We're looking forward to our fall event with all YES! teams, plus great energy-related businesses and organizations. Date: Wednesday, November 9 Time: Registration starts at 8:30 am. Sessions wrap up at 2:15 pm. Location: Gustavus-Adolphus College, St. Peter What's going on: sessions just for YES! youth & coaches, World Cafe, lunch (!), time to exchange ideas and get motivated for the
‘Water Saving Bulk Buy’
With water savings of up to 75% and product discounts of up to 75%, these upgrades pay for themselves quickly (often within one or two months). Now through October 1st, 2011 you can sign up to take advantage of bulk-rate prices on efficiency upgrades on pre-rinse spray valves and faucet aerators, dramatically cutting their water and energy use with these simple, inexpensive upgrades. Order as few
Food Day at University of MN
On Saturday October 24th from 8am-5pm, the University of Minnesota will be hosting Food Day. Free and open to the public, everyone interested in topics around health and nutrition, sustainable agriculture, food education etc. is encouraged to attend. This event is one of several similar Food Day gatherings occurring nationwide on October 24th. Please visit www.foodday.org to learn more about
YES! approved for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
As the saying goes, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” A few modest steps back in early 2010 set us on the path we are now on we enter the 2011-2012 school year. As of July, YES! will be funded in part by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). The Trust Fund
student funding opportunity
The Lexus Eco Challenge offers an opportunity for students in grades 6-12 can register for the Lexus Eco Challenge. The Challenge is divided into three categories: Land&Water, Air&Climate, and a Final Challenge. Teams have the opportunity to win $10,000 in each of the first two challenges and up to $30,000 in the final challenge. For each challenge, teams must illustrate their action plan
Fall Summit date announced!
2011 YES! Fall Summit November 9th 8:30am-2:15pm Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN Printable Summit 2011 Team info sheet