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
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
View Getty Images photos taken by Rick Diamond at Flourish Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
View Getty Images photos taken by Rick Diamond at Flourish Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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
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
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
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
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
Grantee: Abriendo Mentes – Costa Rica Project Title: Eight Week Ecology Science Unit Grant Type: ecoSolution Description: Abriendo Mentes, a nonprofit in rural Costa Rica, purchased ecological materials for an eight-week lesson on water with the help of a Captain Planet grant. The organization focuses on teaching English to youth and adults to improve … Read more