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 Authorirt 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

Program Partners

Kaleideum Kids Cooking Coalition NC Songwriters Co-Op
NOMAD Farms Sawtooth School for Visual Art Winston-Salem Mixxer, Inc.

Friends of the Fair

Homes by Hamrick Triad Moms on Main Village Juice

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

Saturday, April 25, 2020

15th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair

Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance for our 15th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Monday, March 30, 2020

A Lecture By Gaye Theresa Johnson, UCLA, Author of These Walls Will Fall: Protest at the Intersection of Immigrant Detention

Wake Forest University's “Transportation is Everything” is a spring-semester event series, in collaboration with partners across the university and the Winston-Salem community. We’ll explore who travels where, how, and with what consequences for our neighborhoods and community.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Flowers are Bee-Loved

A Forsyth County Event, join Nancy Adamson, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Xerces Society and USDA NRCS to learn more about how planting for pollinators benefits both us and other wildlife.

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Sierra Club Greybeard Overlook Hike

Join Western North Carolina Group for a hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail. Length is approx 4.5 miles (round trip); Level of difficulty is Moderate (due to rocky terrain & slight elevation change). Offers nice views, and a high shrubby area, and a beautiful grove of Spruce & Fir trees.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Please Save Our Earth - Rookie Science

Join the Greensboro Public Library to celebrate Earth Day with great hands-on activities all about our planet. This program is for children K-5th grade.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Tour of Heartical Produce Farmacy

The name says everything! An N.C. Cooperative Extension Event, this is a tour of an urban farm made with heart and love of the community of High Point where they grow rich organic food to feed the soul and belly.

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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.

PEA’s Federal Tax ID # is 74-3183083