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FL PLT Educator Newsletter Fall/Winter 2024-25 - mailchi.mp/ufl.edu/flplte…

Save the date! For the first time in over 25 years, @PLT, @projectwet, and @ProjectWILD, are coming together to host a joint conference. The 2024 Annual Conference will be held May 13-17 in San Antonio, Texas. We hope to see some familiar faces there! 🌲💧🦅

Think you're a tree expert? Test your knowledge with this "Trees of the World" quiz and comment your score down below! 🌲🌳🌴 britannica.com/quiz/trees-of-…

Each year, Florida PLT recognizes a Partner, Facilitator, and Educator of the Year for their outstanding contributions to the program. Please join us in congratulating this year's winners! 🏆 For more information, check out the Florida PLT website: programs.ifas.ufl.edu/plt/programs/a…

Last weekend, a group of over 40 educators, facilitators, and steering committee members gathered at Nature's Classroom for the 2023 FL PLT Facilitator Retreat! Participants engaged in multiple activities, networked with colleagues, and created their own educational resources. 🌲

Florida PLT had the pleasure of spending a few weeks with the Environmental Education Program Development class at UF. Students received training on PLT curriculum , participated in the activities "Birds and Bugs" and "Web of Life", and became trained PLT educators!🌱 @SFFGS_UF

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! plt.org/educator-tips/…

#BatWeek is almost over, don't forget to check out these hands-on resources and activities that can be used to teach youth about the important role bats play in nature! 🦇 plt.org/educator-tips/…

The National Environmental Education Foundation @NEEFusa just released a new Native Schoolyards Toolkit for Prairie Habitats! Use this free guide to initiate and implement native habitat or outdoor classroom projects.🐞 neefusa.org/resource/nativ…

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. plt.org/recommended-re…

Florida Project Learning Tree had an amazing time at the recent 2023 4-H Forest Ecology Clinic! Thank you to all the participants, volunteers, and parents for supporting this event, and we can't wait to see everyone at the upcoming contest on March 30th, 2024! 🌳

Let's make #NationalForestProductsWeek a memorable learning experience for our youth! Dive into the world of sustainable forest management with these 12 engaging activities. 📚 plt.org/activities-for…

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🐍

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. eepro.naaee.org/learning/birds…

Next week is the last chance to register for the upcoming Explore Your Environment Professional Development Training in Miami on October 14! Contact Marcia Bisnett at seleefer@webtv.net or call 305-322-6273 to register and learn more.

Don't forget: the 2023 4-H Forest Ecology Clinic is coming up on October 14th and will be held at Austin Cary Forest in Gainesville, FL. Register today and get youth excited about forest ecology and nature! 🌳

Looking to learn more about birds? Check out Find the Birds, a free educational game that allows players to explore habitats and identify real birds with the help of images, videos, and birdsong from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.🐦 findthebirds.com

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. plt.org/educator-tips/…

Are you an educator working with students in grades 8-10? Check out this great opportunity to become a PLT activity pilot tester!

Bring some color into your classroom with these exciting recycled paper and cardboard craft ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month! The hands-on activities provide an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the culture of Hispanic and Latino communities. plt.org/educator-tips/…