KINGSTON—Sixth and seventh graders are invited to a unique, weeklong summer program: "Experience the Power of Wind" at Forsyth Nature Center from Aug. 9 through 13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
The program coincides with the Junior Naturalist Program at Forsyth Nature Center and will teach students about the science and careers in wind energy.
Topics to be covered include:
- How wind energy works
- Residential-scale wind turbines
- Utility-scale wind turbines
- Wind energy and New York State
- Wind energy and the natural environment
- The history of wind energy
- New developments in wind energy
- Careers in wind energy
Additionally, a field trip to an alternative energy lab is scheduled.
The program, funded by the New York State 4-H Foundation, is open to all 6th to 7th grade students and costs $50 per student for five sessions. ($10 off for enrolled 4-H members).
Registration deadline is August 2. For registration, visit: cceulster.org and follow the event registration link: http://cceulster.org/2010%204-H%20Wind%20Energy%20Registration%20Form%20FORSYTH%20ud.pdf
For more information, email Arthur Zaczkiewicz, community educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County, at: (845) 340-3990 or aaz25@cornell.edu
Source: Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
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