By YES! Coordinator Katelyn Larsen The Feast Forward event at the Ney Nature Center on Sunday July 19, 2015 brought environmental educators, families, and even a pastor from all over Minnesota together to have a blast in the great outdoors. From examining macroinvertebrates in their natural habitat to receiving a park tour by way of the rustic “people mover,” a great time was indeed had by
Events
Celebrate Healthy Soil, Clean Water Earth Day Event at PWELC
Helps us celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday, April 25th at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center! There will be great activities and information surrounding the theme "Healthy Soil, Clean Water". What: Healthy Soil, Clean Water Earth Day Expo Where: Prairie Woods ELC (12718 10th St NE, Spicer, MN 56288) Schedule: 8 am-1 pm on Saturday, April 25th 8 am-10 am pancake
Celebrate Earth Day at Ney Nature Center!
Are you looking for a family-friendly activity to do in support of the 45th anniversary of Earth Day? Come to the Ney Nature Center in Henderson, MN on April 25! This year, the Earth Day Green Living Expo focuses on water conservation. Vendors include Le Sueur County Soil and Water Conservation, Le Sueur City Water, Norwex, and Essential Oils. Freebies include swag from the Freshwater Society and
YES! In Action: Team Highlights
Springfield The Springfield YES! team has been very busy this year working on projects in four main categories: fundraising for clean water, environmental education, a YES! week at their school, and pop tab collection. Their clean water fundraiser, entitled "Say YES! to Clean Water," will take place on May 8th and include a silent auction and brunch. Students have been gathering items for gift
DREAMing at the Willmar Winter Workshop
By YES! Coordinator Jonathan Morales The DREAM Technical Academy YES! Team united on March 27th in Willmar to get up close and personal with waste. Most people are able to tell you that the 3 Rs of the environment are Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. At the DREAM Waste Reduction Workshop, the attendees explored each of these R's and got know them a little better. The day started out with Jay Baker from
Building Sustainably with Alternate Energies in Rochester
Students were challenged to define sustainability during the recent "Building Sustainably with Alternate Energies" Winter Workshop held at Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center in Rochester. 16 students and 2 coaches from the Mankato West and Pine Island YES! teams enjoyed an education-filled day at a beautiful location where they learned from the technologies the building