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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.
Chuck Borgstrom, owner of Earth Eco Energys at
2033
Cty. Trk. C in Somerset,
has recently installed a Hot Water Solar system to provide hot water and
some auxillery heat source as well as some dry heat to dehumidify
basement. Teachers interested in bringing students to Earth Eco Energys
for a field trip should contact Chuck at
chuckborgstrom@yahoo.com.
Alliant Energy offers educational programs. Visit their Web site to find out more.
Dairyland Power Cooperative has several programs dealing with energy and environmental education. Contact them at 608.788.4000.
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
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.
Xcel Energy - For information about possible classroom speakers, please email inquire@xcelenergy.com.
Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715.346.4770.
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