Early Bird Registration Now Through December 1, 2010 Participant registration is now open for the CERTs 2011 Conference! Register today to join hundredsof other Minnesotans in saving energy, saving money, and building our shared clean energy future. As a bonus, everyone who registers by midnight onNovember 15 will be entered to win a free $60 Honeywell programmable thermostat!
Summer Energy Workshop
Only a few spots still open for this educational, rewarding, opportunity hosted by Discovering Science on the Range in the Field of Energy (DSRFE). Located at Laurentian Environmental Learning Center, this week-long workshop offers areas of education in "Energy Basics", "Solar Direct", and "Mathematics for Energy Problem Solving" - a great course for every YES coach! cost is FREE, with a $50
‘Greening’ the Holidays
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