Youth environmental activists fight plastic pollution in our communities

Henry Pincus, Adrian Grenier, and Chloe Mei smiling for photo

by alisolagunanews.com Young environmental activists from all over the world are being awarded tensof thousands of dollars to help clean up their communities and fight the plastic pollution crisis. To date, 16 kids have been granted nearly $17,000 collectively to launch campaigns they created during the inaugural Ocean Heroes Bootcamp to remove single-use plastic straws … Read more

Sprouting Young Gardeners

Students in garden with red aprons

by Pamela A. Keene Introducing children to gardening helps plant healthy habits for a lifetimeGardening is a great way for parents and kids to spend quality time outdoors. Whether the goal is to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables; have an activity to share; learn about nature and the environment; or just break away from the … Read more

Project Learning Garden application open

Small plant in ray of sun

The Project Learning Garden application is open. Available for schools in the Atlanta Metro region (Clayton County, Atlanta Public Schools, Henry County, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Fulton County, & Gwinnett County) Deadline Jan 31st, 2019 Apply Today! About Project Learning GardenThe goal of Project Learning Garden is to use best practices in garden-based education to increase instructional use of … Read more

Green Schools Conference Student Summit

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED For the third year, Captain Planet Foundation is hosting  the Green Schools Conference Student Summit “Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.”– Norman Maclean The lakes and rivers of Minnesota and the entire nation need protectors and advocates. Will you answer the call? Learn about … Read more

They are 13, and they probably know more about D.C.’s straw ban than you

by Theresa Vargas  / washingtonpost.com They don’t know yet what they will say or whether they will use any data to back up their points. But someday soon, three teenage girls will stand in front of an administrator at their D.C. school and make an important request: Can someone please get rid of the utensil … Read more

Supporting Global Goals with Ocean Heroes Bootcamp

Article:Supporting Global Goals with Ocean Heroes Bootcamp by Kevin Majoros / sevenseasmedia.org Read Article Background: Captain Planet Foundation, Lonely Whale, Point Break Foundation, and 8 other NGOs for the Second Year of Ocean Heroes Bootcamp! Ocean Heroes Bootcamp was created for emerging youth activists between the ages of 11-18 who can learn from experienced activist peers … Read more

Young Caymanian’s green message goes international

by Cayman News Fresh off receiving a Captain Planet Foundation award for her environmental work at a ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, Steff Mcdermot is not resting on her laurels. Armed with an impressive passion and drive for an 18-year-old, the University College of Cayman Islands (UCCI) student remains focused on her goal of “empowering youth … Read more