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Project Learning Tree Ohio offers dynamic, hands-on workshops designed to empower educators, youth leaders, and community partners to confidently integrate environmental education into their teaching. Our workshops blend interactive activities, Ohio-specific natural resource content, and practical instructional strategies, giving participants the tools they need to help learners explore, understand, and care for the natural world.
Our workshops support formal and non-formal educators at any experience level. Whether you work in a classroom, forestry program, outdoor education center, early childhood setting, homeschool group, or youth camp, our training provides adaptable and engaging resources you can use immediately. Workshops are delivered in-person, and we offer both scheduled sessions and customizable workshops.
Who Should Attend A Workshop?
Who Should Attend A Workshop?
Formal K-12 Classroom Educators
Pre-K and Early Childhood Educators
Non-Formal Educators (ie: Community Center Leaders, Camp Staff, Nature Center Staff)
School or District Administrators
STEM or Curriculum Coordinators
Homeschool Educators
College Faculty, Staff, and/or Administrators
College Students (Pursuing Education, Natural Resources, or Related Field of Study)
Natural Resource Professionals
Anyone with Interest in Education and/or Natural Resources
During a workshop, participants will:
During a workshop, participants will:
Learn about Project Learning Tree's mission, goals and objectives.
Explore Project Learning Tree's wide variety of educational guides, resources, and lessons.
Engage in a series of facilitated PLT activities, allowing you to experience lessons as learners before implementing them with your own groups.
Discover how PLT connects to Ohio and National Learning Standards, STEM concepts, social-emotional learning, and community-based education.
Learn how to incorporate simple materials, natural items, and everyday outdoor spaces into meaningful lessons.
Exchange ideas with fellow educators, participate in group reflections, and explore ways to support student curiosity and confidence.
Gain tips for how to facilitate environmental education, whether you are in a classroom or in the great outdoors.
Workshop participants may receive:
Workshop participants may receive:
PLT educator guides, activity books, or online curriculum access (depending on workshop type).
Ohio Department of Natural Resources resources, such as identification guides, posters, educational kits, etc.
Digital and print materials focused on Project Learning Tree information, as well as free resources.
Sample lesson plans, extension activities, and assessment strategies.
A certificate of completion that may count toward professional development or continuing education requirements (CE Credits).
Ongoing support opportunities, including follow-up resources, newsletters, and connections to additional PLT programs.
How to get involved:
How to get involved:
There are several easy ways to participate in Project Learning Tree Ohio workshops.
Register for one of our scheduled workshops throughout the year, hosted in parks, nature centers, schools, and partner facilities statewide. We regularly share information about upcoming workshops via social media, our Tree-Rific Newsletter, and (FIX).
Request a customized workshop for your school, district, organization, or community group. Our facilitators can tailor content to your audience, age range, or focus area. Topics typically include:
Standard Workshop (Covers K-8 guide and resources)
Early Education (Covers guide, emphasis on ages 1-6)
Green Jobs and Careers in Natural Resources
A complete list of available guides can be found at the link below, and all workshops can be tailored to any of the guides included:
Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates about new workshops, special events, educator opportunities, and statewide PLT initiatives.
Connect with our team to learn how to become a PLT workshop facilitator, volunteer with environmental education programs, or collaborate on statewide projects.
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