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

Thank you to our 2020 Earth Day Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas Forsyth Country Day School Forsyth Technical Community College Goodwill Industries of NW NC RADIO.COM Temple Emanuel Winston-Salem

Silver Sponsors

Modern Automotive NC Science Festival NC Sierra Club Foothills Group Piedmont Authority for Regional Transit (PART) Reynolda House Museum of American Art Siemens Energy Inc. Triad Air Awareness Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities Yadkin Riverkeeper

Bronze Sponsors

a/perture cinema Forsyth Audubon Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Forsyth County Natural Triad Magazine Piedmont Land Conservancy Summit School The Montessori School of W-S TS Designs Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WS Z. Smith Reynolds Library

Environmental Debate & Education Program Sponsors

88.5 WFDD Downtown Winton-Salem Partnership Kilpatrick Townsend Northwest Geoscience Renewable Energy Design Group

Program Partners

Citizens' Climate Lobby Forsyth County Public Library Gateway Nature Preserve GreeNest Kaleideum Kids Cooking Coalition NC Songwriters Co-op Preservation Forsyth Wild Roots Market Farm WFU Office of Sustainability

Friends of the Fair

Homes by Hamrick Triad Moms on Main Village Juice
Susan Appt Kozie Bartow Susan Elizabeth Beeler Stephanie Bennett Tim & Karin Binkley Bill & Eileen Blancato Valerie & John Brockenbrough Benjamin Burgess Jack & Susan Campbell Paul-Ernest Cheron Patricia Corn Lila Cruikshank Robin Davis Jennifer Ertl Jim & Nancy Fields Anne & Will Fleeson Lauren Frye Lyndsy & Peter Gallins Richard & Jessica Gordon Bobbie Gordon Peter Hairston Bree Hendrick Anne Hines Ed Hunsinger, Sr Annie Jenkins Zina Johnson Dedee Delongpre and Luke Johnston Allen Joines Mary & Randell Jones Jones Donna Juselis Rajesh & Stephanie Kapileshwari Deanna Kaplan Megan Kilpatrick Chris & Katy Lack Maxwell Langfit Terri LeGrand Xiaoyan Leng Janet & Josh Loew Jessica & Mike McCrory Lisa Northrop Turner Patrick Nathan Peifer
Sara Pesek Margaret Scales & Graydon Pleasants Kathleen Pounds Gus & Linda Preschle Christy & Todd Robinson Michael Ryden Sid Shapiro Shona Simpson Adrian Smith Sarah Squire Claire & Randall Tuttle JoAnn & Brent White Brad & Amanda Zabel Lei Zhang Barbara & Steve Zucker

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

Thursday, July 9, 2020

"Bonsai for Fun" by Josh Williams, PJCBG Garden Manager

Come learn how to care for and maintain your own Bonsai tree with John Williams, PJCBG Garden Manager! This event will take place on July 9th at 6 pm with a limit of 25 attendees. Free admission for members of the PJCBG and $5 donation required for non-members.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Container Gardening - Arboretum Adult Education

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Forsyth County to learn about how to grow plants through container gardening! This free online event takes place on July 15th at 11:00am.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Food Talks Webinar: What can food equity look like in the Triad?

Join the Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council and Carolina Creative Works every Wednesday at 12:30pm to hear about food and land accessibility in the Triad! Click here for more information.

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Walkable Winston-Salem Virtual Public Workshop

Join the Steering Committee for the Winston-Salem Pedestrian Plan for a virtual open house. These two events are part of the learning phase for the committee to evaluate the problems of our existing transportation network and draft a plan for improved pedestrian spaces.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council Meeting

Join the Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council for their monthly meeting! This event will take place on July 21st at 2 pm. Click here for more information.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Capital Group July Event - Climate Change in NC

Join Capital Group's webinar to learn more about the effects of climate change in North Carolina and how the Sierra Club and the state are tackling this issue!

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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.

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PEA’s Federal Tax ID # is 74-3183083