Teaching children HOW to think, not WHAT to think, about the environment

  • high-quality instructional materials for grades PreK-12,
  • carefully designed professional development, and
  • an extensive distribution and support network

Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project WILD's PreK-12th grade educational materials are flexible, engaging, and easy to integrate into your existing curriculum. Foster academic and social-emotional growth through nature-based learning activities that are aligned to state learning standards.

Our staff and facilitators offer workshops for school districts, natural resource professionals, childcare providers, and preservice education students throughout the year and by request. We would love to come help you make the outdoors your classroom!

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Two young girls look at dead branches on a tree

Upcoming Workshops

Sep. 14, 2026

Jamestown Association for Child Care Services

Join us for this hands-on, nature-based learning workshop for early childhood education providers in Jamestown! The workshop will take place on September 14th, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 PM.

Two early childhood educators show off their tree journals.
Sep. 27, 2026

Teddy Roosevelt Family Day

Families looking for a fun afternoon filled with outdoor activities are invited to attend Teddy Roosevelt Family Day on Sunday, Sept. 27 at McDowell Dam just east of Bismarck. This FREE event runs from 1-4 p.m. There will be many hands-on activities including archery, BB gun shooting, fishing, animal identification, prizes, and more!

Two students use loose tree parts to play and learn.