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
Great news! Delta Air Lines, long-time supporter of the Captain Planet Foundation, has issued a statement officially banning shipments of all lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo trophies worldwide as freight. Read Full Statement
Back to School Means Back to the GardenPosted: July 28By Kimberley Simms Sarah Smith Elementary International Baccalaureate School in Buckhead and has many facets that categorize it as a “green” school. Natural light filters through the many large windows and equipment on the roof “super filters” the air before it enters the school, cooling or … Read more
Chesnut Charter Elementary Selected For Captain Planet FoundationProject Learning GardenPosted: July 28By Dunwoody School Daze, also seen in theahaconnection.com Dunwoody, GA– July 28, 2015 – Chesnut Charter Elementary School (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 inspired by the … Read more
Congratulations Ginny Lyon on being named Cobb County Elementary Teacher of the Year! She is the Project Learning Garden coordinator at Chalker Elementary School and one of our SAGES writers.Click here for more photos
Jenna Mobley (one of our Project Learning Garden teachers who also writes as part of the SAGES exemplary teacher group) and Robert Hodgdon (a recent EcoTech grant recipient from CPF) were both recognized at the White House last week for innovation in Environmental Education. The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding kindergarten through … Read more