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Project Learning Tree:

Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators working with students in pre-K through grade 12. It uses the forest as a "window" into natural and built environments, helping people gain an awareness and knowledge of the world around them, as well as their place within it. Since its introduction in the early 1970s, PLT has been recognized as one of the premier environmental education programs in the world. Through hands-on, interdisciplinary activities, PLT provides students with opportunities to investigate environmental issues and encourages them to make informed, responsible decisions.

Project Learning Tree Would you like to go on a schoolyard safari, make your own paper, or be a tree? The Project Learning Tree Pre-K - 8th grade guide contains these and many more activities relating to trees, forestry, the interrelationships between organisms and their environment and other ecological concepts. The numerous appendices and excellent organization of the guide make this program very user-friendly.

High school modules on forest issues, forest ecology and other forestry-related topics also are available. Over 6,000 Iowa educators and youth leaders have participated in PLT workshops.

What PLT Offers You

The PLT activity guide and secondary modules are only available to educators when they attend a workshop. The workshops are designed this way to explain the philosophy of the program and show how the activities can be integrated into your existing curricula.

• Participate in hands-on activities
• Learn more about forests, forest wildlife, forest health and much more
• Expand your knowledge of natural resources and teaching skills
• Meet and share ideas, information and resources with other professionals
• Qualifies for professional development credit
• Have fun!

The program fee for the workshop is $15.00 per person and may include additional local charges to cover program costs. Teachers, environmental educators, nature center personnel and youth leaders are all invited to participate.