Max is a young boy who strikes an unlikely friendship with a monarch butterfly named Lilly, who asks him to plant milkweed so she can lay her eggs on it the following spring. In a world filled with instant gratification, this book highlights how change happens over time and that we sometimes must wait patiently for those changes to occur.
Mentors profoundly impact the lives of others. Whether you’re a 5th-grade teacher, a university professor working with preservice teachers, an executive director of a nonprofit, or a natural resource professional, you can nurture relationships with the next generation of green leaders and make a positive impact.
From eco-conscious school supplies to creative projects using recycled materials, inspire students to think critically about their environmental footprint.
Join PLT and Corazón Latino on September 18, 2024, for a free webinar to equip educators with strategies and resources for engaging Latino and multilingual learners in environmental education. You won’t want to miss this special event!
Explore the wonders of weeds with “I Am More Than Just a Weed” by Audra Azoury-Sommer, a book perfect for fostering a love for nature.
At PLT, we want to help improve access to nature-based education and high-quality education for all learners. We’re excited to announce that our flagship curriculum, Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide, is now available in Spanish.
The Explora tu Ambiente: Guía de Actividades K-8 contains 50 activities, organized by grade level (K-2, 3-5, and 6-8).
PLT’s flagship, award-winning curriculum, Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide, is now available in Spanish! Connect multilingual learners to nature through 50 hands-on activities.
Get your learners outside this summer with fun and educational activities perfect for families! From exploring local parks to uncovering nature in your own backyard, these engaging outdoor adventures will help kids develop observational skills, creativity, and a love for the natural world.
Every year we honor a few individuals who embody PLT’s mission of advancing environmental education, forest literacy, and career pathways by using trees and forests as windows on the world. Join us this year as we honor two outstanding educators, Jennifer Rude and Jennifer Ortega!
Engage students in learning about the vital role of bees and other pollinators with these engaging activities for World Bee Day. From exploring the bee life cycle to creating pollinator inventions, these hands-on projects cater to various grade levels and learning styles.
