Events
January 2022
Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children (online)
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime WHERE: Online WHAT: Through this short self-paced online training, you will receive the Trees & Me: Exploring Nature with Young Children E-book, which includes hundreds of ideas for fun, hands-on experiences for families and teachers to connect children ages 1–6 to nature, with a focus on trees. Through indoor and outdoor activities, children explore nature through their five senses, experience trees throughout the seasons, and connect with their community. CREDIT: 2…
Find out more »Treemendous Science E-Unit for K-2nd grades – Short online training
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime WHERE: Online WHAT: Through this self-paced online training, you will receive PLT’s Treemendous Science E-Unit which is designed to help K-2 students explore and collect tree data to develop understandings about how trees grow, the roles trees play in ecosystems, and the ways in which trees and humans interact. The Unit is organized around three levels, which will help you tailor your lessons depending on the needs and competencies of your student…
Find out more »GreenSchools Short Online Training
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime WHERE: Online (six hour training) WHAT: Through this self-paced online training, you’ll receiving training in Project Learning Tree’s GreenSchools program, which inspires students to improve the environment at their school, home and in their community. The course provides tips on starting a GreenSchools program, how to obtain equipment and collect data, and ways to empower your students to design and lead an action project. It’s a great way for students to apply STEM skills and…
Find out more »(Start anytime!) Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers – Short online training and E-Book
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime. WHERE: Online (2 hour training) WHAT: The Green Jobs Online Professional Development Course is a supplement to the Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers guide and supports formal and nonformal educators in effectively leading activities with youth. This self-paced, interactive course provides curated videos to expand and deepen your knowledge of forest and conservation jobs, as well as teaching tips, and resources to help you modify and supplement the activities to meet…
Find out more »May 2023
PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual Workshop: Customize to your grade level Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2023
WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between September 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. All coursework is asynchronous - completed on your own. WHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links. WHAT: In this self-guided 1-credit training, you will select a specific PLT curriculum as your focus and complete an online training on that material. In addition, you will conduct PLT activities, explore abundant supporting resources, and reflect and plan…
Find out more »October 2023
FREE Webinar: Exploring Green Career Pathways with Middle and High School Students Oct. 10
WHEN: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 6-7 pm (Mountain) 5-6 pm (Pacific) WHERE: Online and wherever you are with Zoom. WHAT: Receive tools to enhance middle and high school student awareness of the array of rewarding careers that await them in the Green Economy. We’ll discuss what green jobs are, why Idaho students need to know this, experience an interactive lesson (that you’ll take with you – free!), and showcase the award-winning PLT Green Jobs Educator Guide and abundant supporting…
Find out more »Idaho Ecosystems with WILD, WET & PLT October 24-November 28, 2023
WHEN: October 24-November 28, 2023; Zoom sessions October 24, November 14 and November 28 from 7-8:30 pm (MT)/6-7:30 pm (PT). WHAT: In this interactive virtual class, receive training and award-winning materials from Project WILD, Project WET and Project Learning Tree, with which you will engage upper elementary students in learning about Idaho ecosystems. The class includes three synchronous Zoom sessions, with most course work done separately on your own. For part of the class, you will choose one of…
Find out more »FREE Webinar: Exploring Green Career Pathways with Middle and High School Students Oct. 28
WHEN: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10-11 am (Mountain) 9-10 am (Pacific) WHERE: Online and wherever you are with Zoom. WHAT: Receive tools to enhance middle and high school student awareness of the array of rewarding careers that await them in the Green Economy. We’ll discuss what green jobs are, why Idaho students need to know this, experience an interactive lesson (that you’ll take with you – free!), and showcase the award-winning PLT Green Jobs Educator Guide and abundant supporting…
Find out more »January 2024
PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual Workshop: Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2024
WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between January 1, 2024, and April 30, 2024. All coursework is asynchronous - completed on your own. WHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links. WHAT: In this self-guided 1-credit training, you will select a specific PLT curriculum as your focus and complete an online training on that material. In addition, you will conduct PLT activities, explore abundant supporting resources, and reflect and plan…
Find out more »February 2024
Idaho Ecosystems with WILD, WET & PLT February 13-April 2, 2024
WHEN: February 13-April 2, 2024; Zoom sessions are February 13, March 12 and April 2 from 7-8:30 pm (MT)/6-7:30 pm (PT). WHAT: In this interactive virtual class, receive training and award-winning materials from Project WILD, Project WET and Project Learning Tree, with which you will engage upper elementary students in learning about Idaho ecosystems. The class includes three synchronous Zoom sessions, with most course work done separately on your own. For part of the class, you will choose one…
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