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From the Blog

Challenge: Eliminate your Use of Plastic in 2018

January 18, 2018

The world's reliance on plastic products has created many problems that more people are being made aware of, but will not easily be fixed. Plastics are hard to recycle and are not biodegradable.

10 Small and Totally Achievable Environmental New Year's Resolutions

January 10, 2018

If you had trouble settling on a New Year's Resolution this year, Piedmont Environmental Alliance is here to help.

Waste-Free Resolutions

January 4, 2018

Americans generate approximately 254 million tons of trash each year. That’s 508,000,000,000 pounds… a whole lot of zeros. Luckily, there are some easy swaps you can make to reduce the amount of waste you add to our planet.

More on Recycling from PEA Member Barbara

December 12, 2017

As a follow up to my recycling tip blog on October 2nd, I made a visit to the Winston-Salem Waste Management recycling center. I met with Terry Feeney, the Site Manager.

Seven Spooky Suggestions for a Sustainable Halloween

October 18, 2017

With Halloween quickly approaching, there’s still time to incorporate some easy ideas to make your holiday a sustainable one. From decorations to costumes, Halloween provides a great opportunity to put sustainable practices into action.

Recycling Tips

October 2, 2017

We all get into certain routines, including with our recycling.

Community Calendar

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Hike With the Man Van for Yadkin Riverkeeper on Earth Day

Jay Callahan, "The Man Van," is hiking the 36-miles of the Mountains to Sea trail in 24 hours for charities. He is hiking for YADKIN RIVERKEEPER on Sunday, April 22 starting at 9AM and you can join him to celebrate Earth Day!!

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Reynolda Gardens Bonsai for complete beginners

learn how the various pieces of the bonsai puzzle come together and leave with a tree that you have started and can continue to style on your own.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Audubon's Wildflower Walk

Walk amongst the wildflowers with Audubon society! Click here for more information

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Greensboro Beautiful Groovin' in the Garden

Join Greensboro Beautiful for an event thaat will feature live musical performances on two stages in the garden. Other activities include an instrument “petting zoo” and Garden Quest. A variety of food will also be available for purchase. Free admission.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Reynolda Gardens Science Cafe: Mars!

Join Kaleidium for a fun day of learning about Mars and the possibility of life there! Click here for more information

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Green Drinks Winston-Salem

Join 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.