Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
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Arbor Day special highlights friendship and love of nature.
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What's the Story?
In CYBERCHASE: BUZZ AND THE TREE, it's Arbor Day -- a day for planting trees with your best friend, according to Delete. The problem: Delete's best friend, Buzz, is so wrapped up in his video game that he doesn't want to be bothered with nature. In an effort to save his friendship and honor the special day, Delete calls on the CyberSquad to help Buzz learn to value trees for their important roles and for the beauty they provide. Will his plan work?
Is It Any Good?
Besides solid science content, viewers learn important lessons about friendship and nature in this unique special. Cyberchase: Buzz and the Tree is an easy-to watch educational show because the focus on other issues makes learning feel natural. The "For Real" segment makes the learning real, with relatable kids and an experiment that kids will likely want to try…after planting a tree with their best friend, of course. Who knew we needed an Arbor Day special?
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about friendship in Cyberchase: Buzz and the Tree. Why does the CyberSquad decide to help Delete with his problem with Buzz? How does the CyberSquad show their appreciation for Digit? What message does the show send about friendship?
Why are trees so important? What can we do to help save trees? How can we show that we value trees?
Which of your friends would you want to plant a tree with for Arbor Day? What kind of tree would you want to plant? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 29, 2022
- Cast : Novie Edwards , Jacqueline Pillon , Annick Obonsawin , Gilbert Gottfried
- Network : PBS Kids
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : STEM , Friendship , Holidays
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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