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The Aldo Leopold Nature Center provides structured, hands-on nature education year round to students of all ages. Our programs include seasonal public programs, special events, school field trip experiences, summer mini-camps, in-class programs, teacher training, activities for special interest groups, and land restoration activities. ALNC is located in Madison, WI. For more information visit the website, call 608.221.0404 or email alnc@inxpress.net.
Madison Gas and Electric gives tours of their coal, waste and biomass plant in downtown Madison, for grades 5-12. Group size is limited to 15 or less. Call 608.252.7091 to schedule.
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Wildlife Observation Area is part of a 600-acre wetland at the mouth of Nine Springs Creek where over 200 different species of birds have been documented. This area has trails and boardwalks where you can go to enjoy wildlife and learn about wetland management and wastewater treatment. Call 608.222.1201 for more information.
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) offers tours of the Nine Springs Treatment Plant which take approximately 1 1/2 hours. Call Glenn Smeaton at 608.222.1201 to schedule a tour or visit MMSD and click on Tours.
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!
We Energies offers safety education, environmental education, field trips and classroom speakers. Call 414.221.2875 or 1.800.747.6726 for more information.
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.
WPPI Energy invites member community schools to tour the WPPI Energy facility to learn more about energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. WPPI Energy features 2 solar photovoltaic arrays (totaling 9,000 kWh), a geothermal system, plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, a LEED Gold-certified building, and an opportunity to learn about the System Operations Center (power dispatch center). Please contact Cheri Tessmann, Education and Outreach Specialist at WPPI Energy, at least a month in advance if you're interested in visiting this facility. Cheri can be reached at 608.834.4500 x4537 or ctessmann@wppienergy.org.
A.L. Andersen Companies, Inc. is interested in speaking on the subject of wood fired boilers (biomass) to individuals or groups. Please visit their website at www.alandersencompanies.com, call 608.849.7400, or email ala@alandersencompanies.com.
Alliant Energy offers educational programs. Visit their webssite to find out more.
Energy Center of Wisconsin, a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving energy efficiency in Wisconsin. The organization provides energy-efficiency programs, research, and education to residents, businesses, industry and government.
Forest Products Laboratory The Advanced Housing Research Center (AHRC) was established at the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), in Madison, WI. FPL has been involved in wood-frame housing research since 1910 and has long been recognized as a world leader in such housing-related areas as engineered wood products and structures, moisture control, material design and performance, coatings and finishes, adhesives, wood preservation, and composites. Call 608.231.9200 for more details.
Ken Dentice, Instructor at Madison Area Technical
College, would like to share information with high school students
regarding careers in the building trades, building contracting, home
inspection, building inspection, management and
supervision, and executive leadership arenas. His training includes
successful completion of a state-sponsored Apprenticeship in
Carpentry-Construction, a B.S. Degree in Business Management, and an
M.S. Degree in Management, Organization Leadership. Positions he has
held include the Director of Building and Inspections, Flood Plain, and
Zoning Administrator for the City of La Crosse, WI; Chief Building
Inspector for the City of Brookfield, WI; Building Construction
Inspector for the City of Milwaukee, WI; and owner of a General
Contracting firm. To schedule Ken to speak with your students, email him
at KDentice@matcmadison.edu
or call him at 262.501.9919.
**Contact Ken for speaker fee.**
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
Lisa Pederson 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 Lisa at lisa@cesa10.k12.wi.us or 608.213.4426.
Progressive Electric. Mike Bernhard, Master Electrician with
Progressive Electric is willing to share is knowledge of energy
audits with you and your students. To find out more about the
services he offers, contact Mike at 608.251.1509 or
mbernhard1@sbcglobal.net.
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.We Energies offers safety education, environmental education, field trips and classroom speakers. Call 414.221.2875 or 1.800.747.6726 for more information.
WPPI Energy offers a Speaker's Bureau for WPPI Energy members. Professional staff is available to speak on a wide variety of subjects. Visit the website to learn more and to schedule a program.
Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715.346.4770.
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