Project Learning Tree is a national program sponsored by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative using trees and forests as windows onto the world for learning about the environment, sustainable communities, responsible purchasing of forest products, water quality, economic health and well-being, and so much more. Over the last 40 years, over 140 million young people across the United States have participated in this program which has hands-on and fun, ready-made lessons and activities on topics such as forests, ecosystems, wildlife, water and watersheds, forest pests, forest policy, fire, forest economics, and human health. All of the activities meet academic standards and are accessible and relevant to diverse families across North America. The curriculum covers early childhood through high school and is used by formal educators and those who interact with students in a non-formal setting, such as camps, summer programs, after-school organizations, libraries, Scouts, etc.

If interested in having someone lead a workshop in your area or to learn how to become a PLT facilitator, please contact Louisiana State PLT Coordinator, Stacy Blomquist, atstacy.blomquist@usda.gov. For more information on Project Learning Tree, please visit https://www.plt.org/.