YES! will bring together as many as 30 teams from across the state for the YES! Fall Summit 2012. This year’s Fall Summit will be held at the Redwood Area Community Center on October 31st from 8:30-2:15. We are excited to once again: Provide teams with the opportunity to see the big picture by showing them the region-wide YES! network in action Provide teams with energy education through
Become a 2012 YES! Team
As the school year begins, so does the work of YES! teams across southern, central, and north-central Minnesota. We are still accepting registrations for YES! team this season. If you know of anyone who would be interested in starting up a YES! team in their school or community, please let us know by emailing [email protected] Here is some more information about the benefits of being
Build a Solar Powered Cell Phone Charger on September 8th!
Have you ever wanted to use the sun to power your phone? Attend this class and you will build your own solar powered cell phone charger which you can use to power any type of cell phone! In this hands-on class you will learn the basics of capturing and using solar electricity from Jeff LaHay and Fran Crotty, a member of the MRES International Committee who recently taught this same class in
August 13th Minnesota Department of Education Seminar: “Teaching Outside the Box”
On Monday, August 13th, the Minnesota Department of Education and several partners are offering a one-day workshop titled “Teaching Outside the Box: An Introduction to Integrating Environmental and Outdoor Education in Grades K-12.” This workshop will take place at the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Como Streetcar Station. This workshop is designed for teachers and administrators from any content
YES! Welcomes Jonathan Morales
YES! is welcoming a new member to our staff - Jonathan Morales is the newest YES! coordinator. We are excited for Jon to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with the YES! Program! Here is a little more about Jon:
YES! Says Goodbye to Coordinator Becca Bell
YES! has been fortunate to have had Becca Bell as a YES! Coordinator and we wish her the best of luck with her future adventures! Becca says, "this summer marks my last with Southwest Initiative Foundation and YES! as I take another step this upcoming fall to further pursue a degree in environmental education. I will be participating in the Wolf Ridge Student Naturalist program in Finland, MN