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33. Introduction to the Transition Town Movement:
Learn and discuss how communities are re-localizing
their food, energy, income, housing, and happiness.
(Beginner) Bill and Becky Wilson, Midwest
Permaculture. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in White Tent.
34. Lean on Me - Resiliency Study Circles and Local
Security Clubs: Be prepared for the future of
uncertain times. (Beginner) Beth Gehred and Lance
Weinhardt. Friday 4:00 p.m. in White Tent.
35. Lessons from Cuba - Sustainability in Action: The
World Wildlife Fund claims that the only country
with “sustainable development” is Cuba. This
presentation offers insights that can help inform
choices about sustainable development around
the world. (Beginner, Intermediate) John Holzwart,
Moonwise Herbs and Brooms. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in
Maroon Tent.
36. Solar for Humanity Panel Discussion: Partners
from the Solar for Humanity programs will
describe the partnerships, experience, and plans
for continuation of this program that installed
renewable energy systems on Habitat for Humanity
homes. (Beginner, Intermediate) Joe Schueller,
MREA. Friday 2:00 p.m. in White Tent.
37. The 4 Fires of Group Work: Often, people get
together with dreams of starting a group, a
community, or a business only to be surprised
and disappointed when it falls apart. They didn’t
navigate the 4-fires. Learn what they are and
how to succeed! (Beginner) Bill Wilson, Midwest
Permaculture. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in White Tent.
EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS
38. Advancing Education for Environmental Literacy
and Sustainability in the Classroom: Who has time
to teach about environmental literacy There is
too much to teach already! Come and learn about
state-wide initiatives to help address these
issues and get your questions answered! Victoria
Rydberg, DPI Environmental Education Consultant.
Friday 11:00 a.m. in Educator Tent.
39. CERET’s Renewable Energy Technology Certificate and
Train the Trainer Academies: This talk will describe
Madison Area Technical College’s current National
Science Foundation grant that includes the school’s
popular Renewable Energy Certificate and Train the
Trainer Academies. Barb Anderegg, Madison Area
Technical College. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Educator Tent.
40. Climate and Energy Education: Curriculum,
Technology, and Nature: Learn climate/energy
basics, discuss strategies for cross-curricular
lessons, explore quality resources, sample ALNC’s
multi-disciplinary exhibits and programs, and
examine how those activities might be extended
within your own classrooms, communities, and
schoolyards. Brenna Holzhauer, Aldo Leopold
Nature Center. Friday 3:00 p.m. in Educator Tent.
41. Education for Sustainability – What is it: How
does education for sustainability relate to student
learning Explore answers, engage in discussion,
and experience activities Wisconsin is developing
to provide tools and resources for educators to
address Education for Sustainability. Susan Schuller,
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education.
Friday 5:00 p.m. in Educator Tent (2 hours).
42. Energy-Efficient Appliance Choices – Providing
Students Real-World Opportunities: Learn how
to help students connect energy efficiency to
cost savings and how to give students real-world
experience in evaluating appliance options,
something they will need in the future. Nichole
North Hester, Monona Grove High School. Friday
2:00 p.m. in Educator Tent.
43. Find the Right Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs for your
Home: Find the right energy-efficient bulbs for
your home. Make smart choices based on financial
and environmental savings, as well as style and
light quality. Adam Borut, Eco Hatchery. Friday
12:00 p.m. in Educator Tent.
44. Local Foods in the Classroom and Cafeteria:
Including local foods in your classroom and cafeteria
provides incredible opportunities to engage
students in hands-on and relevant activities and to
increase the sustainability of your school. Gain some
background on why local foods are important, learn
about existing programs to support local foods in
schools, and discover curriculum resources available
for teaching about local foods. Jeremy Solin, LEAF
K-12 Forestry Education Program. Sunday 2:00 p.m.
in Educator Tent.
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