Fast Fashion: Not Worth the Cost March 14, 2022 Trying on a new outfit and going out for coffee sounds like my perfect afternoon. Something about those new clothes makes everything…better. Fashion comes at a high cost, however, and not just monetary. Greenwashing: When Gold Looks Green March 7, 2022 As the Beijing Olympics come to an end, athletes return home with gold medals, fans excitedly review their favorite moments, and the newscasters pack up their cameras. What is left behind? The Importance of the book: Last Child in the Woods February 28, 2022 We’ve all read books that leave a mark on our soul. These books touch our quintessential core beliefs and make us examine how we’re living our lives. We remember these books forever and deep down we hope they elicit a positive reaction or influence future behavior. 4 Beginner Friendly Ways to Become Environmentally Sustainable February 22, 2022 It can sometimes be intimidating trying to figure out where to start on your journey to becoming eco friendly and environmentally sustainable. Here are four simple everyday swaps that you can implement into your daily lifestyle. Ways to Go Green this Valentines Day February 3, 2022 Love and Waste Fall - It's Thanksgiving for your Garden January 27, 2022 Every autumn when we are getting ready to dress the Turkey, perfect the mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie, nature too is laying out her annual buffet spread for our gardens. How to Dry and Store Fresh Herbs September 8, 2021 Fresh herbs from your garden or patio are one of the many joys of summer. While they taste best when enjoyed immediately, drying and saving your herbs is a great way to add flavor to your dishes all year long. Here's the easiest way to preserve the herbs you can't enjoy in one season: Sustainable Back-to-School Guide August 25, 2021 Back-to-school shopping is something nearly every family does as they prepare for the upcoming school year. However, many stores market single-use items as essential, and lots of waste is created. Below we offer some tips and suggestions on how to make your shopping list more sustainable: Main Takeaways from Recent IPCC Report August 24, 2021 On August 9th, the U.N. appointed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the first part of the Sixth Assessment Report highlighting the "unequivocal" correlation between human-caused greenhouse gases and global warming of the atmosphere, land, and ocean. Celebrate Juneteenth with Events in the Piedmont Triad June 16, 2021 Juneteenth is a national holiday and an important time to celebrate FREEDOM. Enjoy the following events to learn more, celebrate, and take action in pursuit of greater justice and equity. Juneteenth Festival (Winston Salem, NC) Avoid COVID, Crowds, and Climate Change: Sustainable Summer Travel Tips June 10, 2021 Build Your Own Insect Hotel April 16, 2021 Looking for a fun craft and a way to support your local ecosystem? Check out this guide to learn more about insect hotels and why they matter, including how to make your own. Tips for Your Summer Garden April 14, 2021 When it comes to gardening, timing is everything! 10 Earth Day Films to Stream at Home This Year April 12, 2021 Are you looking for something new to stream for Earth Day? A Beginners Guide to Cooking with Mushroom April 4, 2021 Do you want to eat less meat? Are you interested in some new environmentally friendly recipes? These great mushroom recipes are for you! Why Mushrooms? 4 Ways to Get Involved with Forsyth Audubon March 30, 2021 Forsyth Audubon works to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, wildlife and their natural habitats for the benefit of humanity and North Carolina’s biological diversity. Earth Day Sponsor Highlight: Piedmont Natural Gas March 29, 2021 This blog post was shared with PEA by 2021 Virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair sponsor, Piedmont Natural Gas. Earth Day Sponsor Highlight: Volvo Group + Coloring Pages March 28, 2021 4 Local Environmental Initiatives You Should Know About March 25, 2021 Are you interested in learning more about Winston-Salem’s environmental movement? Check out these great initiatives and local projects from our community partners. 3 Winston-Salem Trails You Didn't Know About March 25, 2021 Are you looking for new trails and nature preserves to explore? There are many great options right around Winston-Salem! Check out these less-traveled favorites from 2021 Earth Day Fair sponsor Piedmont Land Conservancy. « first ‹ previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next › last » Tags Activities for Kids Climate Action Community Events Environmental Education Green Home Tips Inflation Reduction Act Interviews Lawn & Garden Local Food & Farming Low Waste Living PEA News Recycling Rooftop Solar Sustainable Employment Virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair Get Updates! Sign up for our newsletter to get updates about new stories from our community. Sign up
Fast Fashion: Not Worth the Cost March 14, 2022 Trying on a new outfit and going out for coffee sounds like my perfect afternoon. Something about those new clothes makes everything…better. Fashion comes at a high cost, however, and not just monetary.
Greenwashing: When Gold Looks Green March 7, 2022 As the Beijing Olympics come to an end, athletes return home with gold medals, fans excitedly review their favorite moments, and the newscasters pack up their cameras. What is left behind?
The Importance of the book: Last Child in the Woods February 28, 2022 We’ve all read books that leave a mark on our soul. These books touch our quintessential core beliefs and make us examine how we’re living our lives. We remember these books forever and deep down we hope they elicit a positive reaction or influence future behavior.
4 Beginner Friendly Ways to Become Environmentally Sustainable February 22, 2022 It can sometimes be intimidating trying to figure out where to start on your journey to becoming eco friendly and environmentally sustainable. Here are four simple everyday swaps that you can implement into your daily lifestyle.
Fall - It's Thanksgiving for your Garden January 27, 2022 Every autumn when we are getting ready to dress the Turkey, perfect the mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie, nature too is laying out her annual buffet spread for our gardens.
How to Dry and Store Fresh Herbs September 8, 2021 Fresh herbs from your garden or patio are one of the many joys of summer. While they taste best when enjoyed immediately, drying and saving your herbs is a great way to add flavor to your dishes all year long. Here's the easiest way to preserve the herbs you can't enjoy in one season:
Sustainable Back-to-School Guide August 25, 2021 Back-to-school shopping is something nearly every family does as they prepare for the upcoming school year. However, many stores market single-use items as essential, and lots of waste is created. Below we offer some tips and suggestions on how to make your shopping list more sustainable:
Main Takeaways from Recent IPCC Report August 24, 2021 On August 9th, the U.N. appointed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the first part of the Sixth Assessment Report highlighting the "unequivocal" correlation between human-caused greenhouse gases and global warming of the atmosphere, land, and ocean.
Celebrate Juneteenth with Events in the Piedmont Triad June 16, 2021 Juneteenth is a national holiday and an important time to celebrate FREEDOM. Enjoy the following events to learn more, celebrate, and take action in pursuit of greater justice and equity. Juneteenth Festival (Winston Salem, NC)
Build Your Own Insect Hotel April 16, 2021 Looking for a fun craft and a way to support your local ecosystem? Check out this guide to learn more about insect hotels and why they matter, including how to make your own.
10 Earth Day Films to Stream at Home This Year April 12, 2021 Are you looking for something new to stream for Earth Day?
A Beginners Guide to Cooking with Mushroom April 4, 2021 Do you want to eat less meat? Are you interested in some new environmentally friendly recipes? These great mushroom recipes are for you! Why Mushrooms?
4 Ways to Get Involved with Forsyth Audubon March 30, 2021 Forsyth Audubon works to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, wildlife and their natural habitats for the benefit of humanity and North Carolina’s biological diversity.
Earth Day Sponsor Highlight: Piedmont Natural Gas March 29, 2021 This blog post was shared with PEA by 2021 Virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair sponsor, Piedmont Natural Gas.
4 Local Environmental Initiatives You Should Know About March 25, 2021 Are you interested in learning more about Winston-Salem’s environmental movement? Check out these great initiatives and local projects from our community partners.
3 Winston-Salem Trails You Didn't Know About March 25, 2021 Are you looking for new trails and nature preserves to explore? There are many great options right around Winston-Salem! Check out these less-traveled favorites from 2021 Earth Day Fair sponsor Piedmont Land Conservancy.