With Colorado Project Learning Tree you can find trainings and resources to engage youth in learning about the environment through the lens of trees and forests.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Elevate your impact. Explore our environmental education training opportunities
EDUCATOR RESOURCES
Instructional materials that teach learners how to think, not what to think about the environment
PLT COMMUNITY
Stay connected with the PLT community, and make a difference your way
News and Stories
New Free Forestry Career Resources Now Available
Help your students discover rewarding careers in forestry and wildfire management with new, free resources from the Colorado State Forest Service and Green Pathways.
Visit GreenPathways.org to find “day-in-the-life” videos, job profiles, and internship opportunities designed for all levels.
Plus, you can request a free classroom kit for the 2026-27 school year, including career posters and student postcards with easy QR code access.
Supplies are limited—request your materials by August to ensure fall delivery!
Connect and Learn with PLT This May
Whether you want to lead lessons outdoors, join a virtual new teacher community, or investigate forest health and resilience with your learners, our May workshops are here to help.
The Outdoor Advantage: Enhancing Your Teaching with PLT
May 9, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Colorado Springs
Build the confidence to take your K-12 or non-formal learners outside for purposeful, low-stress lessons.
PLT Celebration & Networking for New Teachers
May 19, 4 – 4:45 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom)
A virtual meetup for preservice and early-career teachers (Years 1–3) to connect, share wins, and win prizes.
May 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Eldorado Canyon State Park
Dive into PLT’s Explore Your Environment guide with topics like fire, drought and climate change
Save your spot: Urban forests training April 13
Gain ready-to-use PLT tools that help engage in inclusive dialogue and investigate how city trees support wellness and environmental health.
April 13, 2026, 5-7 p.m. at CSU, Fort Collins
Visit Discover Your Urban Forest for details.
