Watch Nature Cat to Celebrate Earth Day
Join Rootle PBS KIDS this month as we celebrate the beauty of nature! Monday, April 22, is Earth Day, and kids and families can celebrate with marathons of Nature Cat every Saturday and Sunday this month, 7 AM to 10 AM and 1 PM to 4 PM. Join us for the premiere of the new special Nature Cat’s Nature Movie Special Extraordinaire on Monday, 4/22, at 4:30 PM on Rootle PBS KIDS!
Check out more of the PBS KIDS Earth Month specials that teach kids all about sustainability, nature and more. 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.
Exploring Raleigh's Botanic Garden
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!
Earth Month Specials on Rootle PBS KIDS
Nature Cat: Nature Cats Nature Movie Special Extraordinaire
Nature Cat and his pals realize they've come to the end of their Nature Curiosity List. Meanwhile, Sir Galahad gives himself the title of King and moves into a barren castle and steals pieces of nature to make his castle look more beautiful. Oh no!
Watch Nature Cat Monday, 4/22, 4:30 PM, on Rootle.
Rootle Block Party Star of the Month
Nature Cat
Once his family leaves for the day, Fred becomes Nature Cat and with the help of his animal friends, he embarks on action-packed adventures that allow him to explore the natural world.
Watch Nature Cat marathons every Saturday and Sunday, 7–10 AM and 1–4 PM on Rootle.
Cyberchase: Sustainable by Design
The CyberSquad gets fashionable in Factoria! Jackie wins the chance of a lifetime to apprentice with the incomparable fashion designer Fabio DeZine. Jackie quickly learns, it takes more than just a pretty drawing to design something with a real and sustainable impact.
Watch Cyberchase Wednesday, 4/17, 9 PM, on Rootle.
Lyla in the Loop: Carnival for Luke & Rap Report
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 Saturday, 4/20, 4 PM, on Rootle.
Ready Jet Go: Every Day Is Earth Day
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! Saturday, 4/20, 6:30 PM, on Rootle.
Sesame Street: Community Garden Cleanup
Welcome to the Community Garden! It's a place where we grow flowers, fruits, and veggies together. Tamir and Elmo admire herbs, Alan's Japanese veggies, and Mia's Abuela's flowers. Sadly, a windstorm knocks everything down. Tamir and Elmo ask for help, and everyone pitches in to clean up!
Watch Sesame Street Monday, 4/22, 8 AM, on Rootle.
Elinor Wonders Why: Follow That Roly Poly & Rain, Rain Don't Go Away
The Exploring Club is looking for a cool place to explore when they find a Roly Poly that leads them on their next adventure, under a log! After careful observation, they realize that there's an entire community of critters that lives under logs. Also, Elinor wonders "why does it need to rain?" The kids soon observe lots of ways the rain is helpful to plants and animals: it helps snails stay slimy, fills up bird baths, keeps frog ponds full, and keeps the grass green.
Watch Elinor Wonders Why Monday, 4/22, 1 PM, on Rootle.
Earth Day Activities & Crafts with PBS KIDS
Make Your Own Paper
Making homemade paper provides a hands-on example of how we can help save the environment, one tree at a time.
Make a Reusable Bag from a T-shirt
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!
Make a Composter
Try making your own compost with this DIY experiment using everyday items.
Girl Scout Nature Cat Explorer Patch
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!