About Staff Board PEA Advisory Council Annual Reports & Plans Donors Business Members & Sponsors Blog Contact Us Urban Homesteading: Building a Chicken Coop December 18, 2014 I’m on a personal quest to build an Urban Homestead. Urban homesteading is about taking a step backwards and living a simpler, purposeful life but doing it in a city environment – surrounded by the modern world. Bugs in my creek? Why they are a vital part of stream habitats. December 18, 2014 Many people have seen flies of various types near creeks and rivers. If you like fishing, you may recognize some of these names: mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, dragonflies and dobsonflies. Wood's Warmth: There is a lot to know about how to use it November 19, 2014 Wood was our first fuel source and is renewable as opposed to coal, oil and natural gas. Research shows that there is enough fuel wood available in the nation to heat more than half of the homes each year. PEA announces expanded programming, honors volunteers and elects new Board Members. November 18, 2014 At the Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) Annual Meeting, held November 18, 2014 at Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem, PEA announced plans for expanded programming, named a volunteer and green business of the year and welcomed new board members. Bring Back the Buffer with Shoreline Gardening October 15, 2014 Did you know that typical landscaping practices could actually harm rivers and creeks? Sustainably Simple Solar Projects to Help Offset Winter Utilities October 15, 2014 Tired of the ever increasing cost of utilities for your home? Feeling helpless to power bills that rise as the temperature drops, regardless of how many sweaters you pack on? If you are interested in saving on heating, cooking and hot water costs, solutions are easier than you might think. Uninvited House Guests September 16, 2014 It’s that time of year when all types of creatures begin to seek shelter; sometimes in our homes. Not all of these creatures are interested in harming our building structure; they’re just looking for shelter over winter. Eco-Friendly Back to School August 13, 2014 With back to school right around the corner, it’s time to hit the stores to stock up on school supplies. By making small changes to your shopping list and pledging to be more environmentally friendly you can limit your negative impact on the Earth’s natural resources. « first ‹ previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tags Activities for Kids Climate Action Community Events Environmental Education Green Home Tips Interviews Lawn & Garden Local Food & Farming Low Waste Living PEA News Recycling 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
Urban Homesteading: Building a Chicken Coop December 18, 2014 I’m on a personal quest to build an Urban Homestead. Urban homesteading is about taking a step backwards and living a simpler, purposeful life but doing it in a city environment – surrounded by the modern world.
Bugs in my creek? Why they are a vital part of stream habitats. December 18, 2014 Many people have seen flies of various types near creeks and rivers. If you like fishing, you may recognize some of these names: mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, dragonflies and dobsonflies.
Wood's Warmth: There is a lot to know about how to use it November 19, 2014 Wood was our first fuel source and is renewable as opposed to coal, oil and natural gas. Research shows that there is enough fuel wood available in the nation to heat more than half of the homes each year.
PEA announces expanded programming, honors volunteers and elects new Board Members. November 18, 2014 At the Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) Annual Meeting, held November 18, 2014 at Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem, PEA announced plans for expanded programming, named a volunteer and green business of the year and welcomed new board members.
Bring Back the Buffer with Shoreline Gardening October 15, 2014 Did you know that typical landscaping practices could actually harm rivers and creeks?
Sustainably Simple Solar Projects to Help Offset Winter Utilities October 15, 2014 Tired of the ever increasing cost of utilities for your home? Feeling helpless to power bills that rise as the temperature drops, regardless of how many sweaters you pack on? If you are interested in saving on heating, cooking and hot water costs, solutions are easier than you might think.
Uninvited House Guests September 16, 2014 It’s that time of year when all types of creatures begin to seek shelter; sometimes in our homes. Not all of these creatures are interested in harming our building structure; they’re just looking for shelter over winter.
Eco-Friendly Back to School August 13, 2014 With back to school right around the corner, it’s time to hit the stores to stock up on school supplies. By making small changes to your shopping list and pledging to be more environmentally friendly you can limit your negative impact on the Earth’s natural resources.