PLT’s Leadership in Education Award
PLT’s Leadership in Education Award recognizes those who make significant contributions to advance PLT programs and initiatives at the state or regional level.
Nonformal
Kathleen Wanner
Outstanding Educator
Executive Director, Vermont Woodlands Association, Rutland, Vermont Kathleen Wanner is Executive Director of Vermont Woodlands Association and Chair of the Vermont Tree Farm Committee. Both …
Linda Pettit
Outstanding Educator
Environmental Education Specialist, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, Columbus, Ohio As the Environmental Education Specialist for the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District …
Brian Plankis
Outstanding Educator
Environmental Education Consultant in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Research Fellow, NewKnowledge Brian Plankis is an environmental education consultant who works with under-served K-6 schools in Indianapolis …
Ed Lewis
Outstanding Educator
Ed Lewis is a Procurement Forester for Westrock, one of the world’s largest paper and packaging companies. Ed sources wood from sustainably managed forests in …
Green Jobs in Green Spaces: Exploring Forest Careers
Help teenagers explore the variety of green jobs and careers in forestry and conservation with these 4 activities, suitable for schools or community youth programs.
4 Ways to Celebrate Pi Day in Nature
Celebrate mathematics and all that is Pi using these nature-based and STEM-focused activities.
23 Environmental Service-Learning Projects Funded by PLT’s GreenWorks! Grants
Nearly 5,000 students, from kindergarten to high school, are helping to design and lead a variety of projects to green their schools and improve forests, watersheds, and wildlife habitat.
Cómo vincular a los niños con la naturaleza: Actividades en español
Gracias al U.S. Forest Service [Servicio Forestal de Estados Unidos], muchas actividades de PLT ahora están siendo traducidas al español, tanto para maestros como para padres.
Teaching with i-Tree Family Activities
Four new easy-to-do activities using free online tools help parents, children and teens learn together about the many ecosystem services that trees provide.