Indigenous traditional environmental and cultural knowledge (ITECK) can benefit everyone in their work to reconnect with the land and live more sustainably. Introducing these knowledges in the classroom or through place-based learning raises awareness of these different ways of knowing while also positively impacting Indigenous students.
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to get outside to refuel and recharge yourself by taking a gratitude walk! A gratitude walk helps us pause, reflect, and give thanks to every person and living thing in our natural world.
In an era dominated by screens and social media, teens are increasingly disconnected from the natural world. Yet, nature has the power to transform their mental health. By spending time outdoors, teens can reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate emotional intelligence.
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.
From eco-conscious school supplies to creative projects using recycled materials, inspire students to think critically about their environmental footprint.
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.
Join Sparrow for a backyard adventure. She uses her strongest scientific tools – her own eyes, ears, and notebook – to watch and listen to the many types of birds around her.
At the heart of our network are our PLT State Coordinators. These are the rockstar individuals leading PLT within their state, sharing their passion for environmental education and introducing young people to nature. This month, we’re getting to know our Oklahoma PLT State Coordinator, Tony Pascall.
See how Lola Coleman, a former PLT facilitator and retired teacher, brings PLT environmental education to senior citizens, sparking powerful intergenerational discussions on caring for nature and inspiring collective community action.
After 25 years, Project Learning Tree, Project WET, and Project WILD hosted an unforgettable conference in San Antonio, Texas, with over 250 attendees. Dive into our recap to see why this year’s conference was one for the record books!
