Join Rootle PBS KIDS this month as we celebrate the beauty of nature! Tuesday, April 22 is Earth Day, and kids and families can celebrate by watching all your favorite characters on Rootle PBS KIDS and the PBS KIDS Video app!
Check out more PBS KIDS Earth Month specials that teach kids all about sustainability, nature and more. Then, explore our nature-filled family crafting activities, like making your own paper, creating a reusable bag out of a recycled T-shirt and even how to make your own composter by using recycled goods at home.
After coming out victorious against The Soil, Water and Plant Stealers, The Nature-tastic Four feel nature-tastic, and ready for a well-earned afternoon of fun and relaxation. Well, all but Nature Cat. He feels like he didn't help Plant Bunny, Water Mouse and Rock Dog out during their "battle" with The Stealers. He begins to doubt himself because he doesn't have the powers the others have. Has he ever really helped out the Nature-tastic Four?! Meanwhile, an outer space creature from the Planet Twylo named Sandos has come down to Earth with one thing on her devious mind, to steal the power sources from the Nature-tastic Four. She wants the power of Plant Bunny, Rock Dog and Water Mouse for herself. What about Nature Cat's power? Nah! He has no power! Or so Sandos thinks. But when the others lose their power and nature needs defending, only one will rise to the occasion and come through! Nature Cat!
Watch Nature Cat's "The Nature-Tastic Four Movie," premiering Thursday, 4/3, 7:30 PM, on Rootle. Watch more episodes of Nature Cat on the Rootle PBS KIDS channel, online and the PBS KIDS Video App.
The gang unravels the mystery of petrified wood./The pals go shopping for a new clubhouse.
When the Wild Kratts receive an overload of calls for creature rescues, their creature power capacity fails. The team is left helpless, but soon learn that by the working with Wild Kratts Kids that Kid Power is perhaps the most amazing and effective creature power of all!
Watch Wild Kratts's "Activate Kid Power," premiering Monday, 4/7, 6 PM, on Rootle. Watch more episodes of Wild Kratts on the Rootle PBS KIDS channel, online and the PBS KIDS Video App.
The bros accidentally enlarge a Hercules beetle!
It's Earth Day, and the kids are preparing posters for the big community celebration at the DSA. They decide to research their posters by traveling all around the Earth in Jet's family saucer and observing all the things that make Earth so special.
Watch Ready Jet Go! on the Rootle channel, online and the PBS KIDS Video App.
Daniel and his family are spending the day outside exploring, when Daniel spots a beautiful red bird. As they watch the busy bird, they learn about how a bird's nest is built. But when the nest falls out of the tree, will Daniel and Katerina be able to help her? There's so much to explore when you're outside! Daniel is going on a nature walk in the forest with O the Owl and Uncle X. They see frogs, worms and even spot a rainbow in the sky! Strategy: There's so much to explore when you're outside!
Watch Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood's "Daniel Explores Nature" and "Daniel's Nature Walk," premiering Tuesday, 4/22, 10 AM, on Rootle. Watch more episodes of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood on the Rootle PBS KIDS channel, online and the PBS KIDS Video App.
The Tiger family visit the Enchanted Garden. / O misses the trip to the Crayon Factory.
Lyla, Everett, and her sisters build makeshift carnival games for their brother Luke using household and recycled materials. Plus, Louisa seeks help from Lyla, Luke, and Stu to create a special beat for her school presentation on Mae Jemison.
Watch Lyla in the Loop on the Rootle channel, online and the PBS KIDS Video App.
Ready for an awesome adventure in nature this month? Explore the wonders of JC Raulston Arboretum, nestled in Raleigh. If you’ve ever wondered what an arboretum is and why it’s so cool, journey behind the scenes with us to learn more. Discover plants from across the country and all over the world, from Mexico to Taiwan, right here in North Carolina for free!
There are so many opportunities to discover the joys of nature this summer. One way is by visiting a local garden or park. In this video, meet Liani Yirka, who shares what makes Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham a fun and accessible place for all families.
PBS KIDS Game
Help Nature Cat spread dandelion seeds and learn more about how forests grow through seed dispersal.
PBS KIDS Game
Join the Tiger family on a nature walk in Daniel’s neighborhood! Collect leaves, hop like a frog, and notice the vibrant colors of plants and animals along the way.
PBS KIDS Game
Oh no! Zach has sent his Zach-bots to habits all over the world. They're changing the environment that affects the creatures that live there. We've got to help out!
What can we notice about the parts of different plants? What patterns can we see in the parts of trees and small plants?
Raising environmentally-responsible kids is a way to be a good neighbor! Explore ways to get involved with environmental efforts on the community level.
In this activity, your child will observe the different parts of plants. Then they will use the parts to draw a complete tree.
Make this reusable cloth bag out of a t-shirt to bring on your next shopping trip — or use it to collect treasures on your next nature adventure!
Making homemade paper provides a hands-on example of how we can help save the environment, one tree at a time.
Try making your own compost with this DIY experiment using everyday items.
North Carolina’s Girl Scouts can now team up with Nature Cat and pals to earn a free Nature Cat Explorer Patch. Through this program, Daisies and Brownies can complete educational nature activities that pave the path to earning a free Nature Cat patch!