Earth Day 2009 Schedule for Kids' TV shows – Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney

Posted by Renee Carver Apr 13, 2009

As part of a celebration of Earth Day 2009 (April 22), preschoolers, kids, and tweens can learn about conserving water and power, recycling, green living, natural resources, and other Earth-friendly topics by watching green-themed episodes of their favorite Playhouse Disney and Disney Channel kids' tv shows and sitcoms.

Playhouse Disney Shows Earth Day Episodes and Schedules

Upcoming Earth Day-themed episodes of popular Playhouse Disney shows include:

• A new episode of Special Agent Oso, premiering on Saturday, April 18th, at 8 a.m. ET/PT (and repeating on Earth Day, April 22nd). In Dr. Off, Oso learns about the importance of conserving resources like power and water.
• Two new Handy Manny episodes premiering (on tv) on Saturday, April 18th, at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ET/PT (and repeating on Earth Day, April 22nd). Arbor Day will teach about trees, and Home Sweet Home/Jackie's Old Shed will teach about recycling.

Disney Channel Shows Earth Day Episodes and Schedules

Upcoming Earth Day-themed episodes of popular Disney channel shows for tweens include:

• A new episode of The Suite Life on Deck, premiering on Friday, April 17th, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (and repeating on Earth Day, April 22nd). In Splash and Trash, Cody tries to convince others to live a green lifestyle.
• A new episode of Wizards of Waverly Place, premiering on Sunday, April 19th, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT (and repeating on Earth Day, April 22nd). In Don't Rain on Justin's Parade - Earth, Justin learns respect for Mother Nature and natural resources.

As part of its Earth Day programming, the Disney Channel will also broadcast encore presentations of green-themed episodes from popular tween shows like Phineas and Ferb (The Lake Nose Monster) and Hannah Montana (Would I Lie to You, Lilly?).

Eco-conscious kids may also enjoy the green-themed environmentally friendly children's shows being shown as part of the Earth Day PBS Kids® and PBS Kids® GO! programming or as part of the Earth Day Nickelodeon and Noggin programming.