North Carolina Project Learning Tree

Have you ever stopped to think about how remarkable the environment is in ? ❄️
While we bundle up, trees and other living things rely on incredible adaptations to survive winter conditions. Winter offers a unique chance to explore these wonders and uncover outdoor learning opportunities, even in the chilliest months!
Check out these PLT Activities to Explore Winter Ecology!
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/activities-to-explore-winter-ecology

Habari Gani? Wishing you all light, happiness, and peace this coming year!

Merry Christmas Eve, friends! Let your be merry and may your heart be full. 💚🌲💜

It's officially ! You and your students can beat cabin fever this winter by embracing the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the season with these '14 Winter-Themed Experiments and Activities for Any Climate' from Project Learning Tree!
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/winter-experiments-activities

With holiday fun, comes lots of waste. As you unwrap gifts and provide holiday cheer, remember to with Project Learning Tree's Reuse and Recycle family activity. 🎁
https://www.plt.org/family-activity/reuse-and-recycle

✨Crafts ✨Holiday crafts are a tradition that many families look forward to.
Take a look at Project Learning Tree's ideas on holiday crafts from natural materials for low-cost, sustainable, hands-on creations to do with your family!
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/holiday-craft-ideas-natural-materials

continues! May your holidays be as bright as a fully lit menorah!
Check out these Nature Crafts for Hanukkah to get you in the holiday spirit:
https://www.pinterest.com/planetpals/green-hanukah

Dozens of people working in forestry and other green jobs are responsible for making the wonderful holiday tradition of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree happen.
Learn about this year's Capitol Christmas tree, "Silver Belle" from the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, and find some of our many Green Job resources!
https://www.plt.org/news/green-jobs-and-the-capitol-christmas-tree

Start the year off right with our annual K-8 Explore Your Environment Workshop at Belmont Abbey College on Tuesday, January 13th!
First workshop of the year and it's shaping up to be a good one!
Register by January 7th to claim your spot!
go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_bac

Looking for holiday crafts? Something fun to do with the family over break?
Get in the holiday spirit today with Project Learning Tree's Pinterest Board of holiday craft ideas with recycled materials!
https://ca.pinterest.com/nationalplt/holiday-craft-ideas-using-natural-materials

DYK that December 5th is ? Help children explore differences in soil types and composition and celebrate tomorrow with this Project Learning Tree family activity, Soil Stories!
https://www.plt.org/family-activity/soil-stories

Looking for crafts this holiday season? Learn how to make paper with this Project Learning Tree activity.
In this activity, learners will describe the steps of the paper-making process and identify the importance of trees as a renewable resource.
Make your own paper and share your photos with us!
https://www.plt.org/learn-forests/make-your-own-paper