By Vanessa Bullwinkle

Project Learning Tree’s quarterly online newsletter, the Branch, recently received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Network Publications from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) on behalf of ASCD’s Environmental Education Network.

Project Learning Tree staff would like to thank all those who contribute articles, tips, and ideas for the Branch. PLT State Coordinators, facilitators, educators and natural resource professionals help make this newsletter a useful resource for teachers and environmental educators.

In addition to resources and news, each issue includes stories from teachers, written in their own words. They share their passion for environmental education, tips for using environmental education in the classroom and outdoors, as well as ideas and how-to’s for environmental service-learning projects.

Read more about the award and ASCD’s Environmental Education Network. Encourage others to sign up to receive the Branch. If you would like to contribute an article, a tip, or an idea for using environmental education effectively with students, please email vbullwinkle@forestfoundation.org.