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!
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!
For those of you who have students working on a science fair project, or perhaps you’re doing one together as a whole class, check out some of Project Learning Tree (PLT)’s hands-on activities for new ideas. Plus, it’ll ensure you don’t end up with a fair with only homemade volcanoes!
Mark your calendars! January 6 is National Bird Day and we’ve compiled a list of fun activities to help young people learn about the important role birds play in our environment.
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.
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 …
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!
Winter ecology studies the inter-relationships between animals, insects, and plants with their habitat in the winter. Explore the plethora of adaptations trees and other living things have to survive winter conditions.
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to get outside to refuel and recharge yourself by taking a gratitude walk! A gratitude walk helps us pause, reflect, and give thanks to every person and living thing in our natural world.
See how Lola Coleman, a former PLT facilitator and retired teacher, brings PLT environmental education to senior citizens, sparking powerful intergenerational discussions on caring for nature and inspiring collective community action.
