School Programs
Trees Atlanta’s flagship K-12 education program, Urban TreeTracker, focuses on urban ecology, trees, and environmental stewardship through STEM/STEAM learning.
- Programs are designed to allow students to experience multiple visits throughout the school year.
- Our Urban TreeTracker educators visit schools throughout metro Atlanta.
- Virtual programming options are also available for K-12 students (including home school groups).
- Lessons must be scheduled in advance and are limited based on our available schedule.
- Please register and select your program(s) and date(s) using the links below.
- Fees for schools may apply; waivers are available.
Program Goals
Our goals are to educate students on the science and community impacts of the urban forest and to foster lifelong stewardship of our natural resources.
Lessons cover Atlanta’s urban forests, plant life cycles, urban ecology, environmental stewardship, and the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum. Hands-on service learning projects, such as tree planting or plant care, are included when possible. Our environmental educators apply an inquiry-based learning approach that uses interactive components and reinforces STEM/STEAM concepts.
View the program details below to see recommended grade level and standards-alignment for each lesson. While we can adapt lessons to fit most age-groups, we encourage you to book programs that are developmentally appropriate for your students based on age and pre-requisite knowledge of science standards.
Program Details
Urban TreeTracker Program Options by Grade
Programs can be lead in person at your school or virtually online.
- Please download this PDF of UTT Program Details by Grade.
- This overview lists the lessons appropriate for each grade level.
Review the program details to see recommended grade level and standards-alignment for each lesson. While we can adapt lessons to fit most age-groups, we encourage you to book programs that are developmentally appropriate for your students based on age and pre-requisite knowledge of science standards.
Use our scheduling link to request your lessons. We recommend requesting dates as early as possible as dates fill quickly for the school year.
Questions? Email: utt@treesatlanta.org
Urban TreeTracker Program Options by Lesson
Programs can be lead in person at your school or virtually online.
- Please download this PDF of UTT Program Details by Lesson.
- Lessons are described with the grade level(s) for whom the content is targeted.
Review the program details to see recommended grade level and standards-alignment for each lesson. While we can adapt lessons to fit most age-groups, we encourage you to book programs that are developmentally appropriate for your students based on age and pre-requisite knowledge of science standards.
Use our scheduling link to request your lessons. We recommend requesting dates as early as possible as dates fill quickly for the school year.
Questions? Email: utt@treesatlanta.org
Field Trips: Service Learning Projects
What qualifies as a Service Learning Project?
- The organizer is coordinating a group of students K-12 from one school.
- The project is intended as a field trip during school hours.
- The project includes a hands-on service activity and a learning component.
What’s included in a Service Learning Project?
- Brief environmental education lesson/activity so that students understand why and how their work improves our community and environment (10 – 30 minutes based on group)
- 1.5 – 2 hours outdoors engaged in a service activity, such as: mulching and watering; removing invasive plants; etc.
When do Service Learning Projects take place?
- Projects are scheduled (as possible) based on order of complete request received and are based on availability of staff and project schedules.
- Service Learning Projects must be scheduled during school hours (no weekends, holidays, or school breaks).
Who can attend Service Learning Projects?
- We can accommodate groups of up to 50 students, though groups of 25 or less are preferred (see pricing below).
- Groups must be accompanied by at least two adult chaperones, one of whom must be a school staff member.
- No more than 8 adults per 25 students.
If this does not describe your group, you are very welcome to volunteer with us through our general volunteer program. Please view our calendar of events for upcoming volunteer projects and register individually as space allows.
APS Schools: No charge*
Qualifying Title I schools that have enrolled in UTT (current school year): No charge*
All other schools: $150 per group of up to 25 students. There is a charge of $6 per student beyond 25. Groups must be capped at 50 students. Groups must be accompanied by at least two adult chaperones, one of whom must be a school staff member. School staff and other chaperones are free of charge. No more than 8 adults per 25 students, please.
*Group size and chaperone policies still apply.
Click here: REQUEST A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT
Cost, Policies, and Procedures
Click to view: School Program Fees and Payment Policies
Trees Atlanta believes in the importance of environmental education for every student. Please contact us to explore options that allow for fee waivers and/or scholarships, as applicable.
Email: utt@treesatlanta.org
Why do students and teachers love UTT?
Students love it because Trees Atlanta educators usually take our lessons outside, and we explore trees and urban ecology in fun, active ways.
Teachers love it because it’s hands-on, complies with Georgia Science Standards, and offers fresh perspectives for their students and them, too! We can help them understand our impact in the urban ecosystem and the importance of trees in almost every aspect of our lives.
UTT is also available for afterschool programs. Want to learn more?
Contact our school programs team at utt@treesatlanta.org to see how we can work together.
Questions?
Contact our education team at utt@treesatlanta.org
Trees Atlanta is an approved environmental education provider for Atlanta Public Schools (APS).
