Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Throughout the Month of April

A sea of flamingos traverse across a shallow body of water. | From "Nature's Greatest Dancers: The Dance For Love"

April 1, 2020

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KCET and PBS SoCal are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with an exciting lineup of environmental programming in April. New series and specials will feature content that spotlights the best of Earth’s natural world, while other shows weigh potential solutions to combat climate change.

PBS SoCal’s special lineup includes two new titles from the acclaimed and award-winning PBS programs “The Man Who Tried to Feed the World: American Experience” and “Independent Lens: Hottest August” as well as two, all-new specials: “Climate Change – The Facts” and “H20: The Molecule That Made Us Flow” both set to premiere on Earth Day.

See the full line-up below.

Kamp Solutions: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sunday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. on KCET

In a world where problems consistently dominate the news headline, "Kamp Solutions" stands out with a complete focus on solutions. In each episode, the series promises viewers an uplifting, inspiring, and impactful conversation with the goal of becoming a weekly destination for bringing a refreshing solution-driven perspective to global problems. In the premiere episode of the series, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. welcomes Jurriaan Kamp to his home in LA, to discuss the idea that reversing global warming requires a restoration of democracy. Additional episodes in April include interviews with Rosamund Stone Zander, Amory Lovins and Johan Rockström. Watch now.

New Environmentalists: From Liberia to Mongolia Sunday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. on KCET

The New Environmentalists share a common goal — safeguarding the Earth's natural resources from exploitation and pollution, while fighting for justice in their communities. Narrated by Robert Redford, the series illustrates how ordinary people are effecting extraordinary change.

Nature: Remarkable Rabbits Wednesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal

Closeup image of a rabbit from "Nature: Remarkable Rabbits."

Join scientists in the field as they explore how surprising rabbits and hares can be as they face incredible challenges in the wild, from habitat loss to climate change. Watch a preview.

The Good Road: Bangkok, Thailand: River of Change Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. on KCET

The innovative and inspiring documentary series premieres about two best friends who travel the world meeting philanthropists and change-makers, have dedicated their lives to addressing global humanitarian issues. From depressed inner-city neighborhoods, to border camps for refugees, to rural health clinics, hosts Earl Bridges and Craig Martin explore efforts to help Rohingya refugees, stop elephant poaching, end human trafficking, alleviate poverty and more.

Nature's Greatest Dancers: The Dance For Love Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. on KCET

In the premiere of the two-part documentary special exploring the ways animals move, host Steve Backshall takes a look at some of the extraordinary dance-like moves that animals perform to survive. From ballets to tangos, witness the animals perform carefully coordinated, fascinating moves.

Nature: Naledi – One Little Elephant Wednesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal

An adult elephant and a baby elephant named Naledi stand near each other. | From a preview of "Nature: Naledi - One Little Elephant""

The heartwarming journey from tragedy to triumph, baby elephant Naledi faces loss and rejection in the wilderness of Botswana. A team of guardians save her life, urge her to survive and help find her place in the herd. Watch a preview.

Nature's Greatest Dancers: The Dance For Life Sunday, April 19, 9 p.m. on KCET

The second episode of the two-part special takes a look at some of the extraordinary dance-like moves that animals perform to survive all aspects of life — whether to get around, find a meal or escape from predators.

Independent Lens: The Hottest August Monday, April 20 at 10 p.m. PBS SoCal

A man in swimwear at an empty beach faces the ocean. | From "Independent Lens: The Hottest August"

During one sweltering month in New York in 2017, the film seeks out New Yorkers across the five boroughs and records conversations about skyrocketing rents and rates of homelessness, mass shootings and marching white supremacists, economic crisis and political corruption. Watch a preview.

The Man Who Tried to Feed The World: American Experience Tuesday, April 21 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal

Norman Borlaug in a Mexican wheat field, holding bunches of the so-called “miracle” wheat that he developed by crossing a native Mexican strain with a Japanese dwarf variety. 1970. | "The Man Who Tried to Feed the World: American Experience"

This film recounts the story of the man who would not only solve India’s famine problem but would go on to lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture programs estimated to have saved one billion lives and win the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work.

Spy in the Wild, A Nature Miniseries – Friendship Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 7 p.m. on PBS SoCal

An orangutan spycam from "Nature: Spy in the Wild - Friendship."

Among the featured Spy Creatures in this episode are a Crocodile, Meerkat, and Cobra as viewers witness how the animals rely on each other to look out for predators. These robotic, uncanny look-alikes infiltrate the natural world to film surprising behavior among wildlife from around the globe. Watch a preview.

Climate Change: The Facts Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Thursday, April 23 at 11 p.m. on PBS SoCal

Promotion image for "Climate Change: The Facts" featuring Greta Thunberg and host Sir David Attenborough.

After one of the hottest years on record, Sir David Attenborough looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat. Watch a preview.

H2O: The Molecule That Made Us Flow Episode 1: Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Episode 2: Wednesday, April 29 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Episode 3: Wednesday, May 6 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Sunday, April 26 at 10 p.m. on KCET

Two droplets of water rest on a blade of grass. | From "H2O: The Molecule That Made Us Flow - Flow"

This three-part series tells the human story through our relationship to water. The debut episode examines how water underpins every aspect of existence, but that the growth of civilization has also created a dangerous dependence on the precious resource. Watch a preview.

NOVA: Killer Floods Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 10 p.m. on PBS SoCal

Gushing waters flood through a canyon. | From "NOVA: Killer Floods"

All over the world, scientists are discovering traces of ancient floods on a scale that dwarfs even the most severe flood disasters of recent times. Geologists study these strange features and reconstruct catastrophic Ice Age floods more powerful than all the world’s top ten rivers combined. Watch a preview.

NOVA: Japan’s Killer Quake Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 11 p.m. on PBS SoCal

A resident of a Japanese town pushes his bike through a flooded street lined with wreckage. | From "NOVA: Japan's Killer Quake"

In its worst crisis since World War II, Japan faces disaster on an epic scale: a death toll likely in the tens of thousands, massive destruction of homes and businesses, shortages of water and power as well as the threat of nuclear meltdown. With exclusive footage, NOVA captures the unfolding human drama and offers a clear-headed investigation of what triggered the earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear crisis. Watch a preview.

To the Ends of the Earth: Birds of East Africa Sunday, April 26 at 8 p.m. on KCET

A golden-winged sunbird rests on the stem of a Leonotis nepetifolia (Lions Paw) flower | Photo credit Todd Gustafson | "To the Ends of the Earth: Birds of Easy Africa"

Introduced by esteemed conservationist Jane Goodall, narrated by National Geographic's Bill Jones and photographed by professional wildlife photographer Todd Gustafson captures stories of competition, courtship, family, hunting and flight to illustrate the hidden life of East African birds.

Gorilla Family and Me: Episode One Sunday, April 26 at 9 p.m. on KCET

Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan ventures deep into the Congo to find out more about the largest gorillas in the world living in the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes.

NOVA: Poisoned Water Wednesday, April 29 at 10 p.m. on PBS SoCal

A shot of inside of a water pipe. | From "NOVA: Poisoned Water"

In this special report, NOVA investigates the water disaster in Flint and unravels a disturbing truth about the vulnerabilities of water systems across the country. Discover the delicate intricacies of water chemistry, the biology of lead poisoning and the engineering challenge of replacing this ravaged infrastructure. Watch a preview.