The Disney Parks Blog is encouraging fans to join them in celebrating 50 years of Earth Day and 25 years of the Disney Conservation Fund as they take a look at the ways in which they are helping nature.
50th Anniversary of Earth Day
What’s happening:
- Even in the middle of a crisis, there’s plenty of beauty and joy to be found in nature. The Disney Parks Blog has been celebrating the Magic of Nature all month long by sharing informative, educational articles about animals and ways we at home can help care for the planet.
- Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but it’s also a big day for Disney too.
- Since 1990, Disney Parks have been dedicated to environmental and sustainability initiatives including programs in support of waste and emissions reduction and water and resource conservation.
- Disney continues to explore, test, and implement new ways to improve sustainability throughout their parks and resorts.
Disney Conservation Fund:
- In 1995 Disney formally established the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) and today they celebrate its 25th anniversary. For the past two decades, the DCF has supported nonprofit organizations across the globe in their missions to save wildlife, inspire action, and protect the planet.
National Geographic:
- Today, Disney is also celebrating one year since welcoming National Geographic into the Disney family.
- One of the current offerings available from National Geographic is their recently launched NatGeo@Home program.
- NatGeo@Home has made free educational resources and content accessible to help parents and educators keep kids engaged while schools are closed.
- Finally, In celebration of Earth Day, NatGeo is inviting everyone to join in for a neighborhood safari. Families can design their own “safari stop” with resources available on NatGeo@Home, complete with lessons from Disney Animation, Pixar and Marvel Studios on how to draw your favorite safari animal.