Education Events
Science on the Square – Madison Night Market Fusion
Join us for one fantastic night blending science with downtown Madison businesses! Back for its eighth year, the ever-popular Science on the Square event is again fusing with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while also supporting local businesses and vendors. At Science on the Square, outdoor STEAM-themed activities will mix with Madison Night Market vendor tents throughout State Street. Indoor locations will showcase interesting exhibits, talks, and hands-on activities for you to check out as well. Learn more about the science that surrounds us every day while exploring downtown Madison. Join us in downtown Madison between 5 and 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, for fun for all ages! For more information about participating businesses and science experiences, visit our Science on the Square webpage!
Producer Perspectives on Land and Resource Utilization
Each year, agricultural producers consider how to make the most of their land and other resources in order to optimize farm yields, profits, and sustainability. Many factors influence how farmers determine their crop mix, whether to plant cover or perennial crops, and what the most productive uses are for manure and agricultural residues, which can be used either as fertilizer or as raw materials for new bio-based energy and other products.
Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Conference
Find WEI at the annual Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Conference for our presentation: Agrivoltaics: Solar and Farming.
Learn more about the conference here: https://www.waee.org/annual-conference
Sustainable Energy Seminar: Weiyu Li
Join us on November 17 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Weiyu Li, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
Seminar details TBD.
Pathways to Deep Resilience: Integrating Mental Wellbeing into Environmental & Climate Action
Join us on December 1 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Dekila Chungyalpa, Director of the Loka Initiative at UW-Madison.
2026 Wisconsin KidWind Challenge: Saturday, March 7
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities.