We are Piedmont Environmental Alliance

EDUCATORS

Empowering students with the tools and knowledge to champion environmental sustainability

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Hosting events and building partnerships that educate and inspire action

CHANGE MAKERS

Advocating for environmental policies and practices

Piedmont Environmental Alliance

For a more just, resilient, and sustainable Piedmont Triad

From the Blog

A Green Career Conversation with Brandon Herman of Renu Energy Solutions

May 7, 2025

Second Harvest Flips the Switch on One of North Carolina’s Largest Rooftop Solar Arrays

April 22, 2025

Community Calendar

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Green Home Tour

Tour sustainable homes in Winston-Salem!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Waterfall Wonders Hike

This 3.6-mile hike will take us by the gently tiered Hidden Falls and Windows Falls. It meanders down the mountain along the Indian Creek, through Rhododendron thickets and oak forest, and ends at the Dan River.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Evening Volunteer Workday at the Arboretum - May

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and our NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Forsyth County to help beautify the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. Tasks will include planting, weeding, mulching, and more.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Sun Prints and Shadow Art

Using the power of the sun and science, join us for this educational program and craft to learn more about our life source, the sun! This program is great hands-on learning for kids and suitable for all ages. We will meet at the Lake Bathhouse.

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Fern Identification Workshop

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Morning Paddling at Hanging Rock

Come spend a relaxing morning paddling out on Hanging Rock Lake. Canoes, kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Proper clothing and footwear are suggested. We will meet at the lake bathhouse. This program is suitable for ages 16+.

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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 more just, resilient, and environmentally sustainable Piedmont Triad.

Dynamic programs that educate and empower

Our education programs engage 4,000+ students across the Piedmont Triad annually, with in-person and online curricula and programs that develop young leaders ready to champion environmental action.

Exciting community engagement and events

We organize events that educate, 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

Thank you to our 2025 Earth Day Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

88.5 WFDD Public Radio for the Piedmont Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Audacy Greensboro Fader Real Estate Foothills Brewing Harvest Table Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation Piedmont Federal Bank Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC Temple Emanuel Winston-Salem WSFC Utilities

Silver Sponsors

Blanco Tackabery Duke Energy Forsyth Country Day School Gateway Nature Preserve MUSE Winston-Salem NC Clean Energy Technology Center + TEVA of NC NC Sierra Club Foothills Group Parkway United Church of Christ P iedmont Land Conservancy Renu Energy Solutions S.G. Atkins Community Development Corp Siemens Energy Woshbox Yadkin Riverkeeper

Bronze Sponsor

Bashavia Gardens Crossnore Communities for Children FirstHand Climbing Foundation Doctor Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County HanesBrands Inc. Image360 Mast General Store Moms Clean Air Force - North Carolina NC League of Conservation Voters & Power Up North Carolina Forestry Association Special Collections (Wake Forest University) Summit School Thriving Together Truliant Federal Credit Union Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WS Winston Salem Chronicle Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Young Entrepreneurs Program

Environmental Debate Sponsor

Northwest Geoscience

Program Partners

Art SHAC, Forsyth County Beekeepers Association, Forsyth County Public Library, Hanes Middle School EcoWarriors, Juxtaposition Fine Arts, Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful, Mixxer Community Makerspace, NC Songwriters Co-op, Owl's Roost Wildlife Education, Piedmont Forest School, Salem Soil Solutions, Village Fabric Shop, Wake Debate, Yoga with Ms. Christine

Friends of the Fair

a/perture cinema Freedom Creative Solutions Mountain Park Spring Water TS Design Triad Compost Service