Press Releases
2010 February 24, 2010
2010 National Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educators: Environmental Education Benefits Student Learning
Five educators who use environmental education to spur students’ enthusiasm to learn were named the 2010 National Outstanding Educators by Project Learning Tree®, the environmental education program of the American Forest Foundation.
February 17, 2010Project Learning Tree Releases New Curriculum for Early Childhood Educators to Get Young Children Outdoors Just as more attention is being focused on the need to connect students to nature at a younger age, Project Learning Tree® (PLT) releases a new curriculum guide and music CD to engage children ages 3 to 6 in outdoor exploration and play. Eleven field-tested, hands-on activities showcase over 130 "early childhood experiences" which integrate investigations of nature with art, literature, math, music, and movement.
February 4, 2010
Investments in America’s Woodlands and Environmental Education Will Spur Job Creation and Rural Economic Growth
Earlier this week, President Obama released his proposed federal budget, which includes a freeze on domestic spending. While the president’s budget includes many improvements that support both woodland conservation and environmental education, the American Forest Foundation (AFF) believes that further improvements can be made.
February 3, 2010
Project Learning Tree Awards 33 Service-Learning Grants in 23 States Project Learning Tree (PLT), the national environmental education program of the American Forest Foundation, announced that it will fund 33 projects that engage students in service-learning projects that improve the environment of their schools and surrounding communities. The projects address community needs, provide opportunities for student leadership, connect to classroom curriculum, and involve the local community.
