We are Piedmont Environmental Alliance

EDUCATORS

Empowering people of all ages with the tools and knowledge to champion environmental sustainability

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Our events educate, inspire action and build community all year round

CHANGE-MAKERS

We work to influence policy and practice on environmental issues

Piedmont Environmental Alliance

Building a healthier, more economically vibrant and environmentally sustainable community

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.

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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.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Let’s Taco Bout Sustainability

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Forsyth Audubon Chapter Meeting

Join Forsyth Audubon for their Chapter Meeting on January 28th, at 7:00 pm. Following the meeting, World Traveler and Forsyth Audubon member Shelley Rutkin will tell us about the birds of China. Click here for more information.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Recycle Right!

Join the Sierra Club for an interactive presentation and dialogue on what materials are currently accepted by the county. Maitre Meyer, Mecklenburg County Recycling Educator, will present the challenges and costs of improper recycling and how residents can help.

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Woodland Management: What is Right for You and Your Woodland?

Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn about how you can take better care of your woodlands.

Friday, April 24, 2020

GCC's Garden Tour & Celebration Luncheon

Join the Garden Club Council of Winston-Salem on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th for their Celebration Luncheon and Garden Tour. The biennial tour is a rare opportunity to explore the secret gardens hiding within the city limits of Winston-Salem.

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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 and champion environmental issues with their families, schools, and communities.

Exciting community engagement and events

We organize events that educate, inspire pro-environmental action, build community, and provide engagement opportunities for people of all ages. 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

Thank you to our 2019 Earth Day Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas Foothills Brewing Forsyth Country Day School HanesBrands
The Montessori School of Winton-Salem

Silver Sponsors

Beta Verde / Cobblestone Farmers Market Modern Automotive
NC Sierra Club Foothills Group
PART Reynolda House Museum of American Art Robin Craig Photo Siemens Energy, Inc. Temple Emanuel Winston-Salem Triad Air Awareness

Bronze Sponsors

Forsyth Audubon Society Forsyth Family Magazine
Nu Expression Piedmont Land Conservancy
Summit School TS Designs
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WS Yadkin Riverkeeper

Environmental Debate & Education Program Sponsors

88.5 WFDD Northwest Geoscience Wells Fargo

Program Partners

Bookmarks Kaleideum Roots First Design Sawtooth School for Visual Art

Friends of the Fair

a/perture cinema Bagel Station Custom Homes by Hamrick Ethos Engineering Express Graphics Freedom Creative Solutions Gallins Family Farm Moutain Park Spring Water Scruggs Leadership The Olio Triad Moms on Main Wake Forest University EMS
Kozie Bartow Stephanie Bennett Tim & Karin Binkley Bill & Eileen Blancato Valerie & John Brockenbrough Jack & Susan Campbell Mark Cohn Lila Cruikshank Dedee Delongpre Johnston Jim & Nancy Fields Anne & Will Fleeson Richard & Jessica Gordon Bobbie Gordon
Charlotte Hanes Jim Hanes Laura Hortal Ed Hunsinger, Sr Annie Jenkins Mary & Randell Jones Rajesh & Stephanie Kapileshwari Megan Kilpatrick Terri LeGrand Don Lendle Josh & Janet Loew Wanda Maloney Richard G. Moye Jr. Lisa Northrop Alan Palmiter
Gus & Linda Preschle Trevor Shelton Allen & Jane Smart John & Barbara Sprainitis Sarah Squire Nicole & Brian Stebbins Bud Stentz Gayle Tuch Patrick Turner Claire & Randall Tuttle Brad & Amanada Zabel Lei Zhang