September 2, 2022 | By Jennifer Byerly | Educator Tips
Whether you are a parent, classroom teacher, paper products professional, or museum activity leader – we’ve assembled a list of fun paper and cardboard activities that celebrate the culture of Hispanic and Latino communities and present an opportunity for a conversation about the importance of making better decisions for people and the planet
August 4, 2022 | By Project Learning Tree | News
Hear how the recent PLT conference in Madison, Wisconsin brought together new mentees and mentors and how the program is supporting PLT’s growing work connecting young people to opportunities in the forest and conservation sector.
August 4, 2022 | By Jennifer Byerly | News
Our latest release features three PLT activities for educators of students ages 8-11 and grades 3-5. Use the activities to invite students to investigate how being outside—and among trees, specifically—provides people with many different physical, emotional, social, and learning benefits.
August 3, 2022 | By Meggan Sleep | Educator Tips
As the days stay sunny for longer, summer can be the perfect time for kids and adults to relax under their favorite tree and catch up on their reading lists. Explore some of our favorite all-ages books about forests and trees to connect with the natural world!
August 1, 2022 | By Meggan Sleep | News
April 17 – 25, 2021 is National Park Week! Celebrate this annual week-long celebration by teaching your students about public lands and the many contributions of Black Americans to the National Parks System, and encouraging the exploration of these culturally and historically significant areas.
June 9, 2022 | By Lydia Kidane | News
Lydia has worked in the forest and conservation sector for seven years but had no idea she was missing out on the resources MANRRS offers until SFI and MANRRS partnered to ensure young Black Americans have greater opportunities for rewarding careers in the forest and conservation sector.
June 9, 2022 | By Rebecca Reynandez | Educator Tips
Introduce kids to urban birdwatching and help them enjoy their immediate environments! Check out how to get started with urban birdwatching at your school, daycare, summer camp, or home, along with bird-themed activities that you can adapt for your classroom.
June 9, 2022 | By Project Learning Tree | STEM Strategy
Investigate how animals living in our backyards or schoolyards get what they need to survive and explore habitats nearby. These enrichments for a PLT activity, Backyard Safari, model the practices of a biologist by collecting and analyzing data and a
June 1, 2022 | By Jennifer Byerly | News
We’re excited to spend time with the SFI and Project Learning Tree networks engaging with forest sector professionals and exchanging best practices for delivering environmental education. Join us in Madison, WI this June 14-17, 2022.
May 16, 2022 | By Rebecca Reynandez | Educator Tips
Explore the world outside or bring the outdoors in with nature-based sensory activities that meet the needs of all students, including those with special or diverse needs.