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Project Learning Tree provides high quality professional development to formal and non-formal educators throughout the state. Workshops are eligible for SCECH's but it is the facilitator's responsibility to obtain approval to award credits prior to the event.
Join us as we explore the Growing Up WILD and Trees and Me guides and go home with over 400 pages of activities, games, lessons and resources! These guides, aimed at ages 1-7, are excellent resources for bring environmental education to our younger learners!
Growing Up WILD is the early childhood offering from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Project WILD line of resources. Geared at ages 3-7, this guide provides lesson plans and resources for helping young learners explore nature and learn about the world around them.
Trees and Me is the early childhood guide for the Project Learning Tree program from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. This manual is designed for learners ages 1-6 and provides lots of fun games, activities, and lessons for engaging littles in exploring nature, with an emphasis on forests.
Saturday, April 26th from 9-4:30
Farmington Hills Nature Center, 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Register here!
Hosted by Grand Traverse Conservation District
Engage in a hands-on workshop designed for both formal and non-formal educators.
Investigate environmental topics with indoor and outdoor activities.
Receive PLT's K-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide, Project WILD's K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide & Project WET’s Foundations of Water Education Guide
Fee: $80 Includes three curriculum books
Registration: Register here!
July 13-18, 2025 - Academy of Natural Resources Classic
WEE Ones Track includes PLT Trees and Me
The Academy of Natural Resources offers educators the opportunity to learn about Michigan's diverse natural resources, discover current trends in their management and experience activities that bring knowledge to the classroom. Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center near Roscommon, Michigan. The RAM Center is a beautiful setting on the north shore of Higgins Lake, just minutes from either I-75 or U.S. 127.
Tracks include:
Forests, Fields, and Fins
NatureQuest
Wee Ones
Climate Counts
More information at Academy of Natural Resources
2026 PLT/WET/WILD Facilitator Training
March 11-12, 2026 at the DNR RAM center.
Facilitators must have attended a PLT/WILD workshop prior to being trained as a facilitator. Following completion of facilitator training, attendees will be able to plan and host PLT/WET/WILD educator workshops in their community. More information TBA.
WEBINARS ON DEMAND
9/2024-2/2025 Schoolyard Forest Design Lecture Series (webinar)
9/2024-2/2025 Schoolyard Forest Design Lecture Series (webinar)
This lecture series, hosted by Green Schoolyards America, will provide technical, design-focused guidance for creating and stewarding high-quality green schoolyards and schoolyard forests. Schoolyard Forest Design Lecture Series — Green Schoolyards America
Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers - Michigan Speaker Panel
Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers - Michigan Speaker Panel
Learn more about how each of these professionals got to where they are in their careers! Recorded at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit in March 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chqv-pjQ0VY
Great Lakes States School Forests Webinar Recording
Great Lakes States School Forests Webinar Recording
Learn about:
-School Forest Programs in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
-Engaging activities using Project Learning Tree to utilize your outdoor spaces!
-Connect with other people from your state to share challenges and successes
Webinar recording available for a short time at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLux7DtfHNKEvuzNAMLce9BxSBb_bE3nWj
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Leading Outdoor Learning Experiences
(Even When It’s Cold)
https://youtu.be/9n1ZDiG2RX0 (Recording available for a limited time!)
Description: Nature provides year-round learning opportunities for kids—even when it’s cold! Join Project Learning Tree in a webinar exploring strategies that make the most of winters outdoors and discover fun, hands-on nature activities.
Looking to plan a workshop for your staff? Please contact Andrea Stay at staya@michigan.gov. A workshop needs a minimum of 10 people.
Project WILD is currently offering grant-funded virtual
Michigan Aquatic WILD Professional Development courses.
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