We are Piedmont Environmental Alliance

Empowering people of all ages with the tools and knowledge to champion environmental sustainability and take action to combat climate change

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Our events educate, inspire action and build community all year round with a focus on creating a more sustainable future and fighting the climate crisis.

CHANGE-MAKERS

We work to influence policy and practice on environmental issues to systematically mitigate the effects of climate change and create a more sustainable future

Piedmont Environmental Alliance

Building a healthier, more economically vibrant and environmentally sustainable community

Petition for 100% Renewable Energy in the Triad

We're working with the Climate Reality Project, Citizens Climate Lobby, NC WARN, and other environmental groups to urge municipalities and counties in the Piedmont Triad to pass a resolution to commit to formulating a strategic plan to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Sign our petition today to show your support and help the Piedmont Triad fight the impacts of climate change.

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Tell WS/FCS Leaders to Fund School Composting

In the coming months, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School board will vote on funding the removal of compostable materials for local schools. Write a thank-you note to WS/FCS leaders to show your support for the elimination of styrofoam trays in all schools and to advocate for the expansion of compost pick-up services.

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Community Calendar

Saturday, April 25, 2020

15th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair

Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance for our 15th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Monday, March 9, 2020

Waste-Less Living

Join Greensboro Public Library for this event. Learn how to go all-natural with your cleaning products. Save time and money by making your own. Laine Roberts, Waste Reduction Educator will share how to make waste-less cleaning products that are cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

“This Land Is Our Land: A Call for an American Right to Roam,” Ken Ilgunas

Join UNC Greensboro’s Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability as they host the Spring 2020 Harriet Elliott Lecture Series, Just Futures: Equity and Sustainability.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Lunch-And-Learn: Simple Landscaping to Combat Climate Change

Do you want to grow your own food and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time? Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance to learn how you can use your own backyard to mitigate the effects of climate change locally on March 11th from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Forsyth Audubon Bird Walk

Join Forsyth Audubon for a bird walk around Tanglewood Park. Participants should meet at the parking area near the dog park and will then carpool into the park as a group. Please click here for more information.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Planning and Planting for Pollinators

Join the NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Guilford County for a lively and informative gardening presentation each month through the fall season.

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About Us

A mission to support the environment

Piedmont Environmental Alliance educates and empowers, builds community, and inspires action to create a healthier, more economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable community.

Dynamic programs that educate and empower

Our education programs inspire learners of all ages to become citizen environmentalists, with the tools and knowledge to make sustainable lifestyle choices, champion environmental issues, and address climate change in their own communities.

Exciting community engagement and events

We organize events that educate, inspire pro-environmental, build community, and provide engagement opportunities for people of all ages to become more sustainable and tackle climate change at home. Our Earth Day Fair is THE event for celebrating sustainability and green living in the region, with great food and music, activities for adults and kids, and wonderful exhibitors and sponsors.

Robust partnerships and action to support the environment

We partner with organizations, corporations, individuals, and communities across the region to influence policy and practice on environmental issues. From collecting signatures to support the elimination of styrofoam trays in local schools to launching our Green Business Network designed to motivate local business owners to take action on environmental issues, we’re focused on bringing a diverse range of folks to the table to create real community change.

PEA’s Federal Tax ID # is 74-3183083

Thank you to our 2019 Earth Day Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas Foothills Brewing Forsyth Country Day School HanesBrands
The Montessori School of Winton-Salem

Silver Sponsors

Beta Verde / Cobblestone Farmers Market Modern Automotive
NC Sierra Club Foothills Group
PART Reynolda House Museum of American Art Robin Craig Photo Siemens Energy, Inc. Temple Emanuel Winston-Salem Triad Air Awareness

Bronze Sponsors

Forsyth Audubon Society Forsyth Family Magazine
Nu Expression Piedmont Land Conservancy
Summit School TS Designs
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WS Yadkin Riverkeeper

Environmental Debate & Education Program Sponsors

88.5 WFDD Northwest Geoscience Wells Fargo

Program Partners

Bookmarks Kaleideum Roots First Design Sawtooth School for Visual Art

Friends of the Fair

a/perture cinema Bagel Station Custom Homes by Hamrick Ethos Engineering Express Graphics Freedom Creative Solutions Gallins Family Farm Moutain Park Spring Water Scruggs Leadership The Olio Triad Moms on Main Wake Forest University EMS
Kozie Bartow Stephanie Bennett Tim & Karin Binkley Bill & Eileen Blancato Valerie & John Brockenbrough Jack & Susan Campbell Mark Cohn Lila Cruikshank Dedee Delongpre Johnston Jim & Nancy Fields Anne & Will Fleeson Richard & Jessica Gordon Bobbie Gordon
Charlotte Hanes Jim Hanes Laura Hortal Ed Hunsinger, Sr Annie Jenkins Mary & Randell Jones Rajesh & Stephanie Kapileshwari Megan Kilpatrick Terri LeGrand Don Lendle Josh & Janet Loew Wanda Maloney Richard G. Moye Jr. Lisa Northrop Alan Palmiter
Gus & Linda Preschle Trevor Shelton Allen & Jane Smart John & Barbara Sprainitis Sarah Squire Nicole & Brian Stebbins Bud Stentz Gayle Tuch Patrick Turner Claire & Randall Tuttle Brad & Amanada Zabel Lei Zhang