I Am More Than Just a Weed
Explore the wonders of weeds with “I Am More Than Just a Weed” by Audra Azoury-Sommer, a book perfect for fostering a love for nature.
Early Childhood
Sparrow Loves Birds
Join Sparrow for a backyard adventure. She uses her strongest scientific tools – her own eyes, ears, and notebook – to watch and listen to the many types of birds around her.
Family-Friendly Outdoor Learning Activities
Get your learners outside this summer with fun and educational activities perfect for families! From exploring local parks to uncovering nature in your own backyard, these engaging outdoor adventures will help kids develop observational skills, creativity, and a love for the natural world.
People of PLT | Celebrating Leaders in Education
Every year we honor a few individuals who embody PLT’s mission of advancing environmental education, forest literacy, and career pathways by using trees and forests as windows on the world. Join us this year as we honor two outstanding educators, Jennifer Rude and Jennifer Ortega!
Engage Students With Pollinator Activities for World Bee Day
Engage students in learning about the vital role of bees and other pollinators with these engaging activities for World Bee Day. From exploring the bee life cycle to creating pollinator inventions, these hands-on projects cater to various grade levels and learning styles.
World Migratory Bird Day: Reflections on Home
What makes a home? Explore these resources (perfect for World Migratory Bird Day on May 13) by guest author Naamal De Silva of the American Bird Conservancy, and reflect on our relationships with birds, nature, and the idea of “home”.
People of PLT | Advancing Environmental Education in Nebraska
This Earth Month, in our People of PLT feature, we’re celebrating not one, but two amazing PLT facilitators from Nebraska whose enthusiasm for environmental education is visible to all who work with them.
Black Environmental Changemakers: Honoring Hidden Figures and Contemporary Leaders
Black Americans have made significant but often overlooked contributions to environmentalism. Recognize the legacy of these leaders, from historical hidden figures, some highlighted in Black Faces in Green Spaces: The Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers, to modern leaders advocating for climate justice. Their work lays the foundation for a more diverse and inclusive future in these fields.
Celebrating Black History Month & the Environment Through Literature
This Black History Month, we celebrate the individuals who are inspiring all of us to connect with the environment, whether through their work or through their beautiful words and illustrations about nature.
Sparking Curiosity in Her Students | Teacher Feature: Betty Jo Moore
For many sixth graders, their focus is elsewhere besides science. But one inspiring educator from North Carolina, Betty Jo Moore, is nurturing the next generation of budding scientists and environmental stewards. After leaving a career in the corporate world, she became a substitute teacher, falling in love with teaching. Read more in PLT’s teacher feature!