How to Fix Sorry Soils February 17, 2016 Do you have bare spots in your yard? You might call these areas of poor soil ‘sorry soil’, because they are sorry examples of what good soils should look like. 4 Ways to Sustainably Share the Love this Valentine's Day February 9, 2016 Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for chocolate, wine, and flowers. However, the impact these indulgences have on the environment and producers is often forgotten. Composting Year-round January 20, 2016 Did you know that you can still compost in the winter? If you are already removing leaves and picking up fallen branches from your landscape and driveway to make your yard look nice, why not compost them. Nearly 30 percent of the waste homeowners throw in the garbage each year can be composted. Planting Trees for Energy Conservation June 17, 2015 Homeowners go to great lengths to conserve energy in this era of tight budgets and environmental awareness. However, many do not realize that the simple act of planting a tree can result in energy savings. Energy Explorers debuts at East Forsyth Middle School May 21, 2015 Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) launched its new hands-on learning program, Energy Explorers, at East Forsyth Middle School, on Friday, May 15 when it presented the program to nearly 200 7th graders. Answer: The Healing Arts Club April 23, 2015 Question: What is The New "Angie's List” of Holistic Practitioners? Will you meet the Zero Waste Challenge? April 6, 2015 The tenth annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds from 10 AM–5PM. Guests at the Earth Day Fair are asked to meet PEA’s Zero Waste Challenge. Celebrating TEN Years! March 12, 2015 The Tenth Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair is just six weeks away, and all the details are falling into place for a celebration to remember! Water is Worth Preserving and Protecting March 9, 2015 If you've watched the news lately, you've seen lots of negative happenings with water. Water is a vital resource we often take for granted; plus here in the South we're paying less than a penny per gallon! Camp Tiny House - A Co-Housing Community February 19, 2015 My personal goal is to be off-grid, no mortgage, poor and happy. Urban Homesteading may best describe all of my efforts. Geothermal Heat Pumps - Everything You Need to Know January 28, 2015 What is a Geothermal Heat Pump? The Label is the Law January 19, 2015 How many of us buy a product and are so sure we know how to use it, we skip reading the instructions? WD40 is a great example. It is an excellent lubricant for door hinges and other squeaky places but it is not appropriate to use as a killing spray. Icy Conditions, No Problem! January 19, 2015 Are you prepared for changing weather conditions? Urban Homesteading: Building a Chicken Coop December 18, 2014 I’m on a personal quest to build an Urban Homestead. Urban homesteading is about taking a step backwards and living a simpler, purposeful life but doing it in a city environment – surrounded by the modern world. Bugs in my creek? Why they are a vital part of stream habitats. December 18, 2014 Many people have seen flies of various types near creeks and rivers. If you like fishing, you may recognize some of these names: mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, dragonflies and dobsonflies. Support PEA on #GivingTuesday December 1, 2014 The terms Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become synonymous with the holidays. Now, join with thousands of others to proclaim #GivingTuesday as one of the most important days this holiday season — a day to give back. Wood's Warmth: There is a lot to know about how to use it November 19, 2014 Wood was our first fuel source and is renewable as opposed to coal, oil and natural gas. Research shows that there is enough fuel wood available in the nation to heat more than half of the homes each year. PEA announces expanded programming, honors volunteers and elects new Board Members. November 18, 2014 At the Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) Annual Meeting, held November 18, 2014 at Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem, PEA announced plans for expanded programming, named a volunteer and green business of the year and welcomed new board members. Bring Back the Buffer with Shoreline Gardening October 15, 2014 Did you know that typical landscaping practices could actually harm rivers and creeks? Most people that live by water resources like to remove all the landscape for a clear view. Why not, if you live near the water, you want to see it! Sustainably Simple Solar Projects to Help Offset Winter Utilities October 15, 2014 Tired of the ever increasing cost of utilities for your home? 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How to Fix Sorry Soils February 17, 2016 Do you have bare spots in your yard? You might call these areas of poor soil ‘sorry soil’, because they are sorry examples of what good soils should look like.
4 Ways to Sustainably Share the Love this Valentine's Day February 9, 2016 Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for chocolate, wine, and flowers. However, the impact these indulgences have on the environment and producers is often forgotten.
Composting Year-round January 20, 2016 Did you know that you can still compost in the winter? If you are already removing leaves and picking up fallen branches from your landscape and driveway to make your yard look nice, why not compost them. Nearly 30 percent of the waste homeowners throw in the garbage each year can be composted.
Planting Trees for Energy Conservation June 17, 2015 Homeowners go to great lengths to conserve energy in this era of tight budgets and environmental awareness. However, many do not realize that the simple act of planting a tree can result in energy savings.
Energy Explorers debuts at East Forsyth Middle School May 21, 2015 Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) launched its new hands-on learning program, Energy Explorers, at East Forsyth Middle School, on Friday, May 15 when it presented the program to nearly 200 7th graders.
Answer: The Healing Arts Club April 23, 2015 Question: What is The New "Angie's List” of Holistic Practitioners?
Will you meet the Zero Waste Challenge? April 6, 2015 The tenth annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds from 10 AM–5PM. Guests at the Earth Day Fair are asked to meet PEA’s Zero Waste Challenge.
Celebrating TEN Years! March 12, 2015 The Tenth Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair is just six weeks away, and all the details are falling into place for a celebration to remember!
Water is Worth Preserving and Protecting March 9, 2015 If you've watched the news lately, you've seen lots of negative happenings with water. Water is a vital resource we often take for granted; plus here in the South we're paying less than a penny per gallon!
Camp Tiny House - A Co-Housing Community February 19, 2015 My personal goal is to be off-grid, no mortgage, poor and happy. Urban Homesteading may best describe all of my efforts.
The Label is the Law January 19, 2015 How many of us buy a product and are so sure we know how to use it, we skip reading the instructions? WD40 is a great example. It is an excellent lubricant for door hinges and other squeaky places but it is not appropriate to use as a killing spray.
Urban Homesteading: Building a Chicken Coop December 18, 2014 I’m on a personal quest to build an Urban Homestead. Urban homesteading is about taking a step backwards and living a simpler, purposeful life but doing it in a city environment – surrounded by the modern world.
Bugs in my creek? Why they are a vital part of stream habitats. December 18, 2014 Many people have seen flies of various types near creeks and rivers. If you like fishing, you may recognize some of these names: mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, dragonflies and dobsonflies.
Support PEA on #GivingTuesday December 1, 2014 The terms Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become synonymous with the holidays. Now, join with thousands of others to proclaim #GivingTuesday as one of the most important days this holiday season — a day to give back.
Wood's Warmth: There is a lot to know about how to use it November 19, 2014 Wood was our first fuel source and is renewable as opposed to coal, oil and natural gas. Research shows that there is enough fuel wood available in the nation to heat more than half of the homes each year.
PEA announces expanded programming, honors volunteers and elects new Board Members. November 18, 2014 At the Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) Annual Meeting, held November 18, 2014 at Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem, PEA announced plans for expanded programming, named a volunteer and green business of the year and welcomed new board members.
Bring Back the Buffer with Shoreline Gardening October 15, 2014 Did you know that typical landscaping practices could actually harm rivers and creeks? Most people that live by water resources like to remove all the landscape for a clear view. Why not, if you live near the water, you want to see it!
Sustainably Simple Solar Projects to Help Offset Winter Utilities October 15, 2014 Tired of the ever increasing cost of utilities for your home? Feeling helpless to power bills that rise as the temperature drops, regardless of how many sweaters you pack on? If you are interested in saving on heating, cooking and hot water costs, solutions are easier than you might think.