Project Learning Tree - Florida
Use the environment to engage children in learning – both outside and indoors.
Online Training
Not able to attend an in-person training in Florida? You can access PLT professional development anytime and anywhere through National PLT's online courses. PLT currently offers several online courses:
- Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide
- Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children
- Environmental Education for Kindergarten to Grade 8
- Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers
- Treemendous Science! for Grades K-2
- Energy in Ecosystems for Grades 3-5
- Carbon & Climate for Grades 6-8
- Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood
- GreenSchools
Distance Learning Resources
PLT has a number of resources available to teachers and parents to support distance learning.
PLT Activity Resources
Many PLT activities can be adapted to present virtually or they can be assigned to students for independent exploration. Check out the COVID-19: Resources, Tips, and Support for activity ideas for remote teaching and virtual learning.
PLT Virtual & Online Training Resources
Florida PLT is excited to offer educators an opportunity to participate in a Virtual Professional Development Training Experience. The Virtual Professional Development Training Experience includes two parts:
- Part 1: Complete an online training (3 modules: Introduction to PLT; Activity Demonstration/Exploration; and “Hike” through the Activity Guide). The online training takes approximately 2.5 hours and can be completed at your own pace.
- Part 2: Participate in a 2.5-hour webinar to explore and experience PLT activities; hear from guest speakers on relevant environmental topics; and discuss ideas with other educators for using PLT to engage students in learning both indoors and outside.
Please view the training calendar for upcoming Florida PLT Virtual Professional Development Training Experiences.
In addition, National PLT offers several online professional development training courses. Go to shop.plt.org to purchase online training and e-books.