Solar and the Outdoor Classroom – August Solar Series
The Solar and Outdoor Classrooms recorded webinar is the 5th in our 2022 Solar Series.
Thank you!
We would like to thank All Sky Energy, out of Baraboo for the use of their video and photos of the Reedsburg Pineview Elementary School outdoor classroom projects. Keith and Lisa Kahlow, the owners built the classroom and have long been strong partners with CSF.
We would also like to thank LEAF (Wisconsin’s School Forest program) and KEEP (K12 Energy Education Program) both based on the U.W. Stevens Point campus for the use of their materials and photos. These programs are invaluable in the development of curriculum in STEM, sustainability and the environment.
Resource Links from Video
How to Create an Outdoor Classroom
- State of Wisconsin “Taking Education Outdoors Toolkit”
- Living School Grounds – GreenSchoolYards.org
- Madison Audubon – Getting Ready to Teach Outdoors
- The Evidence for Outdoor Learning and Play – Muddy Hands Report
- KEEP – K-12 Energy Education Program – curriculum, resources and continuing education classes for teachers
- LEAF Program Outdoor Education – Research Summary
- CREATE Energy Center – Materials for teaching clean energy at the High School or Community College level
Wisconsin School Forests and Forest Schools
- LEAF – Wisconsin’s School Forest Program (a lot of useful information here, both on existing school programs and how to set up a school forest and/or outdoor classroom
- Kickapoo Valley Forest School – WPR Article
- The Forest School Foundation
- Case Studies and information about Wisconsin Forest School programs – Wisconsin School Forest Profiles
- Rural Schools Collaborative – article on Severson Learning Center
Couillard Solar Foundation
Click on any of these resources for more information:
- Solar Series – monthly programs about various solar topics
- CSF Solar Canopy – information about the solar canopy specifics
- How to Help – we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your support helps us help Wisconsin nonprofits get solar
- CSF Projects – Here are some of the Wisconsin organizations we’ve helped
- Solar on Schools – Administered by MREA – Open to all Wisconsin public school systems – K-12 through college
- Solar for Good – Administered by RENEW WI – Open to eligible Wisconsin nonprofits