What Is Eco-anxiety? And How Does It Affect Your Child?parentology.comwritten by Courtney Lichterman Captain Planet Foundation President, Leesa Carter-Jones talks more about giving young people the agency and tools they need to engage in change-making in this Parentology article.
Grantee: LearningTECH/Quest School – Monroe, LA Project Title: Weather Balloon Launch Grant Type: ecoSolution Description: The students of the LearningTECH/Quest School launched a weather balloon with the help of Captain Planet and a local college, the University of Louisiana. The launch signifies the beginning of a school-wide study on climate change and global warming. Continuous impact/Community engagement: As … Read more
Looking for some opportunities to network and learn from peers and other experts in the field? Here are a few conferences and events happening in the next few months. Georgia GA Organics Conference & Expo – February 7-8, 2020 – Atlanta, GA – https://conference.georgiaorganics.org/ Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia – March 6-8, 2020 – Jekyll … Read more
The application for Project Learning Garden 2020 is live! The PLG application is open until January 31st, 2020. Educators, apply now and you could be growing by Spring! Already have a garden? Schools with existing gardens (not installed by PLG) are eligible for funds to expand or enhance their existing gardens. Schools in the following … Read more
Grantee: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History – Santa Cruz, CA Project Title: Earth Stewards Project (ESP) Grant Type: ecoSolution I learned how to manage and motivate people. I felt pride in getting the job done. – Isaac, a high school student Description: The EPS program at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History takes high … Read more
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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.