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Every time we feel the comfort of shade under the branches of a tree and every moment that we feel part of nature when spending time at the park, we can be grateful for urban forests. Trees and forests in our communities make the difference that we can see, feel, and share. Learn more and watch the on-demand webinar! The post PLT is Planting the Seeds of Urban Forestry in Climate Change Education…
Here’s where you can spot PLT in the wild at events happening across the U.S & Canada! Jump to: West Coast/Mountain West Professional Development Workshops … The post Find a PLT Workshop Near You! appeared first on Project Learning Tree .
At PLT, we want to help improve access to nature-based education and high-quality education for all learners. We’re excited to announce that our flagship curriculum, Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide, is now available in Spanish. The Explora tu Ambiente: Guía de Actividades K-8 contains 50 activities, organized by grade level (K-2, 3-5, and 6-8). The post Explore Your Environment: K-8…
PLT is proud to celebrate 50 years of fostering a lifetime of learning through advancing environmental education, forest literacy, and career pathways, using trees and forests as windows onto the world. But this milestone isn’t just about looking back. It’s about planting seeds for the next 50 years. The post Celebrating 50 Years of PLT appeared first on Project Learning Tree .
Discover the hidden impact of forests in our daily lives and celebrate the International Day of Forests on March 21, 2026. Dive into the innovative ways forests shape our future, providing eco-friendly alternatives to plastics, building materials, fabrics, and more. From breakfast to musical instruments, let’s explore the diverse forest origins of everyday items! The post The Power of Forests:…
Sustainable forest management and conservation are critical to the health of forest ecosystems, especially when forests are home to 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity. This Wildlife Conservation Day, take time to explore the benefits of keeping forests healthy. The post Sustainably Managed Forests & Wildlife Conservation appeared first on Project Learning Tree .
PLT is headed to the Green Schools Conference this February 17-19 in San Diego, California! The annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school sustainability. We’re excited to be back in person and learning about the newest trends and innovations…
While you may not be thinking about the holiday season yet, the USDA Forest Service has been thinking about it for quite some time! This year's 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a majestic red fir named Silver Belle, and it is making its way to Washington, D.C. from Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The post Celebrate the Holidays with Red Fir, Green Jobs, and the U.S. Capitol Christmas…
A free online course is making it easier for educators, forestry and conservation professionals, and sustainability leaders to help strengthen community connections to trees and … The post SFI/PLT Partners with Texas A&M Forest Service to Increase Forest Literacy with Free Online Learning appeared first on Project Learning Tree .
In March, we held our PLT conference in Clemson, South Carolina where over 120 people came together to build relationships, design the future of environmental education, and collaborate on ways to introduce more children to nature. The post Building Partnerships for Sustainability – 2025 PLT Conference appeared first on Project Learning Tree .
