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Nature Net Do you want to take your class to a nature center? Find one close to you at nature net where they have put together a list of nature centers in your area!
Recycling Centers To find a recycling center near you click on the link and browse the listings near you!
Wisconsin Solar Tour & Demonstration Sites - The Wisconsin Solar Tour is held each fall to demonstrate that renewable energy is practical, reliable, and affordable in today's economy. To find demonstration sites near you, visit http://www.the-mrea.org/solartour.php.
Alliant Energy offers educational programs. Visit their Web site to find out more.
Joel H. Goodman, renewable solar energy researcher, is
interested in discussing renewable energy technologies with
students of all ages. He has many renewable energy project
ideas that can be incorporated into the classroom. If you'd
like to discuss the specific topics that could be shared
with your students, please contact Joel at
joelhgoodman3@hotmail.com
or 608.935.5483
(please call in the mornings).
Also view his work at
http://solarcooking.org/Joel_Goodman.htm
AND
http://www.pvo-pergolas.com/.
**Contact Joel for speaker fee.**
John Ipsen from the Focus on Energy Schools & Government Program Facilities Management Services provides programs to school districts to reduce energy costs, become energy efficient, and provide a safe and healthful environment for staff and students. If you would like more information regarding these topics, please contact John through Sandy Hahn at shahn@cesa10.k12.wi.us or 715.720.2130.
LEGO - Teaching renewable energy concepts to your students has never been easier. Help students achieve an understanding of how energy is developed from the sun, wind, and water with LEGO's Renewable Energy Set. If interested in a workshop, contact your Wisconsin LEGO education representative Kathy Grotta, at 952.440.3604, 952.250.4066, or kgrotta@legoeducation.com. www.legoeducation.com
Todd Timmerman from Timmerman's Talents, is a certified wind site assessor and is interested in speaking with students and teachers about the benefits of wind. Todd is located near Platteville, WI and may also be willing to provide field trips to his renewable energy-powered home. Contact him at timmer@mhtc.net.
Richard Stephens, formerly the Regional Sales Manager for Solar Mining
Company,
does renewable energy and energy efficiency consulting with Sustainable
Energy Solutions, and is available to make presentations to students
about renewable
energy and our energy future. Richard's broad background includes
secondary science education and includes Certification as a Focus on
Energy Site Assessor for Solar Hot Water, Solar Electric, and Wind
Technology. Contact Richard at 608.712.4531 or email at
reinfo@mhtc.net.
Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715.346.4770.
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