Just two days ago I had the opportunity to attend the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Awards Ceremony at the Animal Kingdom in Florida. This was an event that has definitely left an impact on me and I am sure it has impacted many others that were in attendance. This awards ceremony is part of the Disney Kids and Nature Celebration that helps to spotlight Disney’s commitment to nature, a legacy that begin with Walt Disney more than 60 years ago. This was a celebration to recognize those youths that are making a difference today for the future of our planet.
At this awards ceremony, the DWCF honored five organizations with a special $100,000 grant for their programs that help to connect children and nature. Those five youth organizations that were honored include:
- Children & Nature Network
- National Wildlife Federation
- The Nature Conservancy
- Youth Service America
- Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots
While at the ceremony, I listened to different youths go on stage to share their experience with nature and also share what impacted them to take the steps to make a difference. It was really inspiring to hear their stories and know that there are youth out there that really care about nature and our planet’s future and and have been successful with their ideas to make a change as well as help other youths too!
Not only did the youths leave an impact during this ceremony, Jane Goodall was also in attendance which made the awards ceremony to me even more special. At the end of the ceremony, the McClain Sisters performed their new song “Rise” which you will hear on Disneynature’s new film Chimpanzee that will be showing in theaters on Earth Day (April 20th).
Be sure to stay tuned for more coverage, including interviews with Jane Goodall, the McClain Sisters and of course a review of my new favorite animal documentary, “Chimpanzee”.
Disclosure – I received an invitation to take a trip to Florida for the Red Carpet Premiere of Chimpanzee as a guest of Disney and Global Resort Homes. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.
Can’t wait to share this with my daughter she’s going to love seeing this tanks for recording hope you don’t mind if I borrow the video for my post too
It truly was inspirational and made me want to be a better, greener person.
PS. Now that we’re IRL pals, I’m gonna put you in my reader to keep up with you better. 🙂
Great video!!
Man Jane Goodall just doesn’t age!
Jane Goodall is simply amazing, inspiring – for all women and girls! So glad she participated. Love all that Disney’s doing – and love the song 🙂
I love how Mrs. Goodall is making the world a better and greener place. I’m a hippie of sorts so this is really exciting that there are still people who care about the world!! That song is beautiful. And I’ll just be quiet because I could go on and on about saving the world for ages. 😉
This sounds like it was absolutely amazing! It’s great to see people stepping up to make a difference. We went to a screening of Chimpanzee and it was absolutely fantastic!
What an inspiring event! Just watching the young teens up there really caring about their environment made me want to do more. It’s always a joy to hang out with you Stephanie! Can’t wait to see you again!
I’m not familiar with them, but I like the viode. Thanks!
I just had my daughters watch this and they loved it. thanks!
Jane Goodwall is amazing!! Love the video!
The McClain Sisters were incredible. Such a great group of sisters.