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5 Documentaries to Watch on Earth Day Share the Facts With Your Whole Family!
“Plastic Island” on Netflix, which tackles the same issue in Indonesia.)
Earth Day is coming up on Saturday, April 22. But do your kids know why we commemorate the holiday? Do you? If you don’t know much about the history of environmentalism — or just want to learn more about the state of our planet — consider celebrating Earth Day by watching a documentary as a family. Dozens of fantastic films cover everything from the crusade to preserve our coral reefs to how farmers use soil health to enhance the planet. Here are a few of our favorites. ‘Kids Take Action Against Ocean Plastic’ — This short five-minute documentary from National Geographic follows a group of Hawaiian students determined to clean up their local beaches. It’s available for free on National Geographic’s YouTube channel! (If you watch it and love this documentary, check out the PG-rated flick
‘ Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis’ — This PG-rated documentary about water security takes place on five continents and stars celebrities Liam Neeson, Matt Damon, and Jaden Smith. Check it out on Netflix. ‘ Extinction: The Facts’ — This hard- hitting documentary from famous nature historian David Attenborough is perfect for kids ages 16 and up. It tackles serious topics like species loss, food and water shortages, and the relationship between climate change and pandemic diseases. “Extinction: The Facts” is available on PBS. org or Prime Video.
at soil, why it matters, and what farmers and activists are
doing to save and enhance it — and our food supply. The documentary is family- friendly and rated G. None of these documentaries existed in 1970 when anti-pollution activists came together to create Earth Day, build the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and pass laws to protect our air and water. But they’re a wonderful extension of that spirit! Hopefully, you’ll be able to find time to watch at least one of them this month. After watching, consider taking action and volunteering for a green project near you.
‘Kiss the Ground’ — Join actor Woody Harrelson on Netflix for an inspiring look
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We designed the Education Center at Van Dyck Law Group to provide community members with resources and information on services and support regarding dementia, estate planning, and healthy aging. We have some insightful events coming up that you and your family won’t want to miss! All programs take place at the Education Center at Van Dyck Law Group, located at 707 State Road, Suite 107, in Princeton, and are open to all members of the community, clients, and professionals unless otherwise noted. Please call 609-580-1044 to register. When the Diagnosis is Dementia: 3 Action Steps That You Should Take Right Now When: Wednesday, April 12, from 10–11 a.m. Don’t allow an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis to devastate your life savings — this seminar shares how to prevent that scenario.
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CALA, and LNHA. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Please call us at 609-580-1044 or email admin@vandyckfirm.com to register. The cost to attend this seminar is $200. The Dementia Journey When: Tuesday, June 13, from 10-11 a.m. Are you or a loved one dealing with a dementia diagnosis? Join us and learn how to turn roadblocks into detours.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
When: Tuesday, June 20, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Where: Above and Beyond Training Center, 1152 St. Georges Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001 This seminar is required for caregivers and health care professionals who want to obtain their Certified Dementia Practitioner designation, or for anyone who wants to learn more about dementia. Attendance will count as CE hours for social workers, certified case managers, nurses, CALA,
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
When: Wednesday, May 17, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Where: The Education Center at Van Dyck Law Group This seminar is required for caregivers and health care professionals who want to obtain
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
their Certified Dementia Practitioner designation, or for anyone who wants to learn more about dementia. Attendance will count as CE hours for social workers, certified case managers, nurses,
and LNHA. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Please call us at 609-580-1044 or email admin@ vandyckfirm.com to register. The cost to attend this seminar is $200.
When: Thursday, April 27, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Where: Care One Hamilton, 1660 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd, Hamilton, NJ 08690 This seminar is required for caregivers and health care professionals who want to obtain their Certified Dementia Practitioner designation, or for anyone who wants to
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