🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with WEDU PBS
Earth Day is April 22, and WEDU PBS would like to highlight and celebrate a lineup of inspiring, earth-friendly programming. From breathtaking wildlife stories to thought-provoking environmental history, these programs explore how our planet is changing and how we can all be part of the solution.
Here are a few of our favorite programs:
Our New World | Watch Now
What world will we live in tomorrow as climate change reshapes the Earth? Our planet has many surprises in store. This film reveals Nature's astonishing adaptation abilities, and how we humans can become a supporting force.
Ken Burns Presents: Henry David Thoreau | Watch Now
From the visionary behind Walden and Civil Disobedience, Henry David Thoreau remains one of the most influential voices in environmental thought.
Presented by Ken Burns, this series goes beyond the myth to reveal a complex figure—brilliant, opinionated, and deeply committed to living in harmony with nature. His ideas feel just as urgent today as they did in the 19th century.
Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman | Watch Now
Hosted by Ariel Waldman, this visually stunning science-driven docu-series takes you across Earth’s ecosystem—from microscopic life to massive wildlife—and even explores what life beyond our planet could look like. It’s a fresh, science-driven perspective that reveals just how interconnected everything truly is.
Wilding | Watch Now
Wilding tells the story of a young couple who take a bold risk—allowing nature to reclaim their 400-year-old farm. Challenging tradition, they place their trust in the land itself, discovering that sometimes the best way forward is to step back. It’s an inspiring look at rewilding and the healing power of nature.
Shared Planet | Watch Now
With stunning cinematography, this unique global series reveals the untold stories of people and wildlife thriving together. Celebrating the benefits of making room for nature, this series offers a vision of a hopeful future.
The Everglades: A Symphony of Life | Watch Now
Reimagines the story of this fragile ecosystem not through a traditional narrator, but through music, imagery, and the voices of those who live and work there. With sweeping cinematography and stirring music performed by the New World Symphony, this documentary becomes an orchestral meditation on the balance of nature, humanity’s impact, and the hope for renewal.
Watch, learn, and take action with WEDU!
If you’d like to explore more sustainability-focused programming, visit our video portal and our Sustain landing page, where you’ll find a variety of content, from blogs to videos and more. This Earth Day, let’s celebrate the beauty of our planet 🌎✨
