Mystery Word

Our Scavenger Hunt Mystery Word is WIND

Win a Trip to the Governor's Mansion

Students:

EnergyNet is hosting the Dear Governor Quinn Essay Contest. You will be writing a Persuasive Essay to the Governor sharing your ideas of how Illinois Can Save Energy By Involving Students. Essays are due by April 10.

You can win a trip for 2 to Springfield to tour the Governor's Mansion and Springfield sites.

Visit the EnergyNet Web Site for details.

Solar Powered Airplane

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's the Solar Impulse and it's the first solar-powered airplane. The plane has 12,000 photovoltaic cells making 6,000 watts of power. Watch the news this Spring because Bertrand Piccard hopes to make his solo flight soon.

Valentines for the Earth

Hi Friends:

Last year many of you made really great - environmentally friendly - Valentines for the Earth.

• You made cards from reusable materials like calendars, used paper, etc.
• You made your own paper and then used that paper to make valentines.
• You made jewelry from left over chip bags and snack wrappers was pretty cool!
• I liked the poems, songs and the play that you wrote.
• Some of you even pledged to take care of trees, etc.
  

What will you do this year? I found a web site with some fun ideas. Check out the information on landfill rescue at Making Friends.com.

Have fun and be green!

FLiP