If you are in Benton, Stearns, Morrison, Todd, Pope, Douglas, Grant, or Ottertail Counties, we want to hear from you! In upcoming months, YES! will be building partnerships with schools and communities in this new region. We're especially happy to welcome Shelli-Kae Foster into the YES! team as coordinator of YES! in this new region and as project manager for the LCCMR grant. This expansion is
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Springfield’s Solar Light Trail wins award
CONGRATULATIONS! This month, Springfield's project was awarded $500 in the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase competition!
YES! announces Earth Tub recipient
Springfield YES! team has been chosen to receive the Carleton Earth Tub! Springfield's previous work with worm-composting bins, careful site selection and school staff support are a few of the supporting reasons for this selection. Students visited the Earth tub (pictured left) on site at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. We look forward to following the progress of this
YES is E X P A N D I N G!
This summer we're busy seeking out new Minnesota communities who are ready to join the award-winning YES! program. If you are a student looking to join a 'green' network of like-minded individuals, or an adult with a passion for renewable energy & energy conservation who enjoys working alongside youth be sure to contact one of the YES! staff today, to learn more about YES! and how to apply
Welcome Aleta!
YES! is welcoming a new member to the growing staff - Aleta Kolan is the YES! coordinator for the southeast region of Minnesota! We are excited about the expansion to this part of the State and are equally excited that Aleta will be able to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with the YES! Program!
ACGC builds own Earth Tub
Willmar's West-Central Tribune highlights the positive impact of the ACGC YES! team! Read the article to learn more about how they are successfully bringing this resource to the school! http://www.wctrib.com/event/article/id/81656/ ACGC was the 2011 YES Northern Region 1st Place winner. They also received the category prize for Energy Conservation.