Plan projects or programs that not only revolve around trees and planting but that are also "green."  Projects that demonstrate how our "ancient" Torah is extremely in tune with our new decade's sensibility will appeal to both Jewish and secular media. Your projects can range from simple in-class hands-on planting projects to more ambitious intergenerational programs.

Have students plant seeds in small containers, decorate them, and then take them home so the whole family can observe their  growth.

Have students plant terrariums or window sill gardens for their classrooms.

Incorporate "leaves and trees" into existing curriculum-based activities. For example, if you are encouraging at-home reading in lower grades, let students earn a leaf for every book read. They can place their leaves on the class Reading Tree.

Plan a Sunday or after-school planting project to beautify your school grounds. 

See the Teva Center'slist of 30 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Environment. After a school-wide education program or classroom discussion encourage each student to adapt something simple into his or her daily life. (Students can keep journals recording the challenges of implementing their ideas, how they felt after the first week, first month, etc.)

Consider implementing Hazon's Min Ha'Aretz curriculum. Min Ha'Aretz uses food and Jewish tradition as focal points to create innovative programming for students (grades 5-9) and their families. Min Ha'Aretz weaves together tradition and contemporary food issues (nutrition, chemical pesticides, obesity, and environmental damage) in an 18-lesson curriculum for students and complementary family education curriculum.

Canfei Nesharim

Canfei Nesharim's website includes many articles and Divrei Torah exploring the connections between Tu b'Shevat and the environment. It also features sample lesson plans to educate about the environment from a Torah perspective.

Lookstein Center

The Lookstein Center provides links to a variety of lesson plans, articles and printable Tu b'Shevat Sederim.

Hazon

Hazon is a dynamic organization that works to create a healthier and more sustainable Jewish community for all. Learn about its innovative educational curricula and resources and download the Tu b'Shevat Haggadah.

Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL)

COEJL seeks to expand the contemporary understanding of such Jewish values as Tikkun Olam, Tzedek, and G'Milut Chasadim to environmental action and advocacy. Its Tu b'Shevat page features creative resources.

Jewish National Fund

The Jewish National Fund (JNF) is not only about tree certificates and little blue Tzedaka boxes (though they certainly are a source for both)! Access the JNF's Tu b'Shevat Across America page which provides different Tu b'Shevat Haggadot, activities, lesson plans, sermons, and a host of other resources. Tu b'Shevat in the Schools program will provide you with free educational newsletters and posters.

Teva Center