This Woman’s Place is in the Forest
Every March, we celebrate two special days – International Women’s Day and International Day of Forests. We’re excited to highlight Brenda Haskill, who has shared her story of being a woman working for the woods.
Michigan
Thank a Tree for Everything From Your Roof to Shredded Cheese
Give thanks for forests this season! Whether building a house or buying a shirt, you may be surprised by just how many products we use daily come from trees.
See You on the Trail that Students Built!
With PLT GreenWorks! grants, students in Alabama, Indiana and Michigan took the lead to restore, design and build nature trails, learning about ecosystems and forest health.
Outstanding Educator
Alice Garcia
Alice Garcia uses PLT with her fourth grade classroom and trained the entire staff at Will Rogers Elementary School in Holly, Michigan, in PLT.
Lessons Learned in a Closed-Loop System
It’s trial and error, and lots of learning, for students developing an aquaponics systems at a Michigan high school.
Outstanding Educator
Jennifer Edwards
Jennifer Edwards is the lead science teacher at Ronald Brown Academy in Detroit, Michigan, where she inspires students through PLT lessons and field trips.
Green-Infused Curriculum Wins National Recognition for High School
Students in Michigan have reduced greenhouse gas emissions, implemented a school-wide recycling program, are growing produce for their school cafeteria, among many other initiatives.
Raising Salmon in the Classroom
Raising salmon in your classroom is a truly unique learning experience. Seventh grade students in Michigan raised and released salmon as part of a year-long project.
Outstanding Educator
Kathleen Yeloushan
Kathleen Yeloushan is an education coordinator at Renaissance High School in Clarkston, Michigan, and works to provide PLT training for all local science educators.
Outstanding Educator
Maureen Stine
Maureen Stine is a Conservation Educator for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Onaway, Michigan. She is dedicated to service-learning and uses PLT as her main resource.