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Repurposing materials is a great way to lessen our environmental impact, as well as a fantastic opportunity to boost creativity. Check out these @PLT 14 Halloween-themed activities for students of all ages and levels!
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ALT Words read, "Project Learning Tree. 14 Halloween Activities with Natural and Recycled Materials."
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Help young learners discover the beauty of nature, even in the heart of a bustling city. In this @PLT recommended reading, Jayden sees nature everywhere in his urban environment, from dandelions growing through the sidewalk cracks to squirrels and birds.
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ALT Words read, "Jayden's Impossible Garden. Melina Mangol. Illustrated by Ken Daley."
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Let's make #NationalForestProductsWeek a memorable learning experience for our youth!
Dive into the world of sustainable forest management with these 12 engaging activities. 📚
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On Monday COE candidates enrolled in RED3013 participated in training sponsored by a collaborative grant w/ Florida Project Learning Tree and Associate Professor Dr. Cheron Davis. Led by Marney Richards from the @flwildfed
#famucoe #rattlereducators #strikefromthetop🐍
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Let’s come together for birds! 🐦
#DYK birding is a great way to bring students together. Discover hands-on resources that use birds to create fun, inclusive, & authentic learning experiences! Join us & our partners for a special webinar on October 26.
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You likely don’t need to look far to see examples of how single-use plastics like straws, plastic bags, & plastic water bottles are damaging the environment. Check out @PLT's ideas to reflect plastic use & how to reduce plastic consumption.
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ALT Words read, "How students can help reduce single-use plastic to protect the environment. Project Learning Tree."
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Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail sites are chosen for their outstanding birding, wildlife viewing and educational opportunities, and include rare bird hotspots, iconic Florida landscapes, and vital urban habitats. To experience all 14 new areas, check out the full list below and learn more on the Trail’s website: floridabirdingtrail.com
📍Alachua County: Sweetwater Wetlands Park
📍Indian River County: Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area
📍Leon County: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park
📍Marion County: Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
📍Palm Beach County: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, Cypress Creek Natural Area, North Jupiter Flatwoods, Pine Glades Natural Area, Winding Waters Natural Area and Yamato Scrub Natural Area
📍Polk County: The Nature Conservancy’s Tiger Creek Preserve
📍Saint Johns County: Dr. Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park
📍Santa Rosa County: Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area
📍Manatee County: Robinson Preserve
ALT Collage of wildlife with a Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail logo overlayed.
Florida PLT retweeted
Are you a formal or non-formal educator looking for funding for the 2023-24 school year? Consider applying for the @sfiprogram Florida State Implementation Committee Educational Grant! Proposals are due October 15, 2023. 🌲
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@FLForestryAssoc
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📣 Attention all passionate educators! Unleash the power of water education in your classroom with the Blue School Grant! 🗓️ Applications are due Sept. 15th. Seek all the details you need to make a splash in your teaching expedition at: sjrwmd.com/education/blue-sc…
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Explore scavenger hunts, bee baths, and pollinator-themed crafts to help preschoolers learn about all kinds of pollinators and conserving their habitats with @PLT!
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ALT Words read, "Hands-on Pollinator Activities for Preschoolers. Project Learning Tree."
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Registration is officially open for the 2023 Forest Ecology Clinic! Consider signing up for the Forest Ecology Clinic to get a preview of the inner workings of the contest, which will be held on March 30, 2024.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/3su4erzc.
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‘‘This marks a new and important chapter in SFI’s mission to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. Finally, a standard exists for urban and community forests, and we have an opportunity to make a difference for millions of people across North America, and potentially globally. I’m so proud to be at the @ISArboriculture ISA 2023 Annual Conference to celebrate the new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and thank all our partners for their contributions to get us to this point,” said @KathyAbusow, President and CEO, SFI.
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Exploring nature 🤝 PLT's #BackToSchool sale
This school year, spark a love of #learning and #nature with #ProjectLearningTree hands-on, fun activities in your classroom:
🌎 Get 20% off our flagship curriculum
📚 Explore theme-based activity collections
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Healthy trees = healthy communities. In this @PLT activity, trees are in trouble, and students must recognize symptoms of unhealthy #trees to assess possible causes of a tree’s poor health. Check it out! plt.org/learn-forests/trees-…
ALT Words read, "Trees in trouble. Project Learning Tree."
Florida PLT retweeted
Are you looking for some FREE activities & resources this summer? 🐝🌻☀️
The Natural Inquirer has tons of K-12 educational products. All of our editions are based on Forest Service research and can be ordered for free all the time. Check them out today!
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Are you subscribed to PLT's monthly e-newsletter, The Branch?
The June 2023 edition includes:
🍅 A Guide to Edible Plant Parts
🌱 17 STEM Activities With Sticks
📖 Recommended Reading: Berry Song
Subscribe at plt.org/signup and check it out at plt.org/newsletter!
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PLT is leading a #SICCE23 cohort with @climategenorg!
We’d love to have you join us on July 17 for a 3-day training that will deliver the tools, resources, and confidence to #TeachClimate.
Register now! climategen.org/summer-instit…
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Nominations for the 2023 Florida Project Learning Tree Awards are now being accepted through June 20! To nominate a deserving educator, facilitator or partner, download a nomination form and email the completed form to Elise Cassie ([email protected]).
programs.ifas.ufl.edu/plt/pr…
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On May 13, we’ll be celebrating #WorldMigratoryBirdDay with our new activity collection, a collaboration with @ABCbirds.
Get your free copy today! 🐦
#WMBD2023 #togetherforbirds
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Florida PLT retweeted
Are you or the youth you work with looking to learn about different green career pathways?
Join PLT’s virtual Green Jobs Panel on June 28, 2023 from 3–4 pm ET, 12–1 pm PT! pltcanada.org/events/green-w…