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Our Mission
Our Mission
Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an environmental education program committed to advancing environmental literacy and fostering stewardship through high-quality educational resources, professional development, and community partnerships. PLT’s mission centers on helping learners of all ages understand the natural world, recognize the importance of sustainable resource management, and develop the skills needed to make informed environmental decisions.
PLT's mission is built around three core goals:
Goal One
Goal One
Increasing environmental awareness and understanding among students, educators, and community members.
Goal Two
Goal Two
Providing educators with practical, adaptable tools for teaching about forests, natural resources, and environmental systems.
Goal Three
Goal Three
Encouraging responsible environmental stewardship and informed decision-making across diverse communities and learning environments.
How PLT Supports Its Mission
How PLT Supports Its Mission
To fulfill this mission, PLT provides:
Standards-based curriculum materials designed to engage learners through hands-on, inquiry-focused activities.
Training and professional development workshops for educators, facilitators, and youth leaders.
Programs and initiatives that connect environmental education to real-world forest management, conservation practices, and sustainability efforts.
Opportunities for learners to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills related to environmental topics.
Resources that help educators integrate outdoor learning and environmental concepts into lessons across multiple subject areas.
Impact
Impact
Through national and state-level partnerships, including PLT Ohio, the program reaches thousands of educators and learners each year. PLT’s mission-driven approach supports formal and non-formal education settings, encourages community engagement, and promotes lifelong learning about the environment.
Connection to Ohio
Connection to Ohio
PLT Ohio is part of this national network and works to implement PLT’s mission across the state by offering workshops, curriculum access, facilitator training, conferences, outreach programs, and additional initiatives tailored to Ohio’s unique environmental landscape.
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