Fall Brings PLG Full Circle
In PLGville, fall is both a beginning and the culmination of the amazingness of gardens. To begin the circle, PLG has launched three upcoming contests for new gardens across the country. Some are in established regions like schools near Bashas’ Markets in Arizona, and Raley’s Markets, in Nevada and Northern California. These are regions where … Read more
Ghana’s first EARTH Summit equips young people with practical environmental skills
Ghana’s first EARTH Summit equips young people with practical environmental skillsBy: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation The Accra, Ghana, EARTH Summit 2026 was a fun, interactive event where young people learned how to better care for the environment. The 2026 Earth Summit in Ghana provided participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of environmental issues through … Read more
Team Planet Returns to La Paz, Mexico, B.C.S. to Deepen Youth-Led Climate Action
The young people of La Paz have never been short on energy, urgency, or ideas when it comes to protecting their environment. Many are eager, even impatient, to take on the challenges facing their communities. But for some, turning that motivation into lasting action can be difficult without access to the information, resources, and connections … Read more
Project Learning Garden Guest Blog: A Garden Grows More Than Food
By: Latoya Henry, Captain Planet Foundation COO There’s something special about watching a child discover something in a garden. Maybe they notice a butterfly for the first time. Or they pull a carrot from the soil and are surprised by what was growing underground. It could be that they realize the plant they’ve been watering … Read more
“By Your Powers Combined!” Green Heart STEM Challenge (GHSC) Teams Up with Planeteer Alliance for New Participant Experience
This year marked the Green Heart STEM Challenge’s (GHSC) largest cohort yet with nearly 5,000 youth joining the 2026 EARTH Challenge to develop community based solutions around forests, soils, and food systems. Students from school districts within the Metro-Atlanta, Metro-Houston, and Metro-Miami areas competed within their cities for the chance to participate in the Idea … Read more
Welcome Back to School, Refreshed!
Welcome Back Refreshed! Long, light-filled days, warm nights, and a break from schoolwork make summer the perfect season for recreational activities. Or, as we like to think of it – re-creation! Welcome back to school, where a new season of opportunities awaits to learn and grow in your garden and beyond. As our Seasons of … Read more
Celebrating Ted Turner: Captain Planet Foundation and the Power of Environmental Philanthropy
The late Ted Turner to receive Lifetime Achievement Award on Nov. 5By: Saporta Report The 40th anniversary of National Philanthropy Day will take place Nov. 5 at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate individuals and organizations for their generosity, leadership and volunteerism. The Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is hosting the luncheon … Read more
Planeteer Alliance Powers 15 Youth-led Water Meetups Across the World in June 2026
Watch the video above to see some amazing moments from our 2026 WATER Meetups. This June, Planeteer Alliance powered 15 youth-led Meetups focused on the WATER element—gathering 243 young people across Kenya, Nigeria, Burundi, Rwanda, and the Gambia. The WATER element focuses on centering the importance of our oceans, lakes and coastal wetland systems. Planeteers … Read more
Empowering the Next Generation of Green Workforce Leaders
The demand for careers in the green economy is growing rapidly, but many young people don’t know where they fit into this expanding field. While interest in climate and sustainability careers is high, opportunities to explore the wide range of available roles and learn how to prepare for them can be difficult to find. To … Read more