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LEAFlet

The LEAFlet is the monthly newsletter from LEAF – Wisconsin’s K-12 Forestry Education Program.

Latest Issue

Make Maple Syrup Magic in Your Classroom!

February 2026

To capture the essentials of maple syrup as a classroom activity, all it really takes is one or two suitable nearby trees, some basic knowledge, and some dedication.

Previous Issues

January 2026: Building a Resilient School Forest Program

December 2025: Get to know your Christmas tree!

November 2025: Explore Wisconsin’s Unique Pine Barrens

October 2025: Forest Products Week Edition

September 2025: Forest Products Week Preview

August 2025: Focus on the Forest to Rejuvenate Learning

June 2025: Celebrating Our 2024 School Forest Award Winners!

May 2025: Don’t Miss Out: Seed Collection Workshop July 14!

April 2025: Happy Earth Month and Arbor Day!

March 2025: Engage Students: Basketball Meets Sustainable Forestry!

February 2025: Unlock Resources for Future Green Leaders!

January 2025: Into the Outdoors Lessons Launch

December 2024: Happy Holidays!

November 2024: Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month!

October 2024: Celebrating Wisconsin Forest Products!

September 2024: Our Resources and Tools issue!

August 2024: Welcome Back!

June 2024: Summer Edition

May 2024: Urban Forests

April 2024: Happy Arbor Day!

March 2024: Taking Advantage of Mild Spring Weather

February 2024: Managing the Tree, Water, and Climate Connection

January 2024: Exploring Nature with Young Children

December 2023: A Christmas Tree History

November 2023: Getting Students Involved!

October 2023: Forest Products Week is here!

September 2023: Fire Danger… High!

August 2023: Welcome Back! Get the year started right with LEAF resources

June 2023: The Wisconsin School Forest Summit special edition

May 2023: Drones in the Forest

April 2023: April 28th is Arbor Day!

March 2023: Sap season in Wisconsin

February 2023: Showing some love for Wisconsin forest products

January 2023: New Year, New Resources

December 2022: Forest Health for the Holidays

November 2022: Sustainable Forests for Wisconsin Wildlife

October 2022: Celebrate Forest Products Month with Your Students!

September 2022: Forestry Education Resources for a New School Year

May 2022: The Educational Role of an Edible Forest

April 2022: Wisconsin’s Forests in an Era of Climate Change

March 2022: School Forest Spotlights

February 2022: What It’s Like to Be a Wildland Firefighter

January 2022: Strategies for Teaching Climate Change