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SUMMARY:Workshop for Tree Talkers: Connecting Forests & Classrooms (for forest professionals)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: April 28\, 2026 | 8:30 am – 3:30pm \nLOCATION: Boise\, Idaho – more details to come soon! \nWhat Is A Tree Talker?\nTree Talkers are forest professionals who represent the Idaho Forest Products Commission and Project Learning Tree by leading classroom presentations and other educational outreach based on PLT lessons. They promote environmental education and forest literacy among students and educators. Becoming a Tree Talker comes with several benefits\, including: \nWorkshop Outcomes\n\nConfident and Engaged Educators – Participants will gain hands-on experience with Project Learning Tree’s (PLT) curriculum and learn best practices for engaging K-12 students in forest education. They will leave with the knowledge and tools to lead impactful outreach presentations. Workshop is eligible for CFE and Idaho Pro-Logger credits.\nStrengthened Professional Networks – Participants will connect with a diverse network of professionals\, fostering collaboration and continued learning within the Tree Talker community.\nEmpowered Ambassadors for Forest Literacy – By completing the workshop\, participants will be equipped to inspire the next generation with meaningful lessons about trees\, forests\, and sustainability\, helping to shape future green leaders.\n\nCOST: $45
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/tree-talkers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:PLT
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
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UID:37316-1760400000-1763164799@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Idaho Ecosystems with Projects WILD\, Learning Tree\, and WET  - Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: October – November 2025\nZoom meetings from 7-8:30pm MT on 10/14\, 10/28\, and 11/10. Asynchronous work between meetings. \n \n\nWHAT: 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 the curricula (WILD\, WET or PLT) to explore in more depth and will receive that program’s comprehensive activity guide(s). You will leave the course with plans to use materials from the course with students\, whether teaching in the classroom or remotely\, both indoors and out. \nCREDIT: One (1) optional professional development credit (for recertification) is available from your choice of Northwest Nazarene University\, Boise State University\, or University of Idaho\, $60 payable to the university.
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/idaho-ecosystems-wild-wet-plt-fall-2025/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250603T170000
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UID:38842-1748937600-1748970000@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Workshop for Tree Talkers: Connecting Forests & Classrooms (for forest professionals)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: June 3\, 2025 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm \nLOCATION: Moscow\, Idaho – more details to come soon! \nWhat Is A Tree Talker?\nTree Talkers are forest professionals who represent Idaho Forest Products Commission and Project Learning Tree by leading classroom presentations and other educational outreach based on PLT lessons. They promote environmental education and forest literacy among students and educators. Becoming a Tree Talker comes with several benefits\, including: \nWorkshop Outcomes\n\nConfident and Engaged Educators – Participants will gain hands-on experience with Project Learning Tree’s (PLT) curriculum and learn best practices for engaging K-12 students in forest education. They will leave with the knowledge and tools to lead impactful outreach presentations. Workshop is eligible for CFE and Pro-Logger credits.\nStrengthened Professional Networks – Participants will connect with a diverse network of professionals\, fostering collaboration and continued learning within the Tree Talker community.\nEmpowered Ambassadors for Forest Literacy – By completing the workshop\, participants will be equipped to inspire the next generation with meaningful lessons about trees\, forests\, and sustainability\, helping to shape future green leaders.\n\nCOST: $35 \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/workshop-for-tree-talkers-connecting-forests-classrooms-for-forest-professionals/
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DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20240809T212912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T213126Z
UID:38360-1726592400-1726596000@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Free WEBINAR - Supporting Students Social-Emotional Learning Through Nature-based Activities
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Tuesday\, September 17\, 2024  |  4 – 5 pm PST / 5 – 6 pm MST\n \n\nWHAT: Explore Project Learning Tree’s Connecting for Health and Planet\, a theme-based series for third through eighth-grade educators that invites learners to investigate how being outside—and among trees\, specifically—provides people with many different physical\, emotional\, social\, and learning benefits.  \nThe first 5 attendees of this 1-hour webinar will get a free digital copy!  \nFind more related resources on our PLT Featured Lessons page. 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/webinar-supporting-students-social-emotional-elarning-nature-based-activities/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T172212Z
UID:37322-1714521600-1725148799@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual Workshop: May 1 - Aug 31\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between May 1\, 2024\, and August 31\, 2024. All coursework is asynchronous – completed on your own.\n \nWHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links.\n \nWHAT: 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 how you’ll use PLT in your individual situation.\n \nHOW IT WORKS: After you sign up\, Idaho PLT will send you an email with course instructions. This will usually occur on the same day that you sign up. Contact plt@idahoforests.org with any questions.\n \nCREDIT: (1) optional PD credit (for recertification) is available from choice of NNU or BSU\, $60 payable to the university. \n \nPLT CURRICULUM CHOICES: When you sign up for this course through Idaho PLT\, you will receive more information about the curricula to help you decide which is the best fit for your current needs.\n\n \n\n\n\nExplore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide\nTrees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children\nGreen Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers Educator Guide – Ages 12 to 25\nTreemendous Science E-Unit – K-2nd Grades\nEnergy in Ecosystems E-Unit – 3rd-5th Grades\nCarbon & Climate E-Unit – 6th-8th Grades\nGreenSchools Investigations – Middle and High School\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/plt-explorations-self-guided-virtual-workshop-may-1-aug-31-2024/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20240130T011932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T011932Z
UID:37860-1706486400-1769731199@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Carbon & Climate E-Unit for 6th-8th grades
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Sign up and complete the course anytime\n \nWHERE: Online\n \nWHAT: Through this self-paced online training you will receive PLT’s Carbon & Climate E-Unit. Designed for students in grades 6-8\, Carbon & Climate provides activities and resources to help educators meet these challenges\, introducing students to some of the complex issues involved in climate change. Project Learning Tree’s Carbon & Climate curriculum for grades 6-8 was awarded a 2020 Teachers’ ChoiceSM Award for the Classroom from Learning ® Magazine!\n \nCREDIT: Not for university credit on its own\, but can be used as an Idaho Learning Adventure toward a credit in this course \nIDAHO LEARNING ADVENTURES
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/carbon-climate-e-unit-for-6th-8th-grades/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20240130T005356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T013402Z
UID:37856-1706486400-1769731199@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Energy in Ecosystems E-Unit for 3rd-5th grades
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Sign up and complete the course anytime\n \nWHERE: Online\n \nWHAT: Through this self-paced online training you will receive PLT’s Energy in Ecosystems E-Unit which is designed to help 3rd-5th grade students investigate the ways in which organisms depend on each other to survive and thrive. Students focus on forests—one of the largest and most complex types of ecosystems—and come to understand some of the interactions present in all ecosystems. In doing so\, they learn to appreciate the natural systems on which we depend and begin to widen their circle of compassion to include all of nature. Project Learning Tree’s Energy in Ecosystems curriculum for grades 3-5 won a 2019 Teachers’ ChoiceSM Award for the Classroom from Learning ® Magazine!\n \nCREDIT: 3 IdahoSTARS hours. Not for university credit on its own\, but can be used toward a credit in the Idaho Learning Adventures course. \n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/energy-in-ecosystems-e-unit-for-3rd-5th-grades/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20210916T184509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T013615Z
UID:31730-1704067200-1735775999@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:(Anytime!) Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide - Short online training and E-Book
DESCRIPTION:Not-for-credit short online training \nWHEN: Sign up for and complete class anytime \nWHERE: Online \nWHAT: Through this self-paced 2-hour online training\, you will receive PLT’s Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide\, which provides 50 hands-on activities that engage your students in learning – both outside and indoors – about their environment. Project Learning Tree’s multi-disciplinary activities are designed to develop students’ critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and decision-making skills. PLT teaches students how to think\, not what to think about the environment. The guide also comes with abundant online supporting resources. \nCREDIT: The certificate you’ll receive upon completion of the course may be submitted for 2 IdahoSTARS hours.
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/explore-your-environment-short-training/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20200912T230735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T195945Z
UID:28407-1704067200-1735775999@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:GreenSchools Short Online Training
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime \nWHERE: Online (six hour training)  \nWHAT: 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 make a difference in their world! \nCREDIT: Not for university credit. However\, it could be embedded into another course we provide that will qualify for credit. Please contact plt@idahoforests.org if you’d like to incorporate this into a 1-credit course. \nQUESTIONS: plt@idahoforests.org\,  208-863-1512-c
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/greenschools-online-course/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20200605T152435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T193408Z
UID:26243-1704067200-1735775999@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children (online)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime  \nWHERE:  Online \nWHAT: 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. \nCREDIT: 2 STARS hours. Not for university credit.
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/rees-and-me-activities-for-exploring-nature-with-young-children/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20210205T034017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T193557Z
UID:29689-1704067200-1735775999@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:(Start anytime!) Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers – Short online training and E-Book
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime. \nWHERE: Online (2 hour training) \nWHAT: 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 the needs of the youth you work with and your setting. \nCREDIT: Not for university credit. (If you need a credit\, see our “design your own” 1-credit workshop option) \nQUESTIONS: plt@idahoforests.org
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/green-jobs-exploring-forest-careers-sign-up-and-complete-the-course-anytime/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20200623T143113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T000755Z
UID:26885-1704067200-1735775999@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Treemendous Science E-Unit for K-2nd grades - Short online training
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime \nWHERE:  Online \nWHAT: 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 population. \nCREDIT:  3 IdahoSTARS hours. Not for university credit on its own\, but can be used toward a credit in the Idaho Learning Adventures course.
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/treemendous-science-e-unit-for-k-2nd-grades/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20230908T195505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T201553Z
UID:37490-1698451200-1698537599@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:FREE Webinar: Exploring Green Career Pathways with Middle and High School Students Oct. 28
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Saturday\, October 28\, 2023\, 10-11 am (Mountain) 9-10 am (Pacific) \nWHERE: Online and wherever you are with Zoom.\n\n \nWHAT: 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 resources.\n \nCOST: FREE. Pre-registration is required.\n \nCREDIT: This 1-hour webinar counts toward your 15 hours of instruction if you choose to take the 1-credit PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual training.\n \n\nNOTE: When you sign up for this webinar\, we’ll send an email with more information\, as well as a calendar link with a Zoom link. \n\n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/free-webinar-exploring-green-career-pathways-with-middle-and-high-school-students-oct-28/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20230908T194721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T200914Z
UID:37487-1696896000-1696982399@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:FREE Webinar: Exploring Green Career Pathways with Middle and High School Students Oct. 10
DESCRIPTION:WHEN:  Tuesday\, October 10\, 2023\, 6-7 pm (Mountain) 5-6 pm (Pacific) \n\nWHERE: Online and wherever you are with Zoom.\n \nWHAT: 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 resources.\n \nCOST: FREE. Pre-registration is required.\n \nCREDIT: This 1-hour webinar counts toward your 15 hours of instruction if you choose to take the 1-credit PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual training.\n \n\nNOTE: When you sign up for this webinar\, we’ll send an email with more information\, as well as a calendar link with a Zoom link. \n\n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/free-webinar-green-career-pathways-oct-10/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20230213T200307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T200307Z
UID:36615-1683244800-1683417599@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Literacy for Elementary - Naturally! May 5-6 - Idaho Falls
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: May 5-6\, 2023. Hours: Friday 4:30-8:30 pm\, Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm + short independent assignment\n \nWHERE: Idaho Falls\, location TBD\n \nWHAT: Experience Project Learning Tree (PLT) activities to use in elementary English-Language Arts and other content areas. Award-winning PLT reading\, writing and speaking activities naturally incorporate science\, math\, social studies and arts. PLT brings the environment into the classroom and your students into the environment. During the class\, you’ll build engaging interdisciplinary units by connecting PLT activities with familiar and new children’s literature. Your students will develop knowledge and skills through relevant hands-on experiences\, enhancing literacy in multiple areas of your curriculum. Receive the award-winning PLT Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide and abundant supporting resources.\n \nLIGHT DINNER: Provided Friday\n \nCREDIT: Choice of Northwest Nazarene University and Idaho State University \n \nWhy PLT? \n\nPLT is worth your time\nIt makes your life easier\nWe share interesting content and effective teaching methods\nWe provide current locally-relevant resources\nYou go home with ready-to-use teaching tools that reduce planning time\, help students learn\, and address your curriculum and meet standards\nThe best part? PLT spreads joy!\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/literacy-for-elementary-naturally-may-5-6-idaho-falls/
LOCATION:Idaho Falls\, Idaho
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20230606T215418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T205550Z
UID:37321-1682899200-1704067199@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual Workshop: Customize to your grade level Sept 1 - Dec 31\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between September 1\, 2023\, and December 31\, 2023. All coursework is asynchronous – completed on your own.\n \nWHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links.\n \nWHAT: 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 how you’ll use PLT in your individual situation.\n \nHOW IT WORKS: After you sign up\, Idaho PLT will send you an email with course instructions. This will usually occur on the same day that you sign up. Contact plt@idahoforests.org with any questions.\n \nCREDIT: (1) optional PD credit (for recertification) is available from choice of NNU or BSU\, $60 payable to the university. \n \nPLT CURRICULUM CHOICES: When you sign up for this course through Idaho PLT\, you will receive more information about the curricula to help you decide which is the best fit for your current needs.\n\n \n\n\n\nExplore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide\nTrees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children\nGreen Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers Educator Guide – Ages 12 to 25\nTreemendous Science E-Unit – K-2nd Grades\nEnergy in Ecosystems E-Unit – 3rd-5th Grades\nCarbon & Climate E-Unit – 6th-8th Grades\nGreenSchools Investigations – Middle and High School\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/plt-explorations-sept-1-dec-31-2023/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20220830T154151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T182404Z
UID:35158-1682899200-1693526399@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual Workshop: Customize to your grade level May 1 - Aug 31\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between May 1\, 2023\, and August 31\, 2023. All coursework is asynchronous – completed on your own.\n \nWHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links.\n \nWHAT: 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 how you’ll use PLT in your individual situation.\n \nHOW IT WORKS: After you sign up\, Idaho PLT will send you an email with course instructions. This will usually occur on the same day that you sign up. Contact plt@idahoforests.org with any questions.\n \nCREDIT: (1) optional PD credit (for recertification) is available from choice of NNU or BSU\, $60 payable to the university. \n \nPLT CURRICULUM CHOICES:\n\nNEW! Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide\nPreK-8th Grade Environmental Education Activity Guide\nEnvironmental Experiences for Early Childhood\nTreemendous Science E-Unit – K-2nd Grades\nEnergy in Ecosystems E-Unit – 3rd-5th Grades\nCarbon & Climate E-Unit – 6th-8th Grades\nGreen Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers – Ages 12 to 25\nGreenSchools Investigations – Middle and High School\n\nWhen you sign up for this course through Idaho PLT\, you will receive more information about the curricula to help you decide which one is the best fit for your current needs. \n \n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/plt-explorations-self-guided-virtual-workshop-may-aug-2023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230416
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20230201T194443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T194443Z
UID:36506-1681430400-1681603199@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Literacy for Elementary - Naturally! April 14-15 - Rathdrum
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: April 14-15\, 2023. Hours: Friday 4:30-8:30 pm\, Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm + short independent assignment\n \nWHERE: Twin Lakes Elementary School\, Rathdrum \n \nWHAT: Experience Project Learning Tree (PLT) activities to use in elementary English-Language Arts and other content areas. Award-winning PLT reading\, writing and speaking activities naturally incorporate science\, math\, social studies and arts. PLT brings the environment into the classroom and your students into the environment. During the class\, you’ll build engaging interdisciplinary units by connecting PLT activities with familiar and new children’s literature. Your students will develop knowledge and skills through relevant hands-on experiences\, enhancing literacy in multiple areas of your curriculum. Receive the award-winning PLT Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide and abundant supporting resources.\n \nLIGHT DINNER: Provided Friday\n \nCREDIT: Choice of NNU and BSU \n \nWhy PLT? \n\nPLT is worth your time\nIt makes your life easier\nWe share interesting content and effective teaching methods\nWe provide current locally-relevant resources\nYou go home with ready-to-use teaching tools that reduce planning time\, help students learn\, and address your curriculum and meet standards\nThe best part? PLT spreads joy!\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/literacy-for-elementary-naturally-apr-14-15-rathdrum/
LOCATION:Twin Lakes Elementary School\, Rathdrum\, ID\, 5326 W Rice Rd\, Rathdrum\, ID\, 83858\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230312
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20220826T202648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T214309Z
UID:35120-1678406400-1678579199@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:PLT for Elementary Educators Clearwater Region - March 2023
DESCRIPTION:WHO:  PLT for Elementary Educators Clearwater Region\n \nWHEN: March 10-11\, 2023. Kamiah. ID 9:00 am – 3:30 pm each day. (March 10 is a professional day for teachers in many local school districts. March 11 is an optional second day for those who would like to earn 1 credit. Plus\, it will be another really fun day!)\n \nWHAT: Experience place based hands-on activities\, both indoors and out\, that are designed specifically for use with elementary youth. Explore the new state-of-the-art Forest Service building in Kamiah that showcases the latest in mass timber building technologies and green design. This beautiful structure was built by local contractors using wood products from around the region. Learn about trees\, forests\, recycling and more – just in time for your spring teaching units. Receive Project Learning Tree’s award-winning Explore Your Environment K-8 Educator Guide and supporting resources. You’ll leave with Monday-ready activities to use with your students. Come for one or both days! Those attending both days will qualify for 1 professional development credit (for recertification and/or payscale movement) from choice of University of Idaho or NW Nazarene University.\n\n \nCOST: The cost is $45.  Cost is free for teachers from the Clearwater region.  For educators in the region use Coupon Code ‘CLEARWATER” during checkout.\n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/plt-for-elementary-educators-clearwater-region-mar-2023/
LOCATION:US Forest Service\, Kamiah\, ID\, 1008 Highway 64\, Kamiah\, ID\, 83536\, United States
CATEGORIES:PLT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230312
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20230201T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T194529Z
UID:36502-1678406400-1678579199@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Literacy for Elementary - Naturally! March 10-11 - Boise
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 10-11\, 2023. Hours: Friday 4:30-8:30 pm\, Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm + short independent assignment\n \nWHERE: Hawthorne Elementary School\, Boise \n \nWHAT: Experience Project Learning Tree (PLT) activities to use in elementary English-Language Arts and other content areas. Award-winning PLT reading\, writing and speaking activities naturally incorporate science\, math\, social studies and arts. PLT brings the environment into the classroom and your students into the environment. During the class\, you’ll build engaging interdisciplinary units by connecting PLT activities with familiar and new children’s literature. Your students will develop knowledge and skills through relevant hands-on experiences\, enhancing literacy in multiple areas of your curriculum. Receive the award-winning PLT Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide and abundant supporting resources.\n \nLIGHT DINNER: Provided Friday\n \nCREDIT: Choice of NNU and BSU \n \nWhy PLT? \n\nPLT is worth your time\nIt makes your life easier\nWe share interesting content and effective teaching methods\nWe provide current locally-relevant resources\nYou go home with ready-to-use teaching tools that reduce planning time\, help students learn\, and address your curriculum and meet standards\nThe best part? PLT spreads joy!\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/literacy-for-elementary-naturally-march-10-11-boise/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Elementary\, 2401 W Targee St\, Boise\, ID\, 83705\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20220830T153550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T192648Z
UID:35156-1672531200-1682899199@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual Workshop: Customize to your grade level Jan 1-April 30\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between January 1\, 2023\, and April 30\, 2023. All coursework is asynchronous – completed on your own.\n \nWHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links.\n \nWHAT: 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 how you’ll use PLT in your individual situation.\n \nHOW IT WORKS: After you sign up\, Idaho PLT will send you an email with course instructions. This will usually occur on the same day that you sign up. Contact plt@idahoforests.org with any questions.\n \nCREDIT: (1) optional PD credit (for recertification) is available from choice of NNU or BSU\, $60 payable to the university. \n \nPLT CURRICULUM CHOICES:\n\nNEW! Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide\nPreK-8th Grade Environmental Education Activity Guide\nEnvironmental Experiences for Early Childhood\nTreemendous Science E-Unit – K-2nd Grades\nEnergy in Ecosystems E-Unit – 3rd-5th Grades\nCarbon & Climate E-Unit – 6th-8th Grades\nGreen Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers – Ages 12 to 25\nGreenSchools Investigations – Middle and High School\n\nWhen you sign up for this course through Idaho PLT\, you will receive more information about the curricula to help you decide which one is the best fit for your current needs.  \n \n 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/plt-explorations-self-guided-virtual-workshop-customize-to-your-grade-level-sept-jan-2023/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20220316T190312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T221713Z
UID:33996-1655769600-1655942399@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:Teachers Get Fired Up!
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: 8:30 am – 3 pm each day + short homework \nWHERE: Idaho State Museum\, Boise ID \nWHAT: Our relationship with fire? It’s complicated. Join the Idaho State Museum and Project Learning Tree for this 1-credit teacher workshop. Explore the past\, present and future of wildfire in our beautiful state. Visit state-of-the-art exhibits and experience hands-on\, minds-on Project Learning Tree lessons and activities to use with 4th-8th grade students. You’ll learn how fire works\, how it has shaped our state and people\, who depends on it\, how it’s changing\, what could happen next\, and what people can do to live more safely with fire. \nCREDIT: One (1) optional professional development credit (for recertification) is available from choice of Northwest Nazarene University or Boise State University\, $60 payable to the university. 
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/teachers-get-fired-up/
LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Dr\, Boise\, 83702\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTSTAMP:20260530T144726
CREATED:20200814T152550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T235155Z
UID:28131-1631750400-1672531199@www.idahoforests.org
SUMMARY:PreK-8th Grade Environmental Education Activity Guide - Short online training and E-Book
DESCRIPTION:When: Sign up for and complete class anytime \nWhere: Online \nWhat: Through this self-paced 3-4 hour online training\, you will receive PLT’s PreK-8th Grade Environmental Education Activity Guide\, which provides 96 hands-on activities that engage your students in learning – both outside and indoors – about their environment. Project Learning Tree’s multi-disciplinary activities are designed to develop students’ critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and decision-making skills. PLT teaches students how to think\, not what to think about the environment.  \nCredit: The certificate you’ll receive upon completion of the course may be submitted for 4 Idaho STARS hours.
URL:https://www.idahoforests.org/event/prek-8th-grade-environmental-education-activity-guide/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PLT@IdahoForests.org":MAILTO:plt@IdahoForests.org
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