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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!
Pinehurst Inn at Pikes Creek Bed and Breakfast, winner of the Lake Superior Bi-National Forum�s 2004 Environmental Stewardship Award, is a facility that uses renewable energy in its daily operations and has incorporated many energy conservation features into its buildings. Please visit their site to learn more or contact Steve Sandstrom to schedule a tour with your class.
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.
Xcel Energy offers tours of hydroelectric plants in Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, St. Croix Falls, Wissota and Jim Falls. The free one-hour tour is available to groups of 8 to 25 members, grades 7-12. For more information on tours, please call (715) 839.1473.
Steve Sandstrom, Environmental Outreach Coordinator at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College, is available to speak to classes about the use of renewable energy. Steve is also the owner of Pinehurst Bed and Breakfast in Bayfield which uses renewable energy in its operations. If you are interested in touring the Bed and Breakfast, please contact Steve at ssandstrom@northland.edu or at 715.682.1232. Also, visit www.pinehurstinn.com to learn more about Pinehurst Bed and Breakfast.
Mike Treischmann
with Home Energy & Building Solutions in Ashland is available to
speak to students about sustainable and energy efficient
building practices,
as
well as potential community partnership opportunities for
technology education.
Contact him at 715.274.3838 or 715.681.0038, or via email
at
mtm@baysat.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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