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Next Generation

Children are often more knowledgeable about tropical rainforests and other distant habitats than those in their own backyards – even for an ecosystem like longleaf pine, which is as rich in plants and animals and equally in peril.

The longleaf pine ecosystem presents an opportunity to study important biological concepts, cultural history, and modern conservation issues. Environmental education is a powerful tool we can use to grow a love for longleaf across the Southeast.

Learning with Longleaf

The Longleaf Alliance’s 119-page educational series, Learning with Longleaf, includes 21 lessons and 2 extension activities addressing key ecological concepts:

Learning with Longleaf Flyer
  • LONGLEAF PINE FORESTS – The Ecosystem
  • WHO LIVES IN THE FOREST? – Diversity & Interrelationships
  • FIRE IN THE FOREST – Ecological Disturbance
  • HUMAN INFLUENCES – Patterns of Change

Each lesson includes concise messaging for students, background information for teachers, and keyword glossary.

Patrick Elliott's illustrations accompany each topic, with black-and-white printable coloring sheets.

Longleaf Lessons

More educational resources from The Longleaf Alliance:

Burner Bob® - Longleaf pine's prescribed fire mascot is a Bobwhite Quail who shares his message in videos and coloring books.

Longleaf Ecosystem Print - This large-scale, ecosystem level drawing, illustrated by Patrick Elliott, depicts 100+ plants and animals and includes a black and white coded key. Available for purchase.

Tumbling Longleaf Ecosystem - an oversized Jenga®-like activity with color-coded blocks representing components of the longleaf ecosystem to interactively demonstrate the role of fire.

Longleaf children's books:

Kingdom of Longleaf by Frances Kwiatkowski

Longleaf by Roger Reid

Longneedle by Ann Runyon

The Story of Pinus Palustris by Margarate Shearin Cumberland

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    • Next Generation
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    • The Longleaf Library
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Have you registered for TLA’s Spring Online Auct Have you registered for TLA’s Spring Online Auction beginning this Friday?Here’s a sneak peek of some of the items you can bid on: + 5 Nights at Marriott’s Crystal Shores Marco Island+ Longleaf artisan goods+ Recreational items for guaranteed summer fun+ Award-winning longleaf blendsRegister for FREE at betterunite.com (link in bio). Text notifications when you are outbid make it easy to follow along from anywhere all weekend long!The online auction is an important TLA fundraiser because it allows us to target strategic priorities and focus on Growing Awareness, Understanding Longleaf, Improving Forest Health, Conserving Diverse Habitats, and Expanding Ecosystems through strong community and partner ties.
Join The Longleaf Alliance in making EVERY day an Join The Longleaf Alliance in making EVERY day an Earth Day!Save-the-date for our Spring Online Auction on May 23rd-25th. With your help, TLA aspires to collect 50+ auction items to support on-the-ground longleaf restoration and conservation efforts!Please mark your calendars and help us by sharing and/or donating. If you have something to contribute, please email lynnsey@longleafalliance.org.
7 days left to register for the Groundcover 201 Lo 7 days left to register for the Groundcover 201 Longleaf Academy! Don’t miss the chance to learn how to get native plants in your longleaf from nursery and restoration experts. Registration link in bio…
Day of the Mushroom 🍄 can be a tasty "holiday" Day of the Mushroom 🍄 can be a tasty "holiday" with a find like these! Chanterelles can be found year-round, but are most prolific during the warmer, wetter months that are just around the corner. Two species commonly found in the longleaf landscape are the golden and cinnabar chanterelle. Learn more and find some tasty recipes in this special preview of The Longleaf Leader (link in bio). Our spring magazine issue debuted "Longleaf Ecosystem Eats" - a new recurring segment featuring edible mushroom and plants!P.S. Always forage responsibly and always ensure a positive identification.

Conservation partners

PCA

PCA

RMS

RMS

Whitfield

Whitfield

Bartlett

Bartlett

Enviva

Enviva

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern

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advantage

Blanton

Blanton

Drax

Drax

Fram

Fram

IFCO

IFCO

Kronospan

Kronospan

Manulife

Manulife

McLeod Rhodes

McLeod Rhodes

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