Three ways to #VoteForThePlanet in 2020 October 5, 2020 Are you registered to vote? In recent elections, more than 15 MILLION self-identified environmentalists failed to make it to the polls. Renovating your home? Eco-friendly tips with Preservation Forsyth August 10, 2020 A Guest Blog by David Bergstone and Martha Canipe of Preservation Forsyth. Farming for the future: This NC org is shattering the school-to-prison pipeline August 7, 2020 Big things are happening in our own backyard. Best ways to preserve nature while hiking August 5, 2020 A Guest Blog by Mark Steele Summer in the Southeast: Energy conservation tips for your home July 10, 2020 Interested in how you can conserve energy during these hot North Carolina summers? Check out these tips for changes you can make in your everyday life to save energy and still beat the heat! Happy composting June 17, 2020 Ahhh the sweet smell of compost in the morning. Electing a more sustainable future: How to vote for the environment this November June 5, 2020 Voting is one of the greatest privileges we have as US citizens, yet every election cycle millions of Americans don't make it to the voting booth or face difficulties submitting their vote. A guide to supporting sustainable businesses during COVID-19 April 28, 2020 In the weeks since the COVID-19 outbreak landed here in North Carolina, life as we know it has been turned on its head. Social distancing is a challenge for all of us--we miss hanging out with our friends, being around our co-workers, and of course, supporting our favorite local businesses. Sustainability video + coloring book from Volvo Group North America April 23, 2020 Do your kids love trucks and sustainability? Check out this coloring book from Virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair sponsor Volvo Group North America. the Volvo Truck Coloring Book Go, slow, whoa! with the Kids Cooking Coalition April 16, 2020 A Guest Blog from the Kids Cooking Coalition Sustainability through historic preservation with Preservation Forsyth April 14, 2020 A guest blog post from Martha Canipe of Preservation Forsyth No Wipes in Pipes with WSFC Utilities April 14, 2020 We've all heard stories (or experienced) toilet paper shortages during the Covid-19 shut-down. But, can you substitute "flushable wipes," baby wipes, tissue paper, or anything else if you can't find toilet paper? Water Sampling with the Yadkin Riverkeeper April 13, 2020 Wonder what's in our Yadkin River? Learn more about Yadkin Riverkeeper and their work to monitor the river water and advocate for safer, cleaner water for all of us. A guest blog and video from Marcus Staley III at Yadkin Riverkeeper Simple DIY Yogurt Recipe April 9, 2020 Save money and reduce your single-use plastics with this easy recipe for homemade yogurt. 4 Tips to Make Laundry Day More Sustainable April 3, 2020 Ahhh. Laundry Day. Who doesn't love the smell of clean sheets or your favorite, freshly laundered sweatshirt? In the age of shelter-in-place, now is an important time to keep our living environments healthy and comfortable. Pollinator Activities for All Ages April 1, 2020 Celebrate spring and protect essential pollinators from the comfort and safety of your home and yard. Nature Journaling with Kids March 27, 2020 Looking for a great activity to get your kids outdoors and encourage learning about the natural world? Try nature journaling. Greening Your Dish Routine March 26, 2020 The way you do dishes just got more sustainable. DIY Cleaning Spray 3 Ways March 20, 2020 When it comes to cleaning sprays, store-bought is overrated Looking for a healthy, easy alternative to store bought cleaners? Check out our favorite home-made cleaning recipes. Nature Scavenger Hunts for Kids March 20, 2020 Looking for ideas to keep your kids busy AND get them engaged with the natural world? Nature scavenger hunts are easy to organize and provide independent play for kids of all ages. « first ‹ previous 1 2 3 4 5 next › last » Tags Activities for Kids Climate Action Environmental Education Gardening & Pollinators Local Food & Farming Low Waste Living Recycling Sustainability Tips Virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair Get Updates! Sign up for our newsletter to get updates about new stories from our community. Sign up
Three ways to #VoteForThePlanet in 2020 October 5, 2020 Are you registered to vote? In recent elections, more than 15 MILLION self-identified environmentalists failed to make it to the polls.
Renovating your home? Eco-friendly tips with Preservation Forsyth August 10, 2020 A Guest Blog by David Bergstone and Martha Canipe of Preservation Forsyth.
Farming for the future: This NC org is shattering the school-to-prison pipeline August 7, 2020 Big things are happening in our own backyard.
Summer in the Southeast: Energy conservation tips for your home July 10, 2020 Interested in how you can conserve energy during these hot North Carolina summers? Check out these tips for changes you can make in your everyday life to save energy and still beat the heat!
Electing a more sustainable future: How to vote for the environment this November June 5, 2020 Voting is one of the greatest privileges we have as US citizens, yet every election cycle millions of Americans don't make it to the voting booth or face difficulties submitting their vote.
A guide to supporting sustainable businesses during COVID-19 April 28, 2020 In the weeks since the COVID-19 outbreak landed here in North Carolina, life as we know it has been turned on its head. Social distancing is a challenge for all of us--we miss hanging out with our friends, being around our co-workers, and of course, supporting our favorite local businesses.
Sustainability video + coloring book from Volvo Group North America April 23, 2020 Do your kids love trucks and sustainability? Check out this coloring book from Virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair sponsor Volvo Group North America. the Volvo Truck Coloring Book
Go, slow, whoa! with the Kids Cooking Coalition April 16, 2020 A Guest Blog from the Kids Cooking Coalition
Sustainability through historic preservation with Preservation Forsyth April 14, 2020 A guest blog post from Martha Canipe of Preservation Forsyth
No Wipes in Pipes with WSFC Utilities April 14, 2020 We've all heard stories (or experienced) toilet paper shortages during the Covid-19 shut-down. But, can you substitute "flushable wipes," baby wipes, tissue paper, or anything else if you can't find toilet paper?
Water Sampling with the Yadkin Riverkeeper April 13, 2020 Wonder what's in our Yadkin River? Learn more about Yadkin Riverkeeper and their work to monitor the river water and advocate for safer, cleaner water for all of us. A guest blog and video from Marcus Staley III at Yadkin Riverkeeper
Simple DIY Yogurt Recipe April 9, 2020 Save money and reduce your single-use plastics with this easy recipe for homemade yogurt.
4 Tips to Make Laundry Day More Sustainable April 3, 2020 Ahhh. Laundry Day. Who doesn't love the smell of clean sheets or your favorite, freshly laundered sweatshirt? In the age of shelter-in-place, now is an important time to keep our living environments healthy and comfortable.
Pollinator Activities for All Ages April 1, 2020 Celebrate spring and protect essential pollinators from the comfort and safety of your home and yard.
Nature Journaling with Kids March 27, 2020 Looking for a great activity to get your kids outdoors and encourage learning about the natural world? Try nature journaling.
DIY Cleaning Spray 3 Ways March 20, 2020 When it comes to cleaning sprays, store-bought is overrated Looking for a healthy, easy alternative to store bought cleaners? Check out our favorite home-made cleaning recipes.
Nature Scavenger Hunts for Kids March 20, 2020 Looking for ideas to keep your kids busy AND get them engaged with the natural world? Nature scavenger hunts are easy to organize and provide independent play for kids of all ages.