SCHOOLYARD FOREST SYSTEM®
RESOURCE LIBRARY

Welcome

Welcome to the National Schoolyard Forest System® free online resource library filled with practical resources to support schools and school districts as they plan, develop, use, and manage schoolyard forests. We have developed and curated resources focused on helping schools and districts make the case for schoolyard forests; design, implement, and maintain them; and take learning outdoors in these spaces.

We invite you to explore the library and contact us with ideas and feedback. The navigation above will bring you to specific sets of resources, but check back frequently as the library will be continuously updated as more resources are found and created.

Schoolyard Forest System®

The Schoolyard Forest System® Resource Library is a set of practical tools for schools and districts working to increase tree canopy on public school grounds to shade and protect pre-K-12 students from extreme heat and rising temperatures due to climate change. Funding for the first phase of this initiative was provided by a grant administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Urban and Community Forestry Program, and private philanthropy.