Associated Press, “Ted Turner wants namesake ballpark as green space,” Dec. 11, 2013 ATLANTA (AP) — When the ballpark named after Ted Turner is demolished in four years, the media mogul hopes the city of Atlanta will convert the vacant area into green space. The Atlanta Braves announced last month that in 2017, they will … Read more
The Northside Neighbor: “Column: Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala set for Dec. 6,” Nov. 20, 2013 The annual Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala is set for Dec. 6 at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. In the spotlight for this year’s event will be five extraordinary environmental stewards and change-making philanthropists…CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE
Atlanta magazine: “Erin Brockovich, Rufus Wainwright among celebs expected for Captain Planet gala; The Dec. 6 eco benefit at the Georgia Aquarium will also feature one sweet dress,” Nov. 21, 2013 In order for this year’s Captain Planet Foundation gala co-chair Cara Isdell Lee to fit into the chic couture created especially for her for … Read more
The 2013 Captain Planet Foundation Gala was another fantastic night to remember! Four amazing Eco-Heroes were awarded, including: Erin Brockovich, Drs. David Suzuki and Tara Cullis, Terracycle CEO Tom Szaky, and our own Georgia Young Superhero for the Earth, Charles Orgbon III. Our host for the evening was Monica Pearson, and guests were entertained by the incomparable Rufus Wainwright and Georgia Hall … Read more
Follow links below to learn more about our Captain Planet Young Superhero for Earth honoree. Atlanta’s ‘Young Superhero For Earth’ Charles Orgbon III Honored By Captain Planet Foundationby Catherine Witherspoon from www.atlantadailyworld.com Charles Orgbon III isn’t your average high school student. At a time when most kids his age are enjoying their final days in … Read more
Check out this unique opportunity from CPF- we hope you’ll spread the good news throughout your networks! Dole Foods and Captain Planet Foundation are teaming up to host the “DOLE Fruit Bowls & Captain Planet Foundation Learning Garden Challenge.” The contest will recognize schools (K – 8) that have established school gardens that provide an … Read more
Who knows what bees do? The students at West Broad Street YMCA School in Savannah, GA now know all about bees from their classroom bee hive. Savannah Bee Company owner Ted Dennard has written a great piece on the bee hive installation made from EmergentStructures reclaimed materials at the West Broad Street YMCA school – … Read more
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CPF grantee One More Generation is hosting an Atlanta film premier fundraiser to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This film follows researchers, scientists, volunteers and others as they demonstrate the magnitude of plastic pollution on Earth and its devastating effect on animals – particularly those in our oceans. Join OMG for … Read more
Photo: October 25th – Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall (left) and Centennial Place Elementary School fifth-graders Kendall Duff, Liya Wilson, Esther Greene and Derrick Tangdonfor (left to right). A Press Conference was co-hosted by Captain Planet Foundation and Georgia Organics to celebrate the launch of the Captain Planet Foundation’s Learning Gardens Program into 40 Atlanta Public Schools with funding from the Kendeda … Read more