Spring brings wondrous things, of course, but its also high season for local film festivals in the Bay area.

Here's a rundown (in order of calendar date):

1.  Environmental Film Festival – Eckerd College (11th year)

Dates: Saturday, Feb. 21th- Saturday, Feb. 28th

Locations: Dan + Mary Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College

The skinny: Free admission to all screenings! Named CL's 2007 'Best Local Film Series'. Kudos to Dr. Nate Andersen's for building the best Environment Film Festival in the Southeast United States. Arrive early for your film — the 300 seat Dan + Mary Miller auditorium is usually standing-room only for screenings!

Website: http://www.eckerd.edu/eff

More festivals after the jump …