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YES! 2023 DETAILS

WHO?

All Delaware high school students are invited free of charge (must be accompanied by an adult teacher or advisor team leader). Capacity is limited.


WHAT?

At the 2023 YES! students will explore many of the most pressing state, national and global environmental issues and engage in steps they can take on campus, in college , in careers, as community activists, and beyond.


WHERE?

At the Clayton Hall Conference Center, 100 David Hollowell Drive, Newark DE  19716


WHEN?

Thursday March 2, 2023 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Registration is first-come no later February 24th


HOW?

The YES! Summit is free for Delaware high school students and their adult team advisors, including breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages.  A limited amount of grant support is available for schools where funding can support transportation (bus arrangements are the team's responsibilities).

SCHEDULE

7:30 - 8:15

Registration

Visit Exhibitors & Raffle Scavenger Hunt

Breakfast


8:15 - 9:15

OPENING PLENARY

Nitya Patel, YES! 2023 Student Coordinator

U.S. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester

Chief Dennis Coker of the Lenape Tribe


9:20 - 10:10

BREAKOUT SESSIONS I   [see next tab for workshop details]

  • School Food Waste I - A BioDigester Pilot Project
  • Basics of Community Organizing - Becoming a Changemaker
  • Wildlife and Hunting Conservation (Turkey Specific)
  • Clean Water and Us: How We Take Our Most Precious Resource for Granted 
  • Developing a (Bio)Solution: Biology, Technology, and Sustainability 
  • The Problem with Single-Use Plastics & What is Delaware Doing About It 
  • The Wheels on the Electric School Bus Go Round & Round
  • A Climate Conversation
  • Options for Studying Sustainability in College
  • Investigating Climate Solutions Using the EN-ROADS Climate Simulation Model


10:15 - 11:05

BREAKOUT SESSIONS II   [see next tab for workshop details]

  • Hydroponic Gardening in Schools
  • The Expression of Climate Change Through Different Mediums 
  • Project Invent 
  • STEM and Sustainability: Paving the Path Towards a Greener Future
  • The Climate Clock and it's Future Effects
  • Pathways to Sustainability for Schools
  • School Food Waste II -  Don't Worry, Be Scrappy
  • Career Paths for a Greener World  


11:10 - 12:15 

MID-DAY PLENARY 

Nitya Patel, YES! 2023 Student Coordinator

Nessy Cherazard, Sussex Technical High School 

Secretary Shawn Garvin, Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC)

Dr. David Donohue (Introduction: Abi Dorrell):   The Power of Food to Heal the Planet


GROUP PHOTO IN LOBBY


12:15 - 1:05
"COOL FOODS" LUNCH provided by Aramark

Visit Exhibitors & Raffle Scavenger Hunt


1:10 - 2:00

BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS III  [see next tab for workshop details]

  • What's the Buzz with Bees and Beekeeping? 
  • Sustainability in Beauty: Businesses as a Force for Good - The Body Shop
  • The Truth Behind Forest Fires: Are We the Problem?
  • Sink or swim: What will Delaware do in response to sea level rise and climate change?" 
  • From Citizens to Scientists: The Impact We Obliviously Ignore
  • Energize Delaware- Changing the Way People Use Energy In Delaware
  • Advocacy A to Z
  • Environmental Technology Careers 


2:00 - 2:20

SCHOOL TEAMS ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT


2:20-2:30

Raffle drawing

Farewell for now.  Go forth and make positive change happen!

PROGRAM DEETS:

KEYNOTE & WORKSHOP SPEAKER BIOS


COLLEGE FAIR

Come check out these colleges and unis with great sustainability plans and "green" majors!


EXHIBITORS:

Complete your Exhibitor Scavenger Hunt and qualify to win Raffle Prizes!

Plastic Free Delaware/Zero Waste First State

Delaware State Education Association (DSEA)

Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC)

Delaware Department of Education (DOE)

Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA)

Delaware Foundation for Science & Math Education (DFSME)

Delaware Concerned Residents for Environmental Justice (DCR4EJ) 

University of Delaware

Delaware Center for Geographic Education

Ørsted

National Wildlife Federation

New Castle County Department of Public Works

Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (Energize Delaware)

New Castle Conservation District

Delaware Center for Horticulture

Phoenix Used Clothing

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Sierra Club Delaware Chapter

Delaware Surfrider Foundation

Delaware Interfaith Power & Light

Delaware People for Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER)

Delaware Nature Society

Delaware Naturally

Extinction Rebellion Delaware

Green Building United

Delaware Electric Vehicle Association (DEEVA)

Stroud Water Research Center

Powering Our Future

4-H Health and Wellness Ambassadors

Delaware Center for the Inland Bays

Delaware Working Families Party

REI

League of Women Voters New Castle County

Brandywine River Restoration Trust

Keep Delaware Beautiful


RAFFLE PRIZES (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!) 

Complete your Exhibitor Scavenger Hunt and win Raffle Prizes Donated by:

Annual Park Pass donated by Delaware State Parks

Bench made from recycled plastic donated by Eco Plastic Products of Delaware 

REI Christiana

Drop Squad Kitchen

Trail Creek Outfitters - two tickets to the 2023 Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Goody bag by Plastic Free Delaware

Christiana Mall

Trader Joes @ Christiana


FORMS NEEDED/LINKS:


PERMISSION

Schools should use their own permission forms to release students to the Summit
BRING TO SUMMIT CHECK-IN ON MARCH 2nd

Delaware state code now states that "every student who is enrolled in a public school of this State in grades 6 through 12 shall be allowed 1 excused absence per school year to attend a civic engagement activity, which includes visiting Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. or Legislative Hall in Dover, visiting a site of significant historical or cultural importance, advocating for or testifying on behalf of legislation, or participating in a rally, march, or protest..."  For a student to attend a civic engagement event, the student’s parent or guardian must provide written permission to the school principal or designee no later than 3 school days prior to the student’s planned absence. It is incumbent upon each school to determine what is acceptable as written permission, either a letter or email from the parent or guardian, or a form designed by the school or school district.


RELEASE

All participants must download, print, complete and submit the

SUMMIT LIABILITY & PHOTO RELEASE FORM BRING TO SUMMIT CHECK-IN ON MARCH 2nd 


WORKSHOP SELECTIONS

In order to get the most out of this summit, school team members should coordinate with each other so that at least one member of each team is able to attend each breakout session option in the three session timeslots. Having all members of a school team attend the same breakout sessions is discouraged.  Please complete THIS FORM before February 23rd to give the summit planners a sense of your preferences for workshop sessions.


PRE-SUMMIT GREEN SCHOOL SURVEY 

Access the Green School survey HERE to begin thinking about the current "green" status of your school campus. The day of the Summit there will be opportunities to reflect on what has been learned and begin planning next steps for your campus to make your school even more green and sustainable. DO TOGETHER AS TEAM ON CAMPUS PRIOR TO MARCH 2nd


CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FORM FOR TEACHERS & OTHER PROFESSIONALS


REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL 2/24!

REGISTRATION

Thank you to all of our 2023 Sponsors, Advisors & Exhibitors


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