Forest Team GO!
Oregon Forest Resources Institute created a fun video for grades 4-6, to show them the range of careers in the forest sector and how these …
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Using PLT in the New Normal
Did you know that you can adapt many of PLT’s activities to present virtually or assign to your students for independent exploration? “We All Need Trees” is a great example.
12 Nature Walk Activities for Earth Day (or Any Day!)
Incorporate art, science, geography, and math into your next nature walk to add an educational component to your outdoor exploration. Each nature walk offers something different for children to explore. Here are some activities to make a nature walk this #EarthDay2020 an engaging and enriching learning experience for children of all ages.
Creating a Zero-Carbon Future on Earth Day (and Every Day)
The focus of Earth Day 2020 is to make changes toward a zero-carbon future. Here are some ideas to incorporate into your lesson plans, including online learning activities.
Activities to Do With Children at Home
With schools around the world temporarily closing to slow the spread of the Coronavirus disease COVID-19, we’ve assembled this list of (free!) PLT activities that you can do at home—both inside and close-by in a safe space outside.
PLT Takes Root in Chile
Project Learning Tree is now in Chile, thanks to a new licensing agreement with Fundación Ibáñez Atkinson and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). The program officially launched in January with a series of PLT workshops held in Santiago.
What Is Causing Changes In Our Climate?
In recent years, there has been growing concern about rising temperatures across the globe. What is causing these changes in our climate? Why are we so concerned about it now?
Connecting Chicago-Area Youth with Nature
Supported in part by a Sustainable Forestry Initiative community grant, Bosque de Salud, or Forest of Health, is giving youth hands-on, educational interaction with the natural world to encourage them to understand their relationship with the environment and inspire a lifetime of stewardship.
Earth Day 2021
Celebrate Earth Day with some inspiring stories and resources to help youth learn about sustainability issues, climate science, and the actions they can take.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are an urgent call to action for both developed and developing countries to achieve a better …