Fast Forward Film Festival

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Today is the official start of summer! Get outside and celebrate!

A Light Conversation was a winner at this year's Festival and explores the use of outdated lightbulbs in Brighton. Check out the film here: http://ht.ly/n21w30kpCgN

It's never too early to start thinking about your entry for Fast Forward Film Festival. Use the summer weather to showcase a new environmental perspective. Learn more: fastforwardroc.org

Fast Forward Film Festival is more than a film festival, we are connecting people and resources to create a local community in Rochester that is attuned to the state of the environment and recognizes the urgency of our environmental problems. Learn more about the festival here: fastforwardroc.org

Michael Tomb's 2018 entry, The Arboretum Up the Street, encourages us to recognize the beauty all around us. Watch Michael's video and visit your nearby park. http://ht.ly/LdqU30kho4V

On #WorldOceansDay check out Smartfin, an initiative of Lost Bird Project, just like Fast Forward Film Festival. This technology is turning surfers into citizen scientists. Learn more here: http://ht.ly/J2f530kho1O

Celebrate #WorldOceansDay by limiting your use of single use plastic products. Even though we might not live near an ocean we can still make a difference in cleaning them up.

Today is World Environment Day! Take action and protect our environment! #WorldEnvironmentDay

Did you know that there are THOUSANDS of miles of trails in NYS? Our Festival Friends, NY State Parks & Historic Sites, promote residents and visitors to take advantage of the great outdoors that New York State offers. Get outside and learn more today: http://ht.ly/5YdK30jZD0D

Have you checked out the Green Story Guide before? This educational tool is perfect for teachers who want their students to learn more about the environment. Take a peek online and request hard copies for your class! http://ht.ly/Zq2v30jZCpk #FastForwardRoc #education #ROC

Fast Forward Film Festival is made possible by The Lost Bird Project. The Lost Bird Project's mission is raise awareness about the world around us through art. #FastForwardROC

Tomorrow our Festival Friends, Seneca Park Zoo, are educating guests about Endangered Species Day. Guests will learn about the endangered status of the many different species at the Zoo, and what actions can be taken to help save them from extinction. Learn more here: http://ht.ly/SEdX30jZC2l

Today is National Bike to Work Day #BTWD. Grab your handlebars and take the green way to work! #FastForwardROC