Students implement recycling program to inspire “Earth heroes” Grantee: Clarence Galm Elementary School – San Antonio, TX Project Title: Let’s Save the Trees, cause WE Care a Whole Awful Lot! Grant Type: ecoSolution Description: Students at Clarence Galm Elementary School saw the need for a recycling program in the community. Through Captain Planet Foundation’s help, Clarence Galm Elementary School was … Read more
Evergreen Conservancy Indiana, PennsylvaniaProject Title: Renewable Energy Expansion at Tanoma AMD Wetlands With the help of a Captain Planet Foundation Small Grant a new water turbine has been installed at Tanoma Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) Wetlands and is generating hydroelectricity. Tanoma AMD Wetlands is a passive mine drainage treatment system that utilizes wetland ponds to treat the pollutants … Read more
School NewsPosted: September 3By thecrier.net Chesnut Charter Elementary students recently spent time in Chesnut Garden experiencing a hands-on science lesson on composting, planting and harvesting. The program was led by parent volunteer Carissa Malone, with first grade teachers Ms. Radford and Ms. Skoog (a School Master Gardener). Read Full Article
Application Period for Nature Works Everywhere Garden Grants Opens Today! The Nature Conservancy wants to help build, amend or revitalize school gardens while promoting environmental education through the creation of Nature Works Everywhere gardens! From September 1 through October 28 the Conservancy will be accepting applications from public schools across the country to build or maintain a Nature Works Everywhere Garden. Grants will … Read more
Co-hosts Turner Foundation & The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Invite you to An Exclusive Film Screening Featuring Director, Louis Psihoyos September 15, 2015 5:30 pm Georgia Public Broadcasting260 14th Street NorthwestAtlanta, GA 30318$10.00 Click Here for Tickets and to Watch the Powerful,Thought-Provoking Trailer
U.S. Department of Education Green StridesIn the NewsWelcoming Baby Green Ribbon….SustainablyOver the past four years, I had the task of gradually breathing life into our U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS). At the same time, participating stakeholders, feds, states, districts, and schools have taught me about sustainable schools — … Read more
In September 2015, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, the animated environmental cartoon, will celebrate its 25th birthday. One year later, in December 2016, Captain Planet Foundation will celebrate its 25th Anniversary! Since the excitement of these very special anniversaries should extend beyond one night – we are celebrating for a whole year! In place of a 2015 Benefit Gala, … Read more
The 5 Gyres 2015 Youth Summit brought together local Bahamian youth with ocean advocates from across the country. Join these young leaders in restoring thriving, plastic-free oceans. #SEAChange This beautiful video was created in collaboration with Jack Johnson, All At Once, 5 Gyres, Captain Planet Foundation, Bahamas Plastic Movement, Plastic Pollution Coalition and the The Island School – Cape Eleuthera, The Bahamas.
Captain Planet Foundation is proud to support Mrs. Alison Dunford and Captain Planet Foundation is proud to support Mrs. Alison Dunford and we are excited to help enhance her outdoor classroom for all students at Timber Ridge Elementary School! Click here to see photos from the August 27 Surprise Day.
Posted: August 6By ajc.com Chesnut Charter Elementary School in DeKalb County has recently been selected for a Captain Planet Foundation’s Project Learning Garden grant. Captain Planet Foundation is an international environmental education foundation for youth. The three-year Project Learning Garden program gives schools strategies for building effective and long-lasting garden-based learning programs. Teachers at pilot schools are provided … Read more