Results are rolling in! New London- Spicer, Litchfield, WWG and Springfield have all contributed hefty loads to the Holiday Light Campaign. The lights collected by YES teams are being processed at West Central Industries in Willmar. WWG collected a weighty 90 pounds of lights, Springfield held their own, by collecting 332.60 pounds of lights, and Litchfield has gathered upwards of 70
‘The Climate Change Challenge’ dialogue
Faith, Science, and Public Policy: The Climate Change Challenge This event is described as a discussion between the scientific perspective and the faith perspective of climate change. Besides addressing the climate change issue directly, they will both comment on the role of science and faith in the public policy arena. There will be a time allotted for audience questions and discussion. Please
Recycling
Looking into increasing recycling awareness in your community? Minnesota is too! Check out the Keep America Beautiful: America Recycles Day website to learn more! Free posters and announcements are on their site - or register your event to gain access to more resources. We're also looking into more information regarding events that may already be taken place in your
Electronics Collection
For those teams interested in reusing and recycling old electronic equipment this year - check out PCs for People! An organization that collects a wide variety of used electronic equipment and refurbishes or responsibliy recycles it. Collection sites are located in St. Paul and Mankato. http://www.pcsforpeople.com/index.php
YES Update 10/7
Summit Feedback We're still looking at getting feedback from YOU regarding this year's Summit - coaches and students alike! Follow the link to complete the brief 10 minute survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YESSept28event (link no longer live) YES T-Shirts Did you pay your student fee but didn't get a shirt? Are you a coach that missed them at the Summit? Let your YES coordinator know your
National Green Schools Conference:
"Growing green schools across America: Developing healthy and environmentally friendly schools." October 24-26 Minneapolis, MN.check out their website for further information http://www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org/ Keynotes and Speakers include: Rachel Gutter Director of Center for Green Schools Jayni Chase Founder of Center for Environmental Education Philippe Cousteau Environmental