YES! is now able to raise funds via the GiveMN.org site, an on-line fundraising tool for Minnesota non-profits. YES! supporters are encouraged to visit this easy-to-use site if they would like to support the YES program through a monetary donation.Further information on the contribution process can be found by clicking on the link above. We THANK YOU for your continued support!
Alexandria Eco Fair
YES! students promoted and participated in Alexandria's Eco Fair last Thursday Alexandria students distributed fliers and sold t-shirts to help promote Alexandria's annual Eco Fair. YES! students also hosted educational booths on topics such as deforestation at the event. Read more on the event from their local newspaper, Echo Press:
Award Winners announced!
YES! awards the outstanding work of 2011Northern Region teams Northern region teams gathered Saturday at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center at the annual Earth Day event. Though snow and cloud cover were present throughout the day, our excitement for conservation and renewables could not be kept at bay! After enjoying a pancake breakfast, some wall climbing, great exhibits and even a
NEEF awards grant to Springfield
The Springfield YES! team is being lifted up during Environmental Education week for their outstanding inclusion of environmental education in public schools. Follow this link to learn more about the Green Prize and stay tuned for additional information about Springfield on www.eeweek.org site.
Environmental Ed Week
With a focus on our oceans/water this focus of this year's National Environmental Education week is sure to hit home with many Minnesotans. Click on the image to the left to find resources, activities and more for FREE on their website. Next, look forward to wrapping up your water education by attending Prairie Woods "Are you thirsty?" event this Saturday!
Low Cost School Building Energy Efficiency Webinar
Starting tomorrow, in conjunction with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Schools Cutting Carbon will be hosting several webinars. There are two different webinars: one webinar will be more for students and teachers looking at some behavioral change ideas, ways to carry on your work, and no cost ways to save money and energy at your school. the second webinar will focus on building