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