What makes someone do a bad thing? 

In this episode, Raccoon steals food. At first, the animals are eager to punish her. But when Raccoon has a chance to explain her misery, they realize the whole meadow community was at fault.  

Together, they make a plan to restore trust and ensure that nobody is driven to desperation by hunger.

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It’s important to fix (and learn from) our mistakes — even if we meant no harm.

In Part 2 of “The Purple Plague,” Elder Oak helps Maurice and the animals devise a plan to subdue the invasive Purple Frogweed. By working together, with the help of Maurice’s moms, they restore the meadow. 

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