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2019 Gala Superhero For The Earth Awardee, Chuck Leavell visits Good Day Atlanta

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Chuck Leavell and Ted Turner at the Gala

In the “who’s who” of rock-n-roll, Chuck Leavell is a very big deal. For more than 40 years, his piano and keyboard work has been heard on albums and stages with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers, Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, and John Mayer. But Leavell has also become known for his dedication … Read more

“Gardens are the Gateway” 2019 Gala Recap

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View all photosPhoto credit: Donna Permell and John Amis The Captain Planet Foundation held its annual Benefit Gala one of the Southeast’s largest eco-benefits, on Nov. 16 at Flourish Atlanta. The charitable evening recognizes extraordinary environmental change-making and raises funds for the Foundation’s mission to engage and empower young people to be environmental problem-solvers through … Read more

The Project Wild America Youth Ambassadors Program

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Grantee: Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History – Jamestown, NY Project Title: Project Wild America Youth Ambassadors Program 2017 Grant Type: ecoSolution Description: The Project Wild America Youth Ambassadors Program provides local youth with paid employment and green job skills while promoting understanding of sound conservation practices and a deeper awareness of the natural resources … Read more

Celebrate Ted Turner, the real life Captain Planet

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We’re excited to announce that CNN’s Ted Turner: Captain Planet will premiere this weekend on both CNN International and CNN U.S.  The documentary piece, which is produced by CNN International (CNNI) and hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, spotlights Ted’s pioneering conservation efforts across his properties and elsewhere.   CPF is a public charity that raises 100% of its programmatic funding.Donate today to … Read more

New Garden Launch at Spring Hill & Blue Ridge Elementary

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Spring Hill and Blue Ridge Elementary School (BRES) students participated in a mid-morning gathering and cooking activity hosted by Ingles Supermarkets, Dole Packaged Foods, and Captain Planet Foundation to celebrate their Project Learning Garden and Sustainable Initiative.Learn more about the Blue Ridge Elementary School garden install.Learn more about the Spring Hill Elementary School garden install. … Read more

Frog Watch USA at Pine Valley

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Grantee: Pine Valley Elementary School – Wilmington, NC Our most exciting night was when we heard an actual chorus of Pine Woods Frogs. Parents and siblings attended the evening excursions, and the excitement on those nights was tangible. – A Pine Valley Teacher Project Title: Frog Watch USA for Students Grant Type: ecoSolution Description:   … Read more

Waterford High School Student Sends Unmanned Drifter to Ireland

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Grantee: Waterford High School – Waterford, CT Project Title: Educational Passages Grant Type: ecoSolution Description: Kaitlyn Dow, a student at Waterford High School, built a 5-foot mini-sailboat (the Lancer) that successfully crossed the Atlantic. This was part of Kaitlyn’s year-long research project where she was studying wind and currents in the ocean. The goal was … Read more