouds over Mount Fuji to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. Now, scientists have found microplastics in the bellies of Antarctic midges, the only insects found exclusively in Antarctica.
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/antarctic-midges-microplastics
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๐ข ANNOUNCING: The FMSEA Virtual Talk Series! ๐ Weโre launching a new monthly webinar series EXCLUSIVE to FMSEA members. From deep-sea discoveries to classroom-ready resources, weโre bringing the best of marine science to YOU. Join the pod:
#linkinbio
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3 months ago
From NASA-backed distance learning to "Pre-K to Gray" education, Jason Robertshaw,
@technotional.bsky.social
is a master of the virtual seas. The @MoteMarine.bsky.social legend joins our Virtual Talk Series to share 20+ years of expertise in instructional design and STEM.
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๐ฃ Big news from
#SchoolyardFilms
โ our NEW WEBSITE is live! ๐ฌ๐ Explore award-winning films, free study guides, and new environmental resources in a fresh, easy-to-use space...all for FREE!
#environmentaleducation
#kids
#K12
#STEM
#science
#sciencelessons
#teachers
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3 months ago
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February is
#NationalHeartMonth
โค๏ธ ... and one of the COOLEST heart facts in the animal kingdom comes from our Schoolyard Films octopus documentaryโฆ"Octopus: Superhero of the Sea"...
#DYK....Octopuses
have 3
#hearts
. Two pump blood to the gills, and ...๐งต
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Caring for
#wetlands
is one way to take care of water on our planet. It's also a great way to teach kids about
#servicelearning
and
#projectbasedlearning
initiatives! Learn more in our free film:
www.schoolyardfilms.org/a-project-fo...
#schoolyardfilms
#environmentaleducation
#worldwetlandsday
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Attention
#Boston
-area schools,
#educators
,
#museums
& learning centers!
#SchoolyardFilms
will be speaking at the 72nd Annual Boston Sea Rovers Conference this March & would love to connect. We offer award-winning science & nature films, standards-aligned study guides, & ๐งต
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๐ป Why are some brown bears in
#Alaska
drastically different in size...despite being the SAME species? That question takes
#students
straight into the heart of
#ecology
,
#adaptation
, and
#foodwebs
. At
#SchoolyardFilms
, we head into the wild to capture real bear behavior and habitats so students can๐งต
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Inside Climate News
4 months ago
Scientists warn that a proposed expansion of Floridaโs Port Everglades could cause unprecedented damage to corals in the U.S., including some of the only remaining endangered staghorn corals that survived a record-breaking heat wave.
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Ten Million Corals Are in the Path of a Federal Dredging Project in Florida - Inside Climate News
Scientists warn that a proposed expansion of Port Everglades could cause unprecedented damage to corals in the U.S., including some of the only remaining endangered staghorn corals that survived a rec...
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/04012026/florida-port-everglades-dredging-project-could-damaga-corals/
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๐ Learning should be accessible to every student. At
#SchoolyardFilms
, we design our environmental documentaries to be accessible for ALL audiences, helping educators reach learners of ALL abilities.
dcmp.org/search?q=sch...
#worldbrailleday
#environmentaleducation
#accessibleeducation
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The Described and Captioned Media Program is a free-loan library of accessible educational media for use by teachers and family member of K-12 students with a vision or hearing loss. This U.S. Departm...
https://dcmp.org/search?q=schoolyard+films&t=m
4 months ago
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Happy New Year from
#SchoolyardFilms
! ๐๐ฌ As we welcome a new year, weโre grateful for our global community of
#educators
,
#students
,
#filmmakers
,
#scientists
, and supporters that help support our FREE films for kids everywhere!
#HappyNewYear
#environmentaleducation
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๐ 1M+ viewers. 172 countries. One shared planet. ONE REALLY GREAT YEAR! Schoolyard Films brings
#environmentaleducation
stories to students worldwide - and itโs only possible because of YOU. ๐ Consider an end-of-year gift to help us continue our mission!
www.schoolyardfilms.org
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Inside Climate News
5 months ago
Water scarcity is the most serious, but not the only, climate challenge for the Arab region. A new international report shows rising risks of deeper droughts, widespread crop failures and mass population displacement within decades.
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New Report Warns of Critical Climate Risks in Arab Region - Inside Climate News
Foundations of daily life, including farms, reservoirs and aquifers that feed and sustain millions, are being pushed to the brink by human-caused warming.
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/04122025/arab-region-global-warming-farms-aquifers/
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๐
#ThrowbackThursday
meets
#WildlifeConservationDay
! In 2018,
@alaskaairlines.bsky.social
- encouraged by teen advocate Shelby OโNeil, ditched plastic stir straws, keeping millions of straws out of our
#oceans
. Watch here:
www.schoolyardfilms.org/ocean-plasti...
#schoolyardfilms
#tbt
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Ocean Plastic - EP3 - Making Waves โ Schoolyard Films โ Schoolyard Films
Ocean Plastic - EP3 - Making Waves โ Schoolyard Films
https://www.schoolyardfilms.org/ocean-plastic-ep3-making-waves
5 months ago
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The time is now to educate, inspire, and protect our planet. ๐ Weโre kicking off our
#GivingTuesday
campaign by sharing โThe Time Is Now,โ our most powerful story asset and the heart of this yearโs message.
drive.google.com/file/d/1sWs-...
#TheTimeIsNow
#EnvironmentalEducation
#K12
#STEM
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Tom Fitz and Schoolyard Films - The Time is Now.mov
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sWs-x42IBSGeAXA-bGZz0j05MIOjyJRP/view
6 months ago
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The countdown is on! โณ Only 2 days until
#GivingTuesday
. More to come this week as we share the stories, impact, & mission behind
#SchoolyardFilms
. ๐๐ ๐:https://www.schoolyardfilms.org/donate-to-schoolyard
#EnvironmentalEducation
#Conservation
#STEM
#K12
6 months ago
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Throwing it back to 2019 โฆwhen our Co-Founder and Executive Director, Tom Fitz, presented with Producer Katie Carpenter at the Society for the Four Arts on
#PalmBeach
,
#Florida
. Great audience, exceptional venue, and wonderful memories!! ๐
#schoolyardfilms
#cinematography
#environmentaleducation
6 months ago
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Schoolyard Films fundraiser at the beautiful Reuben Hale House, sponsored by The LaFrance Project. Tom Fitz shared stories & clips from 40 years behind the lens, supporting our mission to provide FREE...
6 months ago
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๐ Teachers! Need a FREE cross-curricular resource? Our animated โHow Plastic Took Over the Worldโ is perfect for science, history, tech, social studies, poli sci & math. Engaging & solutions-focused. ๐ฅ :
www.schoolyardfilms.org/how-plastic-...
#schoolyardfilms
#STEM
#K12
#environmentaleducation
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How Plastic Took Over the World - Animation โ Schoolyard Films โ Schoolyard Films
How Plastic Took Over the World - Animation โ Schoolyard Films
https://www.schoolyardfilms.org/how-plastic-took-over-the-world-animation
6 months ago
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๐ฆ Itโs
#BatAppreciationWeek
! Bats are essential to ecosystems worldwide. In "Bat Women of Panama",
#scientists
uncover new insights into
#bat
behavior,
#biodiversity
, &
#conservation
. ๐ฅ Watch here -
www.schoolyardfilms.org/bat-women-of...
#WomenInSTEM
#ScienceEducation
#K12
#STEM
7 months ago
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We're excited to be joining the New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative this week in Freeport, ME! Our Executive Director, Tom Fitz, will be presenting "Seeing Science: Using Film to Connect Students with Ocean Science"๐ฝ๏ธ๐๐
#schoolyardfilms
#environmentaleducation
#conservation
#K12
#STEM
7 months ago
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7 months ago
Today is
#NationalMarineSanctuaryDay
!
#OnThisDay
in 1972, Congress enacted the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Today, our system of public waters spans over 629,000 square miles of our ocean and Great Lakes. Join the celebration at
NationalMarineSanctuaryDay.org
!
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๐ข Explore
#symbiosis
- especially
#commensalism
- with Gopher Tortoise: Secrets of the Burrow! This free
#SchoolyardFilms
doc shows how 350+ species rely on the tortoiseโs burrow for shelter & survival. Perfect for
#K12
#science
lessons! ๐ฌ
www.schoolyardfilms.org/gopher-torto...
#lifescience
7 months ago
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๐ฌ๐ Happy
#WorldTeachersDay
! ๐๐ฌ At
#SchoolyardFilms
, weโre celebrating the educators who bring
#science
,
#conservation
, and curiosity to life. ๐๐ FREE films + guides to inspire the next generation of explorers โ
schoolyardfilms.org
#environmentaleducation
#stem
#thankyouteachers
7 months ago
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๐ฌ๐ Proud to be at the Jackson Wild Film Festival & Summit! Schoolyard Films joins storytellers from around the world sharing films on
#conservation
,
#wildlife
& protecting our planet. ๐ฑ๐ Saving the planet one film at a time. ๐
#JacksonWild
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8 months ago
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๐ง๐ Itโs
#StormwaterAwarenessWeek
&
#NationalEstuariesWeek
!
#SchoolyardFilms
offers free K-12 films on
#waterquality
,
#wildlife
&
#conservation
- helping
#students
connect land,
#water
& life to protect
#estuaries
& our future. ๐๐ฌ
schoolyardfilms.org
#environmentaleducation
#STEM
#science
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Alberta Community Bat Program/Western Bat Program ๐ฆ
8 months ago
#BREAKINGNEWS
๐ฆ๐ The world now has 1,500 recognized bat species! ๐ The global list at
www.batnames.org
just hit this milestone. New bats are found through fieldwork in remote places & genetic discoveries. Amazing biodiversity news!
#Bats
#Biodiversity
#BatsNeedFriends
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