Project Learning Tree and Children's Literature Workshop

May 17, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Fayetteville Public Library – Walker Community Room
401 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Explore our environment through children’s literature, for educators and parents.

There are so many children’s books out there that help kids experience nature and our natural world. This hands-on, interactive workshop will utilize Project Learning Tree K-8 activities and related book titles to show ways of inspiring children to be good stewards of the Earth and develop an appreciation for our natural world.

Project Learning Tree® (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. PLT is an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

SFI’s MISSION is to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaborations.
SFI’s VISION is a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests.
PLT’s GOAL is to advance environmental education, forest literacy, and career pathways using trees and forests as windows on the world.

About the presenter:
With over 29 years in the environmental field, Rob Beadel has been the Director of Forestry Education for the Arkansas Forestry Association Education Foundation since 2008 and serves as the Project Learning Tree State Coordinator. Rob, a Certified Interpretive Guide, has served on several environmental education boards and workgroups at the state, national, and international levels. Rob was honored as the 2015 Conservation Educator of the Year by the Arkansas Wildlife Federation and received the 2021 PLT Gold Star Award for his contributions to PLT and Environmental Education at the National level. Rob is recognized by John Muir Laws as a certified Nature Journaling Instructor.eir own field journal, use their senses to explore our environment, practice basic sketching techniques, and create a unique nature poem. No art skills needed! Materials, supplies, resources and door prizes will be provided.

Registration & Cost

Registration: https://www.faylib.org/event/12844145

Cost: FREE

Contact: Rob Beadel at rbeadel@arkforests.org.