14 Bird Feeder Projects Using Natural and Recycled Materials
Engage kids in outdoor learning with a variety of fun, hands-on bird feeder projects featuring recycled and natural materials.
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STEM: Get Outside
Use your senses to investigate nearby environments. These enrichments for a new PLT activity, Get Outside!, model the practices of a real scientist by collecting and analyzing data and applying comparison and reflection skills to interpret research findings.
New PLT Activity Collections: Nature of Fire for Grades 6-8
Nature of Fire is the next installment in a series of theme-based PLT Activity Collections. It features three PLT activities for educators of students in grades 6-8 that invite learners to investigate wildfire and ecosystem change.
5 Reasons to Take PLT’s New Online Professional Development Course
Our new, self-paced online course is an interactive journey that helps you make the most of PLT’s Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide. The course includes activity simulations, video demonstrations, reflection questions, and action planning. Choose a learning path that fits your needs and earn continuing education credits.
New PLT Activity Collections: Trillions of Trees for Grades 3-5
The new theme-based PLT activity collection Trillions of Trees features three PLT activities for educators of students in grades 3-5. Download the activities to encourage learners to investigate the unique characteristics of different tree species and learn how best to plan, plant, and care for trees in their community.
PLT’s New Video Brings Forest-Focused Education to Life
We’re thrilled to announce a new video featuring PLT-trained youth, educators, and USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. Please help support PLT, share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts!
All About Wildfires: Causes, Effects, and Educational Activities
While some fires naturally occur and help keep forest ecosystems healthy, 84% of wildfires are caused by human-related activities. Help children learn what causes wildfires and how to prevent them with these student activities.
PLT’s Top 8 Socially-Distanced Activities
We’ve assembled a list of our top eight Project Learning Tree activities perfect for social distancing kids in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
How to Increase Biodiversity in Green Spaces Near You
We’ve assembled a few ways you and your students can increase biodiversity in the green spaces near your school and homes. Try experimenting with any number of these activities and start observing changes in your environment in as little as a few weeks!
National Environmental Education Week 2021
EE Week (April 19-23) is the nation’s largest annual celebration of environmental education. Bookmark these resources to help students celebrate each day, learn about nature, and their connection to the environment.