Welcome Students Back to School with These Eco-Friendly Activities
From eco-conscious school supplies to creative projects using recycled materials, inspire students to think critically about their environmental footprint.
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Corazón Latino and Project Learning Tree – A Partnership that Just Makes Sense!
Join PLT and Corazón Latino on September 18, 2024, for a free webinar to equip educators with strategies and resources for engaging Latino and multilingual learners in environmental education. You won’t want to miss this special event!
People of PLT | Getting to Know a True Force of Nature
At the heart of our network are our PLT State Coordinators. These are the rockstar individuals leading PLT within their state, sharing their passion for environmental education and introducing young people to nature. This month, we’re getting to know our Oklahoma PLT State Coordinator, Tony Pascall.
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.
Teaching about Climate Change with PLT, Project WET, and Project WILD
Climate change is a complex topic that can be intimidating to teach. However, understanding climate, including the ways it is changing and how that impacts the environment, is crucial to making informed decisions and building resilience. Project Learning Tree, Project WET, and Project WILD provide over 100 hands-on activities that are grounded in each of our environmental focuses.
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.
Birds for All
Watch our free educator webinar to discover hands-on resources that use birds to create fun, inclusive, and authentic learning experiences!
Everything Is Connected: The Benefits of Native Bird, Insect, and Tree Species
Native species are essential to healthy ecosystems. These species have had years of evolution to adapt to weather, seasons, and other living things around them. Native birds and insects in particular keep our environments in balance. Take a look at the importance of native birds and insects in our natural environments and how we can introduce students to these concepts in tangible ways.
Fostering Social and Emotional Learning Through Nature Education
Summer break allows educators to recharge and reflect. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is important for students’ growth—nature-based education, like PLT activities, fosters SEL by promoting collaboration, self-expression, and emotional connection to nature. Explore ways you can incorporate SEL into your classroom this school year!
Hands-On Pollinator Activities for Preschoolers
Young learners often focus on bees when learning about pollinators, but it’s important to introduce them to the diverse range of pollinators supporting our ecosystems. From birds to bats, butterflies to moths, there’s much to learn. Engaging activities like scavenger hunts, bee baths, and pollinator-themed crafts help them understand the vital role of these creatures and the importance of conserving their habitats. Explore how you can enhance activities and learnings with PLT!