'Branching Out' is part nature show, part family-friendly adventure, and 100% fun.
who help them learn about real solutions to help protect our planet and create a greener future.
The show starts off with the family exploring the important role of trees in Earth's ecosystem, from the plight of the almost extinct American Chestnut to the heights scientists go to study the forest's canopy. The family races to plant Chestnut Tree saplings in New York, before the show heads to Florida where they meet up with National Geographic Explorer,The family visits AeroFarms in Newark, New Jersey where they learned about vertical farming after getting dressed in head-to-toe PPE.
Throughout the episodes, Ginger Zee's bright and knowledgeable personality shines, effortlessly complemented by her husband Ben's humor. Ben, more of the 'city-loving' type, plays the perfect foil to Ginger's adventurous spirit. The kids are adorably along for the ride, even cheering their mom on at one point while she's 50ft off the ground in the branches of a massive tree.
With the help of some tree climbing experts, Ginger scales to the top of a huge tree to get a birds-eye-view of the forest's canopy. Equal parts fun and informative, 'Branching Out' has a message most nature shows miss--That being eco-conscious doesn't have to mean losing out on family fun. In fact, the show highlights just how easy it can be to plan an eco-friendly trip the whole family can enjoy.