May 27, 2015November 15, 2017

Ruth Smith – 2015 Outstanding Educator of the Year

New Hampshire Project Learning Tree is pleased to announce that Ruth Smith has been honored as the New Hampshire Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educator of the Year! “Never have I met an individual more dedicated to children and the environment.” begins the nomination from a NH teacher. “Ruth has touched the lives of thousands of …

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May 13, 2015November 15, 2017

New Hampshire Project Learning Tree Announces Winners of 2015 Outdoor Classroom Grants

New Hampshire Project Learning Tree Announces Winners of Outdoor Classroom Grants Concord, NH – May 13, 2015 – New Hampshire Project Learning Tree is pleased to announce the four winners of the Outdoor Classroom Special Fund grants. Each winner will receive a $250 grant to develop or improve outdoor classrooms for their students. These recipients will …

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Upcoming Events

Creating & Teaching in Schoolyard Habitats: Part 1

October 5 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

A Workshop for School Staff and Community Members; Presented by the New Hampshire Partnership for Schoolyard Action Grants Make the most of YOUR school grounds through— scientific inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, peer mentorship, and community engagement. Cost: $40.00 for one day $70.00 for both Schoolyard habitat investigations and projects address multiple environmental and educational concepts that benefit all involved, especially the students. You can transform your schoolyard spaces from blank stretches of lawn or beaten dirt to ecologically sound landscapes, alive with wildlife and native plants and rich with opportunities for authentic learning experiences. We recommend teams of 3 or more attend the workshop together to develop a project. Teams get a 10% discount on registration fees. Team members Read More

NEA-NH Conference Session: Connecting Young Children with Nature

October 11 @ 9:15 AM - 10:45 PM

A-27 Connecting Young Children with Nature (PK-2) Presenters: Mary Goodyear, Wildlife Educator & Lara Hooper, Drinking Water and Ground Water Education Coordinator We look forward to introducing you to three creative supplementary educational programs for young learners, designed to connect children aged 3-7 with wildlife, trees and water: Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children; Project Learning Tree’s Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood; and Project WET’s Getting Little Feet Wet. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to sample activities from the three programs that foster critical early childhood skill development, while tapping into children’s sense of wonder about the natural environment. The workshop is designed to introduce participants to all three manuals, including their layout, multi-discipline connections, and the Read More

Creating & Teaching in Schoolyard Habitats: Part 2

November 2 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

A Workshop for School Staff and Community Members; Presented by the New Hampshire Partnership for Schoolyard Action Grants Make the most of YOUR school grounds through— scientific inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, peer mentorship, and community engagement. Cost: $40.00 for one day or $70.00 for both Schoolyard habitat investigations and projects address multiple environmental and educational concepts that benefit all involved, especially the students. You can transform your schoolyard spaces from blank stretches of lawn or beaten dirt to ecologically sound landscapes, alive with wildlife and native plants and rich with opportunities for authentic learning experiences. We recommend teams of 3 or more attend the workshop together to develop a project. Teams get a 10% discount on registration fees. Team Read More