A Day in a Forested Wetland
Introduce biodiversity to young readers through this nonfiction picture book that explores a typical day for animals that call a soggy forest home.
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Recommended Summer Reading for Forest Lovers
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!
Building Partnerships for Sustainability – 2025 PLT Conference
In March, we held our PLT conference in Clemson, South Carolina where over 120 people came together to build relationships, design the future of environmental education, and collaborate on ways to introduce more children to nature.
Celebrating International Day of Forests & World Water Day
Have you ever stopped to think about how much you rely on forests? What about water? These natural resources support our everyday lives in so many ways. Check out these fun activities to celebrate International Day of Forests and World Water Day!
Earth Day 2025
Earth Day is April 22, 2025 and the theme is Our Power, Our Planet. To celebrate, we’ve compiled stories and resources to help educators and youth learn about sustainability issues, climate science, and actions they can take this #EarthDay2025 and every day.
Make a Lasting Impact
Project Learning Tree (PLT) is committed to advancing environmental education, forest literacy, and green career pathways using trees and forests as windows on the world. …
All About Invasive Species
Did you know that February 24-28 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week? Take some time this month to introduce learners to what invasive species are, the threats they pose to the environment, and how to prevent them from spreading.
Learning by Giving Back
We’ve compiled various activities and resources you can do and share with your learners to inspire them to make a difference.
Jina Jeong: Project Nature
Time spent in nature is good for you! A young girl named Jina realizes this very fact when she’s out for a hike with her family. However, upon visiting the nature center, she learns that many children don’t have access to parks and have never been hiking or camping. This lights a fire in her belly to help more children spend time in nature.
9 Edible Recipes to Introduce Students to Soil
Creating an edible soil activity featuring the different layers of soil—organic layer, topsoil, subsoil, parent material, and bedrock—is a fun way to engage participants in learning about the structure of soil and how it supports plant life.