Located in rural Oxford, the Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center is a one-of-a-kind facility that demonstrates many examples of renewable energy, energy-efficiency and ecological design principles in action. We provide both on-site tours, or we will come to you for off-site presentations that include interactive, multi-media and hands-on demonstrations. Tailored for both adult and youth groups, tours and presentations are designed to help individuals:
- Discover many energy efficient and renewable energy design features of the center
- Learn lots of simple, inexpensive ways to save energy and $$$
- Understand the impact of our energy choices on our society and environment
- Explore fascinating possibilities for powering the future
Energy Tours/Presentations typically last 1 1/2 to 2 hours but can be customized to fit the time needs of your group. See pricing information below.
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We will tailor programs appropriately to
academic levels elementary through college. Our programs are designed to help
students:
- Explore the many ways energy touches our daily lives
- Discover many unique energy-wise features of the Center
- Understand such topics as renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building, and green power
- Build energy literacy and inspire sustainable energy practices
- Explore fascinating possibilities for powering the future
Energy Tours/Presentations typically last 1 1/2 to 2 hours but can be customized to fit the time needs of your group. See pricing information below.
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Attention Girl Scouts! We are currently offering Eco-Action Badge Workshop days. Please call the Center to make arrangements for your Troop of 8 or more.
Through observation and hands-on learning Scouts will learn about energy, the environment and how to take action. They will:
- Start their own "Eco-Action Club"
- Discover many energy efficient and renewable energy design features of the Center
- Learn to do a home Energy Audit
- Learn about Jane Goodall "A champion of the environment"
- Become water-wise
- Create a canvas shopping bag
Workshops last 2 hours. Cost is $5.00 per scout / adults free (Badge is not supplied). Group size limited to 30 scouts. Advance registration required!
Attention Boy Scouts! Interested in earning your Energy Merit Badge? We have a certified Energy Merit Badge counselor who would be happy to work with you or your patrol / troop. Please contact Laurel Dancoe at the Center. Call 248-693-1021 or email info@uheac.org .
On Site at Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center
$5 per person (minimum of 15 or $75)
Energy Education Outreach Presentations
45 minutes - 1 hour:
1 class/group (30 students or less) $110
2-3 classes (30-90 students) $180
1 1/2 - 2 hours:
1 class/group (30 students or less) $170
2-3 classes (30-90 students) $240
*Some grant funds may be available in cases of need
For more information and questions, please contact Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center at:
248-693-1021