On January 19th, YES students, staff and coaches had an opportunity to participate in a workshop led by Dr. Olaf Kuhlke from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. In this workshop Dr. Kuhlke shared with us his climate change photography project, which has been sponsored by the UN. Students from several different countries have participated over several years, taking photographs that highlight the
Evergreen Collective Workshop with Taylor Hall
On January 11th, the YES staff visited Evergreen Collective in St. Paul. Evergreen Collective is a shop promoting and practicing the values of low waste, fair labor and transparency. We had an opportunity to talk with the shop’s owner, Taylor Hall, about the shop, its values and the products she carries. We started our visit by taking a tour around the shop with Taylor while she highlighted the
YES: A Student’s Perspective
Yes is an organization that helps teach kids about keeping our environment clean and healthy. I joined YES out of curiosity, and YES is a cool thing to do. YES is an organization that helps kids learn how to keep the environment clean. My favorite thing that we did in YES is the YES kickoff. During the kickoff, I learned about a program called Get The Lead Out. This organization helps keep lead
12 Tips for Embracing Eco Joy This Holiday Season
'Tis the season for joy, festivities, and a touch of eco-conscious cheer! As we immerse ourselves in the holiday spirit, it's the perfect time to consider how we can make our celebrations more sustainable and environmentally friendly. From twinkling lights to thoughtful gifts, there are countless ways to embrace an eco-friendly holiday season without sacrificing the magic of the season. In this
Kick-Off To The YES 2023-24 Season Was Rock (Climb) in’
On Wednesday, Oct. 11th, YES kicked off the 2023-24 season with the annual Fall Summit at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center. Seven teams participated with over 100 middle school and high school students and coaches in attendance; what an amazing day it was! Participants not only had the opportunity to spend time with their like-minded peers from all across the state, but also take part
Welcoming YES Team Manager, Jake Schwinghammer
Meet Jake Schwinghammer! Youth Eco Solutions is so excited to have him as a part of our organization. He enjoys hiking, canoeing, fly fishing and sharing his passion for the outdoors and the environment with people of all ages. He thrives by helping people find creative ways to incorporate practical sustainability practices into their daily lives, while also guiding them to discover
