Project Learning Tree Workshop

Project Learning Tree Workshop  

Contact:  Chris Verlinde with the UF/IFAS Sea Grant Extension at 850-623-3868 or  Chrismv@ufl.edu  

 (Milton, FL) A Project Learning Tree workshop for teachers and those that work with scouts, 4-H and other youth groups will be offered Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9 am until 3:00 pm at the PSC Milton Campus. Cost is $20.00. Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning, interdisciplinary, environmental education program designed for formal and non-formal educators working with students in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. PLT uses trees and forests as the context to help young people gain an awareness and knowledge of natural and built environments. PLT stimulates students’ critical and creative thinking; develop students’ ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues; and instills a commitment of responsible action on behalf of the environment. This workshop is being held in conjunction with the PSC Forestry Conclave. Participants receive a curriculum book with more than 90 hands-on activities. For more information and to register contact, Chris Verlinde, 850-623-3868 or chrismv@ufl.edu  

What:              Project Learning Tree Workshop

When:              Saturday March 3, 2012

9 am until 3 pm

Where:             Pensacola State College

Milton Campus

5988 Highway 90 , Milton , Florida 32583

Cost:                $20.00