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Take a Hike! November 17 is National Hiking Day

November 14, 2018

Today is yet another wonderful reminder of how fortunate we are to call North Carolina home. Those of us who reside in the piedmont have access to a wide range of outdoor spaces from mountains to coast, including State Parks with maintained hiking trails.

A Scream for a More Green Halloween

October 22, 2018

Halloween can be an environmental headache, full of non-recyclable candy wrappers, plastic decorations, and polyester costumes that are often worn once. Check out these simple and effective tips to have a more sustainable Halloween. Costumes: Make, Borrow, or Upcycle

VOTE for the Environment

October 10, 2018

Make a plan to vote The upcoming North Carolina state election has important ramifications for our city, region, country, and the environment at large. Do you have a plan to vote in the upcoming elections?

Wake Forest Students Leading the Charge on Energy Explorers

October 1, 2018

Energy Explorers is PEA's hands-on educ

5 Small Ways to Make a Difference

Climate change, air pollution, plastic infesting our oceans… With all the problems in the world today, enacting real change can seem like an impossible task. However, every action makes a difference and can inspire others to follow suit.

Composting 101

My school, UNC Chapel Hill, implemented an initiative a few years ago to promote composting. A green compost bin, resembling a miniature version of a recycling bin, joined the scores of recycling bins and two large dumpsters that constituted the waste management for my dorm and one other.

Community Calendar

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Cobblestone Farmers Market

We'd love to see you at the Cobblestone Farmers Market!

Monday, November 26, 2018

Constellations and Cocoa

Join the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch for their Constellations and Cocoa Event. Families can enjoy cocoa and night sky activities indoors then venture outdoors with the Greensboro Astronomy Club for a star-studded evening with their telescopes.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Forsyth Audubon Society Chapter Meeting with Guest Speaker David Collins

Join Forsyth Audubon Society for their chapter meeting featuring guest speaker, David Collins. David Collins will speak about his different birding trips and share some of his bird photography.

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Holiday Greenery Festival

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Gardens Under Glass

Join NC Cooperative Extension to learn how to create a garden under glass – a terrarium or small succulent garden. Seminar speaker is Jill Hollingsworth, Botanical Stylist and Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Green Drinks Winston-Salem

Join PEA and other local environmental organizations for drinks, community, and conversations at the monthly Green Drinks Winston-Salem. A portion of each drink (not actually green!) will benefit your favorite environmental non-profits.