Join us to conserve America's forestsWalk with us in the Oregon woods and visit schools where kids are learning about their natural world. Investments in America’s Woodlands and Environmental Education Will Spur Job Creation and Rural Economic Growth February 4—This week, President Obama released his proposed federal budget. While it includes many improvements that support both woodland conservation and environmental education, AFF believes that further improvements can be made. READ MORE Join the American Forest Foundation on March 19,2010 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA February 3—Meet The Women’s Group of AFF, learn about conservation and environmental education, and hear stories about nature from Rose Lane Leavell, conservationist and wife of the keyboardist from the Rolling Stones. LEARN MORE Project Learning Tree Awards 33 Service-Learning Grants in 23 States February 3—Project Learning Tree announced it will fund 33 projects that engage students in environmental service-learning projects to improve their schools and surrounding communities. The projects address community needs, provide opportunities for student leadership, connect to classroom curriculum, and involve the local community. READ MORE The American Forest Foundation is committed to creating a future where North American forests are sustained by a public which understands and values the social, economic, and environmental benefits they provide to our communities, our nation, and the world. Help Support America’s Family Forests. |