Engaging, hands-on education
Professional development
PLT Professional Development trainings are designed for classroom teachers, college students, natural resource professionals, andleaders in youth organizations who want to inspire the next generation
live trainings
Project Learning Tree and the Value of State Partnerships
Who: All state agency employees (especially those interested in forestry, community outreach, and environmental education)
What: A free webinar exploring how PLT partnerships advance conservation education and community engagement. SAF continuing education credits available.
Where: Zoom, Register here
When: September 15th | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Celebrate 50 years of Project Learning Tree! The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) invite state agency personnel to discover the tangible impacts of PLT state partnerships. Learn how agency collaboration expands environmental literacy, elevates forestry priorities, and creates lasting community connections—featuring presentations from PLT state agency partners, including Danielle Ardrey, State PLT Coordinator from the Colorado State Forest Service.
CUSTOMIZED tRAININGS
Looking to train a group of 10 or more? We can bring Project Learning Tree to you! We offer customized virtual and in-person trainings that vary in length and topic, from an introduction to PLT to more advanced, skill-building workshops.
self-paced tRAININGS
Forest Literacy: Understanding the Values of Trees, Forests, and Sustainability
A FREE online course for educators, forestry and conservation professionals, and sustainability leaders to help strengthen community connections to trees, deepen understanding around the value of forests, and increase audience engagement.
On-Demand PLT Workshops
Access our professional development anytime and anywhere through our engaging online workshops. These self-paced courses require a time commitment of 1 – 6 hours to complete. Each course is designed using best practices in online learning and teacher professional development, ensuring you receive a high-quality learning experience. The modules prepare you to confidently integrate PLT materials into your instruction. With only an internet connection, you can access your course whenever and wherever you are, giving you the ultimate flexibility to fit professional growth into your schedule.
eeCourses
With sessions available in Spring, Summer, and Fall, each of these asynchronous courses require 8–15 hours to complete. They include a variety of tasks and assignments that are thoughtfully designed to engage you in active learning experiences. Each course is moderated by field professionals who guide your learning, answer questions, and provide feedback.
Green Schools and You
This course provides educators and community leaders with the knowledge, process, and proven tips needed to understand, launch, and successfully lead a Green School program in their community.
Early Childhood Education
This course is designed to empower formal and non-formal educators with the knowledge, skills, and a practical integration plan to establish or enhance a high-quality, nature-focused early childhood environmental education program.
