Schoolyard Films
@schoolyardfilms.bsky.social
Award-winning nature films…for kids and teachers…for FREE!!!
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🐢 SCIENCE CONCEPT: Keystone Species
The gopher tortoise may be 1 species, but its burrows provide shelter for hundreds of others -protection from predators, heat, drought & fire!
🌿 Habitats
🕸️ Food webs
🔥 Fire ecology
🏠 Ecosystem relationships
The gopher tortoise may be 1 species, but its burrows provide shelter for hundreds of others -protection from predators, heat, drought & fire!
🌿 Habitats
🕸️ Food webs
🔥 Fire ecology
🏠 Ecosystem relationships
September 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
🐢 SCIENCE CONCEPT: Keystone Species
The gopher tortoise may be 1 species, but its burrows provide shelter for hundreds of others -protection from predators, heat, drought & fire!
🌿 Habitats
🕸️ Food webs
🔥 Fire ecology
🏠 Ecosystem relationships
The gopher tortoise may be 1 species, but its burrows provide shelter for hundreds of others -protection from predators, heat, drought & fire!
🌿 Habitats
🕸️ Food webs
🔥 Fire ecology
🏠 Ecosystem relationships
It’s #WildernessMonth....but sometimes, wilderness shows up right on our sidewalks. 🐢💚
When we see a #gophertortoise crossing a road, sidewalk, neighborhood, or developed area, it’s worth remembering: they didn’t move into our habitat. We moved into theirs.
When we see a #gophertortoise crossing a road, sidewalk, neighborhood, or developed area, it’s worth remembering: they didn’t move into our habitat. We moved into theirs.
September 2, 2026 at 12:17 AM
It’s #WildernessMonth....but sometimes, wilderness shows up right on our sidewalks. 🐢💚
When we see a #gophertortoise crossing a road, sidewalk, neighborhood, or developed area, it’s worth remembering: they didn’t move into our habitat. We moved into theirs.
When we see a #gophertortoise crossing a road, sidewalk, neighborhood, or developed area, it’s worth remembering: they didn’t move into our habitat. We moved into theirs.
BIG CONGRATULATIONS are in order for Dr. Denise Herzing of the The Wild Dolphin Project and a Board member for Schoolyard Films! Her dedication to #wildlife #conservation is to be commended, and we are so thankful to have her on our team!! 💙🌎
August 18, 2026 at 2:10 AM
BIG CONGRATULATIONS are in order for Dr. Denise Herzing of the The Wild Dolphin Project and a Board member for Schoolyard Films! Her dedication to #wildlife #conservation is to be commended, and we are so thankful to have her on our team!! 💙🌎
🎒We are always in #backtoschool mode - ready with award-winning standards-aligned content to support your classroom needs! And all of it is FREE!
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#schoolyardfilms #teachers #science #STEM #STEAM #scienceteachers #sciencelessons #k12 #schools #education #environmentaleducation
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#schoolyardfilms #teachers #science #STEM #STEAM #scienceteachers #sciencelessons #k12 #schools #education #environmentaleducation
August 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
🎒We are always in #backtoschool mode - ready with award-winning standards-aligned content to support your classroom needs! And all of it is FREE!
schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #teachers #science #STEM #STEAM #scienceteachers #sciencelessons #k12 #schools #education #environmentaleducation
schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #teachers #science #STEM #STEAM #scienceteachers #sciencelessons #k12 #schools #education #environmentaleducation
Hey #Teachers! We have you covered for #backtoschool #science needs! All kids of #environmentaleducation lessons and award-winning films to supplement your curriculum!
And everything is FREE!!! No subscriptions, no logins!
schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #scienceeducation #STEM #STEAM
And everything is FREE!!! No subscriptions, no logins!
schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #scienceeducation #STEM #STEAM
August 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Hey #Teachers! We have you covered for #backtoschool #science needs! All kids of #environmentaleducation lessons and award-winning films to supplement your curriculum!
And everything is FREE!!! No subscriptions, no logins!
schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #scienceeducation #STEM #STEAM
And everything is FREE!!! No subscriptions, no logins!
schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #scienceeducation #STEM #STEAM
💧 August is #NationalWaterQualityMonth!
Clean #water supports life - from everyday #dragonflies to the rare #cavecrayfish hidden deep within the Floridan #aquifer.....🧵
Clean #water supports life - from everyday #dragonflies to the rare #cavecrayfish hidden deep within the Floridan #aquifer.....🧵
August 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM
💧 August is #NationalWaterQualityMonth!
Clean #water supports life - from everyday #dragonflies to the rare #cavecrayfish hidden deep within the Floridan #aquifer.....🧵
Clean #water supports life - from everyday #dragonflies to the rare #cavecrayfish hidden deep within the Floridan #aquifer.....🧵
What an inspiring evening at the Elliott Museum! 🌊💙
Last night's student-led presentation of "Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans" proved something we believe wholeheartedly at #SchoolyardFilms: when young people are empowered with knowledge, they become powerful advocates for our planet..🧵
Last night's student-led presentation of "Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans" proved something we believe wholeheartedly at #SchoolyardFilms: when young people are empowered with knowledge, they become powerful advocates for our planet..🧵
July 31, 2026 at 3:49 PM
What an inspiring evening at the Elliott Museum! 🌊💙
Last night's student-led presentation of "Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans" proved something we believe wholeheartedly at #SchoolyardFilms: when young people are empowered with knowledge, they become powerful advocates for our planet..🧵
Last night's student-led presentation of "Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans" proved something we believe wholeheartedly at #SchoolyardFilms: when young people are empowered with knowledge, they become powerful advocates for our planet..🧵
Get your tickets NOW!! Tomorrow night's event is almost SOLD OUT!! You won't want to miss this celebration of hope in #oceanconservation, performed entirely by #kids!
📆: July 30, 6-7:30 pm
🎟️: Nonmembers $20, Members $15, Students under 18 - FREE
📆: July 30, 6-7:30 pm
🎟️: Nonmembers $20, Members $15, Students under 18 - FREE
July 29, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Get your tickets NOW!! Tomorrow night's event is almost SOLD OUT!! You won't want to miss this celebration of hope in #oceanconservation, performed entirely by #kids!
📆: July 30, 6-7:30 pm
🎟️: Nonmembers $20, Members $15, Students under 18 - FREE
📆: July 30, 6-7:30 pm
🎟️: Nonmembers $20, Members $15, Students under 18 - FREE
🌎 #PlasticFreeJuly may end on July 31, but caring for our planet never goes out of season.
What changes have you made - or what new habit will you start - to reduce your reliance on #plastics? Every small step helps protect the places and #wildlife we love.
In our FREE film, narrated by...🧵
What changes have you made - or what new habit will you start - to reduce your reliance on #plastics? Every small step helps protect the places and #wildlife we love.
In our FREE film, narrated by...🧵
July 27, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🌎 #PlasticFreeJuly may end on July 31, but caring for our planet never goes out of season.
What changes have you made - or what new habit will you start - to reduce your reliance on #plastics? Every small step helps protect the places and #wildlife we love.
In our FREE film, narrated by...🧵
What changes have you made - or what new habit will you start - to reduce your reliance on #plastics? Every small step helps protect the places and #wildlife we love.
In our FREE film, narrated by...🧵
🥳We're so excited to announce a new partner! 🥳
Schoolyard Films is honored to partner with @childrensphila.bsky.social by providing engaging, educational films that educate and entertain young patients. We're proud to spark curiosity, inspire a love of #nature and #science, and ...🧵
Schoolyard Films is honored to partner with @childrensphila.bsky.social by providing engaging, educational films that educate and entertain young patients. We're proud to spark curiosity, inspire a love of #nature and #science, and ...🧵
July 27, 2026 at 3:38 PM
🥳We're so excited to announce a new partner! 🥳
Schoolyard Films is honored to partner with @childrensphila.bsky.social by providing engaging, educational films that educate and entertain young patients. We're proud to spark curiosity, inspire a love of #nature and #science, and ...🧵
Schoolyard Films is honored to partner with @childrensphila.bsky.social by providing engaging, educational films that educate and entertain young patients. We're proud to spark curiosity, inspire a love of #nature and #science, and ...🧵
Join us this week - July 30 - at The Elliott Museum in Stuart, FL, for the premiere student presentation of “Sea Change”! It’s a live performance by KIDS providing narration, musical accompaniment, and education about the future of our oceans! 🧵🧵🧵
July 24, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Join us this week - July 30 - at The Elliott Museum in Stuart, FL, for the premiere student presentation of “Sea Change”! It’s a live performance by KIDS providing narration, musical accompaniment, and education about the future of our oceans! 🧵🧵🧵
Summer camp leaders wear lots of hats...
👩🏫 Teacher
🎭 Entertainer
⚽ Coach
🤓Problem solver
...and more!
Schoolyard Films is here to make one part easier - we deliver engaging, educational nature films PLUS supplemental activities - all for FREE!! No subscriptions, no logins!
👩🏫 Teacher
🎭 Entertainer
⚽ Coach
🤓Problem solver
...and more!
Schoolyard Films is here to make one part easier - we deliver engaging, educational nature films PLUS supplemental activities - all for FREE!! No subscriptions, no logins!
July 22, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Summer camp leaders wear lots of hats...
👩🏫 Teacher
🎭 Entertainer
⚽ Coach
🤓Problem solver
...and more!
Schoolyard Films is here to make one part easier - we deliver engaging, educational nature films PLUS supplemental activities - all for FREE!! No subscriptions, no logins!
👩🏫 Teacher
🎭 Entertainer
⚽ Coach
🤓Problem solver
...and more!
Schoolyard Films is here to make one part easier - we deliver engaging, educational nature films PLUS supplemental activities - all for FREE!! No subscriptions, no logins!
📣 Stop by the "Expert Expo – A Science Across America Event" at Maitland Public Library this Saturday, July 18, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Schoolyard Films will be there showcasing our FREE collection of engaging environmental #STEM films and standards-aligned educational resources!
Schoolyard Films will be there showcasing our FREE collection of engaging environmental #STEM films and standards-aligned educational resources!
July 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
📣 Stop by the "Expert Expo – A Science Across America Event" at Maitland Public Library this Saturday, July 18, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Schoolyard Films will be there showcasing our FREE collection of engaging environmental #STEM films and standards-aligned educational resources!
Schoolyard Films will be there showcasing our FREE collection of engaging environmental #STEM films and standards-aligned educational resources!
Kids CAN make a difference in #environmentaleducation, advocacy, #conservation, and #science! See what these #students in #Hawaii are doing to help educate people about the #plasticpollution and protect #wildlife from encountering it.
www.schoolyardfilms.org/ocean-plasti...
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www.schoolyardfilms.org/ocean-plasti...
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July 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Kids CAN make a difference in #environmentaleducation, advocacy, #conservation, and #science! See what these #students in #Hawaii are doing to help educate people about the #plasticpollution and protect #wildlife from encountering it.
www.schoolyardfilms.org/ocean-plasti...
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www.schoolyardfilms.org/ocean-plasti...
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💙 Happy #LakesAppreciation Month!💙 Learn about one of our favorite #lakes and the #wildlife that call this place home in our FREE film "A Summer on Golden Pond"!
Link to full film below in comments...
#schoolyardfilms #lakesappreciationmonth #lake #environmentaleducation #conservation
Link to full film below in comments...
#schoolyardfilms #lakesappreciationmonth #lake #environmentaleducation #conservation
July 14, 2026 at 5:32 PM
💙 Happy #LakesAppreciation Month!💙 Learn about one of our favorite #lakes and the #wildlife that call this place home in our FREE film "A Summer on Golden Pond"!
Link to full film below in comments...
#schoolyardfilms #lakesappreciationmonth #lake #environmentaleducation #conservation
Link to full film below in comments...
#schoolyardfilms #lakesappreciationmonth #lake #environmentaleducation #conservation
It's #WildlifeWednesday, and today's feature is the #octopus! 🐙
Learn about these masters of disguise and intelligence in our FREE film "Octopus: Superhero of the Sea" and resources at www.schoolyardfilms.org/octopus
Learn about these masters of disguise and intelligence in our FREE film "Octopus: Superhero of the Sea" and resources at www.schoolyardfilms.org/octopus
July 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM
It's #WildlifeWednesday, and today's feature is the #octopus! 🐙
Learn about these masters of disguise and intelligence in our FREE film "Octopus: Superhero of the Sea" and resources at www.schoolyardfilms.org/octopus
Learn about these masters of disguise and intelligence in our FREE film "Octopus: Superhero of the Sea" and resources at www.schoolyardfilms.org/octopus
🏝️ Paradise isn't always protected.
This beach is on #MidwayAtoll, one of the most remote islands on Earth....thousands of miles from the nearest city. Only a handful of biologists and maintenance staff live here, yet ....🧵
This beach is on #MidwayAtoll, one of the most remote islands on Earth....thousands of miles from the nearest city. Only a handful of biologists and maintenance staff live here, yet ....🧵
July 2, 2026 at 1:48 PM
🏝️ Paradise isn't always protected.
This beach is on #MidwayAtoll, one of the most remote islands on Earth....thousands of miles from the nearest city. Only a handful of biologists and maintenance staff live here, yet ....🧵
This beach is on #MidwayAtoll, one of the most remote islands on Earth....thousands of miles from the nearest city. Only a handful of biologists and maintenance staff live here, yet ....🧵
🐢Did you know a single #gophertortoise burrow can provide shelter for more than 350 other species?
🎬 Explore this fascinating ecosystem & our FREE film & resources at www.schoolyardfilms.org/gopher-torto...
#schoolyardfilms #wildlifewednesday #conservation #environmentaleducation #summercamp #STEM
🎬 Explore this fascinating ecosystem & our FREE film & resources at www.schoolyardfilms.org/gopher-torto...
#schoolyardfilms #wildlifewednesday #conservation #environmentaleducation #summercamp #STEM
July 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM
🐢Did you know a single #gophertortoise burrow can provide shelter for more than 350 other species?
🎬 Explore this fascinating ecosystem & our FREE film & resources at www.schoolyardfilms.org/gopher-torto...
#schoolyardfilms #wildlifewednesday #conservation #environmentaleducation #summercamp #STEM
🎬 Explore this fascinating ecosystem & our FREE film & resources at www.schoolyardfilms.org/gopher-torto...
#schoolyardfilms #wildlifewednesday #conservation #environmentaleducation #summercamp #STEM
☔Rainy day at #summercamp? We've got you covered! 🤓
Our library of short #naturefilms provides engaging #environmentaleducation and supplemental activities for preK-grade 12 students! - ALL FREE!!!
No logins & no subscriptions needed!
🔗schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #camp #STEM #STEAM
Our library of short #naturefilms provides engaging #environmentaleducation and supplemental activities for preK-grade 12 students! - ALL FREE!!!
No logins & no subscriptions needed!
🔗schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #camp #STEM #STEAM
June 30, 2026 at 2:57 AM
☔Rainy day at #summercamp? We've got you covered! 🤓
Our library of short #naturefilms provides engaging #environmentaleducation and supplemental activities for preK-grade 12 students! - ALL FREE!!!
No logins & no subscriptions needed!
🔗schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #camp #STEM #STEAM
Our library of short #naturefilms provides engaging #environmentaleducation and supplemental activities for preK-grade 12 students! - ALL FREE!!!
No logins & no subscriptions needed!
🔗schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms #camp #STEM #STEAM
📍 Next week, #SchoolyardFilms is heading to #Philadelphia to connect with #museums, #naturecenters, #libraries, and #educators...expanding access to our award-winning FREE environmental films and educational resources for communities across the region!!
#environmentaleducation #STEM #STEAM
#environmentaleducation #STEM #STEAM
June 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM
📍 Next week, #SchoolyardFilms is heading to #Philadelphia to connect with #museums, #naturecenters, #libraries, and #educators...expanding access to our award-winning FREE environmental films and educational resources for communities across the region!!
#environmentaleducation #STEM #STEAM
#environmentaleducation #STEM #STEAM
🌊 Students aren't just learning about ocean #conservation -they're leading it! Join us July 30 at the Elliott Museum for a special screening of Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans, Schoolyard Films' first student-led production!!
🎟️ Students (18 & under): FREE
#schoolyardfilms #seachange #oceans
🎟️ Students (18 & under): FREE
#schoolyardfilms #seachange #oceans
June 26, 2026 at 12:48 AM
🌊 Students aren't just learning about ocean #conservation -they're leading it! Join us July 30 at the Elliott Museum for a special screening of Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans, Schoolyard Films' first student-led production!!
🎟️ Students (18 & under): FREE
#schoolyardfilms #seachange #oceans
🎟️ Students (18 & under): FREE
#schoolyardfilms #seachange #oceans
🦁🐟 #WildlifeWednesday & Let's Meet the #Lionfish!
Lionfish may look like they belong on a #coralreef postcard, but in Atlantic and Caribbean waters they're one of the most successful #invasivespecies on the planet.
🌊 Free film and educational resources available at www.schoolyardfilms.org/lionfish
Lionfish may look like they belong on a #coralreef postcard, but in Atlantic and Caribbean waters they're one of the most successful #invasivespecies on the planet.
🌊 Free film and educational resources available at www.schoolyardfilms.org/lionfish
June 24, 2026 at 8:27 PM
🦁🐟 #WildlifeWednesday & Let's Meet the #Lionfish!
Lionfish may look like they belong on a #coralreef postcard, but in Atlantic and Caribbean waters they're one of the most successful #invasivespecies on the planet.
🌊 Free film and educational resources available at www.schoolyardfilms.org/lionfish
Lionfish may look like they belong on a #coralreef postcard, but in Atlantic and Caribbean waters they're one of the most successful #invasivespecies on the planet.
🌊 Free film and educational resources available at www.schoolyardfilms.org/lionfish
#STEM education doesn't have to feel like a classroom....especially at #summercamp! In under 20 minutes, our FREE resources can help with:
🐋marine biology
🌏conservation
🌊ecosystems
🤓problem-solving
🌵habitats
💙environmental education
♻️service learning
🐢wildlife
....and more!
🐋marine biology
🌏conservation
🌊ecosystems
🤓problem-solving
🌵habitats
💙environmental education
♻️service learning
🐢wildlife
....and more!
June 22, 2026 at 2:54 PM
#STEM education doesn't have to feel like a classroom....especially at #summercamp! In under 20 minutes, our FREE resources can help with:
🐋marine biology
🌏conservation
🌊ecosystems
🤓problem-solving
🌵habitats
💙environmental education
♻️service learning
🐢wildlife
....and more!
🐋marine biology
🌏conservation
🌊ecosystems
🤓problem-solving
🌵habitats
💙environmental education
♻️service learning
🐢wildlife
....and more!
🦀 Happy #WorldHorseshoeCrabDay! (ok..we need an actual emoji for them, but anyway...)
These ancient animals play a vital role in both healthy ecosystems ...and #publichealth.
#schoolyardfilms #environmentaleducation #ocean #conservation #STEM #marinebiology #prehistoricparamedics
These ancient animals play a vital role in both healthy ecosystems ...and #publichealth.
#schoolyardfilms #environmentaleducation #ocean #conservation #STEM #marinebiology #prehistoricparamedics
June 20, 2026 at 6:27 PM
🦀 Happy #WorldHorseshoeCrabDay! (ok..we need an actual emoji for them, but anyway...)
These ancient animals play a vital role in both healthy ecosystems ...and #publichealth.
#schoolyardfilms #environmentaleducation #ocean #conservation #STEM #marinebiology #prehistoricparamedics
These ancient animals play a vital role in both healthy ecosystems ...and #publichealth.
#schoolyardfilms #environmentaleducation #ocean #conservation #STEM #marinebiology #prehistoricparamedics
🌊 SAVE THE DATE! July 30, 6–7:30 p.m. at the #ElliottMuseum in #Stuart, #Florida! Join us for a special screening of "Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans" - the first student-led film from Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Tom Fitz and Schoolyard Films.
🎟️ Tickets: hsmc-fl.com/elliott-muse...
🎟️ Tickets: hsmc-fl.com/elliott-muse...
June 19, 2026 at 12:31 AM
🌊 SAVE THE DATE! July 30, 6–7:30 p.m. at the #ElliottMuseum in #Stuart, #Florida! Join us for a special screening of "Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans" - the first student-led film from Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Tom Fitz and Schoolyard Films.
🎟️ Tickets: hsmc-fl.com/elliott-muse...
🎟️ Tickets: hsmc-fl.com/elliott-muse...