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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!
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 www.midwestrenew.org/solartour.
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 auxiliary 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.
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
Wisconsin Energy Star Homes Program Representative, Rick Wheeler, is willing to talk to your students about healthy, energy efficient homes and Residential Science Resources. Contact him at 612.822.8529 or email at rickwheeler777@msn.com.
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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