By Tom McDougall Have you always wanted to know what our energy sources are, how we have used those sources overtime to maintain our lifestyles, what the impact this energy consumption has on our planet’s environment, and to understand what new energy technologies and consumption habits we can employ day to day to improve our planet’s atmosphere? The All Things Energy Workshop is a 90 minute
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We’re Hiring a Southern Coordinator
Southern YES! Coordinator/Ney Nature Center Administrative Assistant Full Job Description This is a full-time position that pairs two part-time positions: YES! Coordinator position (up to 20 hours per week) will coordinate the YES! program for teams of youth and their coaches in Southern MN. Ney Nature Center Administrative Assistant (up to 20 hours per week) is responsible for the
YES! Staff Participate in Starry Trek
By Sam Horner, Shelli-Kae Foster, and Taylor Templer On August 17th YES! staff participated in the University of Minnesota’s Starry Trek event. In fact, all across the state of Minnesota, a multitude of volunteers participated in the event to survey different lakes to help locate an aquatic invasive species (AIS) called Starry Stonewart. The goal of the volunteers was to locate the plant and to
Sophie’s Farewell
By Sophie Bishop Over the past year it has been very rewarding being the Southern Coordinator for YES!. It has been great working with students, coaches, and staff. I have learned so much and gained confidence in myself throughout this year. However, I have decided to take a position at the Deep Portage Learning Center to pursue my dream of being an environmental educator. I appreciate all the
Forest Lake High School Climate Convening
By Tom McDougall Students from the Forest Lake High school Environmental Club/ YES! Team, organized a community based Climate Convening session with assistance from the partnership of Climate Generation and Youth Eco Solutions (YES!) on Monday April 29, 2019. The partnership is funded by the McKnight Foundation. Over 30 students, community elected officials, teachers and residents of Forest
Third Annual YES! State Award Ceremony at the Twins Game
By Taylor Templer The Third Annual YES! (Youth Eco Solutions) State Award Ceremony was held at Target Field on May 12th, 2019. This event was attended by over 100 YES! students, coaches, staff, and supporters. Top qualifying teams included New London-Middle School, Sartell Middle School, Sleepy Eye Schools, and Northern Lights Community School (Warba). YES! works hard to bring opportunities