Disney Donates $500,000 to Florida Conservation Organizations

Shannen Michaelsen

Disney Donates $500,000 to Florida Conservation Organizations

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Walt Disney World is donating $500,000 total to five Central Florida conservation organizations, bringing their total donations to Florida nonprofits since the start of the 50th anniversary celebration to more than $6 million.

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The grant recipients are Conservation FloridaFlorida Wildlife Corridor FoundationThe Nature ConservancyTrout Lake Nature Center, and Wekiva Wilderness Trust. Each organization will receive $100,000.

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The money will help expand land protection initiatives, ensure healthy tree canopy coverage in underserved communities, find solutions to clean drinking water for those in need, and fund educational opportunities for youth.

This is part of the Disney Planet Possible initiative, which focuses on sustainability, conservation, and storytelling to make the world a better place.

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  • Shannen Michaelsen

    Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.