PBS Kids Features Recycling

Friday, April 20 beginning at 3:30 p.m.

PBS Kids helps children celebrate Earth Day with Share the Earth Day, a special two-hour programming event. The special recycling-themed program block features dialogue between Miss Lori and Hooper that helps kids discover ways to protect the planet through recycling.

In addition, the block of shows featured have “Earth-friendly” themed episodes that emphasize recycling, planting flowers and conserving water. There are also music videos from the award-winning kids’ rock band Milkshake that focus on taking care of the earth and keeping it clean.

The programs featured in the “Share the Earth Day” special are Curious George at 3:30 p.m., Clifford the Big Red Dog at 4 p.m., Dragon Tales at 4:30 p.m. and It’s a Big, Big World at 5 p.m.

For It’s a Big, Big World, Friday’s very special celebration culminates a full week of brand-new episodes.

“Children like to feel that they can contribute, and Share the Earth Day reminds them that they can help the environment,” said Heidi Johnson, community outreach coordinator. “PBS programming offers an entertaining, educational format that encourages children to make a difference, while providing them with specific ways to help.”

Fun Online Activities

For online games and activities that focus on conservation and good environmental habits, visit the PBS sites EekoWorld, pbskidsgo.org/eekoworld, and Backyard Jungle, pbskidsgo.org/backyardjungle.

These sites encourage children to understand the critical role they can play in taking care of the earth.

EekoWorld (Environmental Education for Kids Online) invites users to explore, experiment and collaborate with other users as they learn about conservation and the environment.

Backyard Jungle allows children around the world to load photos, drawings and descriptions about the natural surroundings where they live — their “backyard” — to help them understand the global community they live in.

In addition, pbskids.org features games and activities that focus on conservation and good environ-mental habits. The PBS Parents Web site, pbsparents.org, offers environmental tips, resources and activities for parents to share with their children.