Project Learning Tree of Tennessee

08/19/2026

Join us for the *FREE* Forestry Jobs Camp for high schoolers! Applications close next week!

Calling all high schoolers who love the outdoors! 🌲

We're teaming up with the Tennessee Forestry Association for the Tennessee Forestry Jobs Camp, three days of real forestry work with the people who do it every day.

Campers head to Natchez Trace State Park and Forest to try out equipment, meet working foresters and get a true look at what a career in forestry involves. No classroom, no desk, just the woods.

Spots are limited, so don't wait. Applications are due August 28. There is no charge to attend.

Download 🧑‍💻 an application at www.tnforestry.com/events/2026-jobs-camp

Email 📧 the completed application and send any questions to [email protected]

07/30/2026

Calling all high schoolers who love the outdoors! 🌲

We're teaming up with the Tennessee Forestry Association for the Tennessee Forestry Jobs Camp, three days of real forestry work with the people who do it every day.

Campers head to Natchez Trace State Park and Forest to try out equipment, meet working foresters and get a true look at what a career in forestry involves. No classroom, no desk, just the woods.

Spots are limited, so don't wait. Applications are due August 28. There is no charge to attend.

Download 🧑‍💻 an application at www.tnforestry.com/events/2026-jobs-camp

Email 📧 the completed application and send any questions to [email protected]

07/23/2026

Thank you to all and to all a very great workshop 😉

That’s a wrap on our Oak Ridge Teacher Conservation Workshop!

Last week, educators from all over Tennessee explored forestry through hands-on activities, a walk in the woods, a logging operation, a career presentation and visits to forest products facilities — leaving with lots to bring back to their students in the classroom.

Thank you to each of the teachers who gave us three whole days of your summer and to the partners who shared their time, resources and expertise. We couldn’t do this without you!

07/21/2026

Join us for the Forestry Jobs Camp! Free to attend! Apply today at the Tennessee Forestry Association's website: https://www.tnforestry.com/events/2026-jobs-camp

06/09/2026

Always a blast at forestry camp! 🏕️

04/30/2026

04/25/2026

Our coordinator found the Tennessee State Tree’s flower at the Oak workshop yesterday (yes she’s easily distracted)! You can find the tulip or yellow poplar flowers at the top of the tree or after they’ve fallen on the ground from wind or rain. These hi-viz beauties were named for their tulip-like form of flower and leaf outline. They hail from the magnolia family of trees with cat-face shaped leaves and beautiful pale gray bark when young and overlapping fissured bark when older. Tennessee is one of 3 states (KY and IN) with tulip poplar as their state tree. While a commonly-sighted tree, this tall, straight, fast-growing tree has uncommonly soft, pale yellow sapwood and greenish brown heartwood that makes it so distinctive and easy to use in woodwork!

Show us your tree pictures and flowers in the comments below!

04/15/2026

Join us to learn about Successful Oak Regeneration — a workshop where you will learn how to grow and manage oak for future generations.

We are excited to bring together forest landowners and natural resource professionals to explore the ecological, economic, and social aspects of oak regeneration. There will be expert-led presentations followed by a field tour demonstrating real-world practices and management.

🗓️ Friday, April 24, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 UT Forest Resources AgResearch & Education Center, Oak Ridge, TN

Registration is $20 (includes lunch), and CFE credit hours are available. Be sure to register by April 21 to reserve your spot!

04/13/2026

Reminder! Summer PD Experiences are here for 3 locations around TN! We would love to host you for fun with forestry!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Teacher Conservation Workshops!

Join us this summer for an immersive outdoor learning experience — where you'll get hands-on forest and conservation activities to bring back to your students. Plus, you get to connect with foresters, professors, and other teachers across the state.

📍 2026 Workshops:
West TN — Lone Oaks Farm | June 24–25
Middle TN — Standing Stone State Forest | July 7–9
East TN — UT Arboretum | July 14–16

Spots are limited to 20 per workshop. Secure your spot and learn more at the link in our comments 🔗

03/31/2026

Our state PLT coordinator had a blast!