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From the Blog

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.

Simple Ways to "Green" Your 4th of July!

Red, white, blue… and green? Here are simple ways to “green” your 4th of July celebrations. 1. Emphasize recycling at your cookout

5 Ways to Go to the Pool Green this Summer!

Going to the pool is a summer classic. Here are 5 ways you can keep your summer fun, while also doing your part to help our threatened environment.

Community Calendar

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Cobblestone Farmers Market

We'd love to see you at the Cobblestone Farmers Market! This independent farmers market program is one of North Carolina’s very few completely vetted, sustainable producer-only farmers markets offering customers the guarantee that all vendors meet the sustainable, naturally-grow

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Community Roots Day

Join Keep Winston Salem Beautiful in their annual tree planting project. This event partners with the WS/FC Community Appearance Commission and the Vegetation Management Division of the city.

Monday, October 22, 2018

The Future of Biodiversity in the Wildest Places on Earth: The Andes and the Amazon

Join Wake Forest University's Office of Sustainability for a lecture by Professor Miles Silman on the future of biodiversity in the Andes and Amazon.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Forsyth Audubon Society Chapter Meeting with Guest Speaker Scott Anderson

Join Forsyth Audubon Society for their chapter meeting featuring guest speaker Scott Anderson. Scott is a bird biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources. For more information click here.

Friday, October 26, 2018

Environmental Education Workshop

Join the Greensboro Public Library for the Environmental Education Workshop. NC Wildlife Resources Education Specialist, CC King will share activities with educators and youth leaders to teach youth about birds, their migration, and how to help bird habitats.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Cobblestone Farmers Market

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