Welcome Back Refreshed! Long, light-filled days, warm nights, and a break from schoolwork make summer the perfect season for recreational activities. Or, as we like to think of it – re-creation! Welcome back to school, where a new season of opportunities awaits to learn and grow in your garden and beyond. As our Seasons of … Read more
The late Ted Turner to receive Lifetime Achievement Award on Nov. 5By: Saporta Report The 40th anniversary of National Philanthropy Day will take place Nov. 5 at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate individuals and organizations for their generosity, leadership and volunteerism. The Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is hosting the luncheon … Read more
Watch the video above to see some amazing moments from our 2026 WATER Meetups. This June, Planeteer Alliance powered 15 youth-led Meetups focused on the WATER element—gathering 243 young people across Kenya, Nigeria, Burundi, Rwanda, and the Gambia. The WATER element focuses on centering the importance of our oceans, lakes and coastal wetland systems. Planeteers … Read more
The demand for careers in the green economy is growing rapidly, but many young people don’t know where they fit into this expanding field. While interest in climate and sustainability careers is high, opportunities to explore the wide range of available roles and learn how to prepare for them can be difficult to find. To … Read more
The benefits of companion plants can be best expressed by starting with theThe Legend of the Three Sisters: By Jane Taylor, PLG Garden Coordinator at Pioneer Union School in Somerset, CA The Cherokee Native Americans have a legend about three sisters that teaches us how the Cherokee successfully and efficiently grew their squash, beans, and … Read more
This spring, in schoolyards across the country, students, teachers, volunteers, and neighbors showed up and turned patches of unused outdoor space into gardens that will be used for learning for years to come. Through Captain Planet Foundation’s Project Learning Garden (PLG) program, schools from Arizona to Vermont rolled up their sleeves and got to work. … Read more
Watch the video above to see each one of our 2026 EARTH Meetups. This April, Planeteer Alliance powered 15 youth-led Meetup Events focused on the EARTH Element—gathering over 228 young people across The Gambia, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, and Cameroon. These Meetups centered on topics such as transforming our food systems to be more equitable and … Read more
Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) was featured on a PBS View Finders episode filmed at Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve in northern New Mexico. The episode showcases Team Planet leading students in CPF’s Planeteer Alliance Bootcamp, where they explored environmental challenges outside the classroom and connected their learning to real-world solutions. Set against Vermejo’s expansive landscape … Read more
What It Actually Takes to Build a Program That SticksBy: She Rises Studios With over 25 years of experience in sustainability and nonprofit leadership, Leesa Carter-Jones became President & CEO of Captain Planet Foundation, determined to build on its legacy by empowering young people through impactful programs. The Captain Planet Foundation’s Green Heart STEM Challenge … Read more
Ted Turner championed the land; Captain Planet Foundation carries the torchBy: Atlanta News First Ted Turner’s impact as a media visionary continues to influence environmental action through the Captain Planet Foundation, a nonprofit organization inspired by the 1990s animated series “Captain Planet & the Planeteers.” Founded by Turner and Barbara Pyle, the show’s message to … Read more