Featured Article
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50 Years of Project Learning Tree: Growing Together, Looking Forward
As we celebrate this milestone, one thing is abundantly clear: PLT’s greatest strength has always been its people. We all play different roles in building the world we want.
PLT’s story has never been about a single organization or resource. It is a story of people learning from one another, sharing what works, and building something greater together. These 50 years belong to all of us.
News & Updates
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Celebrate the Holidays with the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
While you may not be thinking about the holiday season yet, the USDA Forest Service has been thinking about it for quite some time! This year’s 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a majestic Englemann spruce and it is making its way to Washington, D.C. from Idaho.
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Find a PLT Workshop Near You!
Here’s where you can spot PLT in the wild at events happening across the U.S & Canada! Jump to: West Coast/Mountain West Professional Development Workshops …
Educator Tips
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Activities to Explore Winter Ecology
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.
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What’s Behind the Label? Teaching Students about Forest Certification
Students can use the holiday break to explore all of the different packaging and products they have at home and ask the simple question: do the forest products that we use come from sustainably managed forests?
Resources
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Resources for PLT Lessons
Every month we carefully select new tools and resources that support and enhance Project Learning Tree’s lessons. These environmental education resources include grant opportunities, educational apps, videos, interactive websites, books and posters, teacher-generated materials, and more!