Project Learning Tree

Drax Foundation Donates More Than $430,000 to Non-Profits Focused on Improving Access to STEM Education and Community Green Spaces for Underserved Communities

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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 MONROE, La., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable energy company Drax has announced that seven U.S. non-profits will receive $433,000 as part of the Drax Foundation's latest round of donations. The Drax Foundation funds initiatives that support education and skills development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and those that improve community green spaces and enhance biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • The Drax Foundation funds initiatives that support education and skills development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and those that improve community green spaces and enhance biodiversity.
  • The funds will provide nearly 16,000 children across the southern U.S. with access to STEM education opportunities.
  • Combined with the first wave of funding earlier this year from the Drax Foundation, more than 24,000 young learners will be afforded opportunities in STEM education.
  • "This round of Foundation giving will help deserving organizations change the lives of thousands of children across the southern U.S."
    To learn more about the Drax Foundation and Drax's community efforts, visit www.drax.com/community .

Dr. Reagan Flowers Joins the Sustainable Forestry Initiative to Advance Environmental Education, Forest Literacy, and Green Careers

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to welcome Dr. Reagan Flowers as Chief Education Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to welcome Dr. Reagan Flowers as Chief Education Officer.
  • Flowers will join SFI’s Senior Leadership Team and lead Project Learning Tree (PLT) to advance environmental education, forest literacy, and green career pathways, using trees and forests as windows on the world.
  • Flowers is an educator and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience leading science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming.
  • Flowers begins her new role today, Monday, July 24th, and will be joining SFI’s Washington, DC office.

New Publication Helps Young Black Americans Explore Career Paths in the Forest and Conservation Sector

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Many Black young adults are unaware of job opportunities in the forest and conservation sector, and unfortunately this stems from many reasons.

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  • Many Black young adults are unaware of job opportunities in the forest and conservation sector, and unfortunately this stems from many reasons.
  • “With less than 3% Black American representation in forest and conservation careers, these Black hidden figures are iconic to empowering our next generation of forest and conservation professionals,” said Dr. Marcus Bernard, National President of MANRRS.
  • “When students see Black professionals in the forest and conservation sector, they see themselves!
  • On August 2, 2021, SFI entered into a formal partnership with MANRRS to ensure young Black Americans have greater opportunities for rewarding careers in the forest and conservation sector.

Weyerhaeuser, American Forests Partner to Bring Tree Equity Program to Smaller, More Rural Communities

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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SEATTLE, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) and American Forests, the nation's oldest national nonprofit conservation organization, today announced a new partnership on an innovative initiative to expand American Forests' Tree Equity program into smaller, more rural communities and provide environmental education focused on careers in urban and community forestry to hundreds of youth. The program aims to identify and tackle disparities in tree canopy cover in three communities where Weyerhaeuser employees live and work and provide replicable best practices for communities nationwide. Students in those communities will learn about environmental justice issues and design a green project that gives them a window into the field of forestry. 

Key Points: 
  • Weyerhaeuser's partnership with American Forests is unique in that it brings the issue of Tree Equity beyond cities and into smaller communities also facing challenges of climate resilience and equity.
  • The project is built around American Forests' Tree Equity Score (treeequityscore.org), a tool that helps gauge which neighborhoods in a community need trees the most.
  • American Forests will also pilot in Ruston its Tree Equity Score Analyzer, a deeper dive into a community's urban forestry needs.
  • Students will use the Tree Equity Score to learn about equity issues and design projects that address disparities in green spaces.

Retailers & Businesses Strengthen Impact for America's Youth as Back to School Campaign Continues

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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In addition to Ross' national sponsorship of Power Hour, Ross is also matching the first $400,000 raised during the fundraiser.

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  • In addition to Ross' national sponsorship of Power Hour, Ross is also matching the first $400,000 raised during the fundraiser.
  • Beginning July 15, participating adidas stores will invite customers to round-up their purchase or donate to support Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.
  • Hertz is donating vehicles and providing grants to select clubs to support student success and economic mobility for America's youth this upcoming school year.
  • To support Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Back2School campaign, visit your local Shoe Carnival store.

H&M and CAMP Team Up to Empower Kids to Make Real Change Through a New Interactive Experience

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global retailer H&M and CAMP, The Family Experience Company, announced a partnership designed to inspire kids to be active change-makers and learn about sustainability through a new interactive style experience at CAMP's Columbus Circle store in Manhattan.

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  • H&M and CAMP invite families to experience the new "Kid-Powered Style" activation from July 13th through September 5th, exclusively at CAMP.
  • Located outside the cabin, The Upcycleris a pedal-powered cycling station that encourages families to convert their kinetic energy into real change.
  • Families will work together to pedal and earn miles in support of a donation to Project Learning Tree .
  • You can learn more about CAMP x H&M's "Kid-Powered Style" activation here , as well as find a digital press kit here .

2022 SFI/PLT Annual Conference Bringing Forest Sector Thought Leaders and Educators Together: Collaborating for Communities and Forests

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Past attendees include CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, conservation and community leaders, Indigenous representatives, forest managers, educators, PLT coordinators, university faculty and students, and government officials.

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  • Past attendees include CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, conservation and community leaders, Indigenous representatives, forest managers, educators, PLT coordinators, university faculty and students, and government officials.
  • Fire and Climate ResiliencyHealthy Forests and Community Engagement: Sustainably managed forests are among our most important tools for addressing climate change and wildfire risk.
  • Advancing Opportunities for Diverse Communities in the Forest Sector: Transformative solutions are needed to create more inclusive, sustainable communities.
  • SFI works with the forest sector, brand owners, conservation groups, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, governments, and universities.

SFI Names Bettina Ring New Chief Sustainability and Diversity Officer

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced Bettina Ring as its new Chief Sustainability and Diversity Officer today.

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  • WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced Bettina Ring as its new Chief Sustainability and Diversity Officer today.
  • Ring will provide leadership internally and externally on strategic initiatives related to sustainability and diversity.
  • Working closely with the entire SFI Leadership Team and reporting to the President and CEO, Ring will elevate and scale the sustainability contributions of SFIs standards, conservation, community, and education pillars.
  • Ring will work with the entire SFI staff and engaged network partners to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into SFIs operations, programs, and partnerships.

The Best Educational Toys, Games and Media for Kids and Teachers - 2021

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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APTOS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Academics' Choice today congratulates all winners of the Fall 2021 Academics' Choice Awards, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys.

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  • APTOS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Academics' Choice today congratulates all winners of the Fall 2021 Academics' Choice Awards, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys.
  • The Academics' Choice Advisory Board consists of leading thinkers and graduates from Princeton, Harvard, George Washington University, and other reputable educational institutions.
  • "Super Star by Help Me 2 Learn is honored to have been awarded the Academics' Choice Award for 'Numbers Counting'.
  • We appreciate that Academics' Choice recognizes outstanding educational products that are so important to the development of education for kids.

SFI and MANRRS Partner to Foster Diversity in the Forest and Conservation Sector

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Career pathway resources like webinars and skills training will be tailored to highlight the journeys of Black American professionals in the forest and conservation sector.

Key Points: 
  • Career pathway resources like webinars and skills training will be tailored to highlight the journeys of Black American professionals in the forest and conservation sector.
  • Given the need to address diversity in the forest and conservation sector, I am excited about this collaboration between SFI and MANRRS.
  • The MOU aligns with an increased focus from SFI on the importance of diversity in the forest sector.
  • SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments.