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28Jan

List of this years partner districts.

Partnering for Energy Education

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Renew Our Schools is proud to be partnering for energy education with forward-thinking school districts. Together with our partner districts, we empower schools to engage in sustainability through hands-on activities

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24Jan

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Garden In A Box is growing west!

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Garden In A Box,News,Save Water

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This year, our Garden In A Box program is spreading over the Rockies and into the western slope of Colorado.

22Jan

Group of kids building a solar-powered car.

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Solar-Powered STEM

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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What better way to teach students about renewable energy than by building something powered by sunlight? Solar-powered STEM projects, like creating solar cars or devices, bring STEM concepts to life

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15Jan

Heritage students learning about energy savings

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Energy-Smart Mornings

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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What we do first thing in the morning sets the tone for the entire day—including how we use energy. By adopting energy-smart mornings, students can practice mindfulness and sustainability from

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08Jan

SAGES students getting ready to power down.

Watt’z Up Wednesday: No Power Hour

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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How often do we stop to think about how much we rely on electricity in our daily routines? A “No Power Hour” is a simple yet impactful activity that helps

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23Dec

Rock Canyon Competitors from Fall 2024

Fall 2024 Competition Recap!

Krista Krisl

Blog,News,Renew Our Schools

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The Fall 2024 Renew Our Schools competition has come to a close, and it sure was fun! Teachers, students, and schools across the country came together to spark meaningful change,

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18Dec

Baraboo students using a Kill-a-watt meter to explore energy use.

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Energy Meter Exploration

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Want to combine STEM learning with real-world impact? Energy Meter Exploration lets students track electricity use in the classroom, blending math, science, and conservation in a hands-on, interactive activity. What

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15Dec

Do I need to water during the winter?

Phebe Taylor

Blog,News,Save Water

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Q: Do I really need to water during the winter? A: Definitely! High winds, dry air, low humidity, low precipitation, and fluctuating temperatures are normal in our climate, and they can

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12Dec

Resource Central staff all together

Resource Central Wrapped: 2024

Sarah Smith

Blog

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Resource Central’s conservation programs have had a record-breaking 2024—and it’s all thanks to YOU, our amazing participants!

10Dec

Students learning how a power strip saves energy.

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Power Strip Patrol

Krista Krisl

Blog,News,Renew Our Schools

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Easy Energy Savings! A “Power Strip Patrol” is an easy classroom habit that saves energy daily. This activity helps students understand how managing electricity with power strips can reduce waste,

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