Arbor Day Festival
2023-03-25 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us for a free festival featuring live music, food trucks, environmental educators, tree giveaways, paper air monitors, seed balls, and more. Discover the diverse ways trees help us all.
Learn more at https://weplantitforward.org/arbor-day-festival.

2023 NC BREATHE Conference
2023-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States

Earth Action Vigil: Banking On Love
2023-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Uptown Center City, 100 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
GreenFaith joins with local and regional climate activists including 350.org and Rainforest Action Network for a day of action at Bank of America in advance of the annual shareholders meeting. Banks need to hear from us! Help us send the urgent message to stop funding fossil fuel projects that are driving climate change, endangering lives, infringing on Indigenous rights and threatening the well-being of future generations.
This event is part of a nationally coordinated action with STMP targeting bank headquarters around the country as 4 major US banks (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank and JP Morgan Chase) continue to bank on dirty fossil fuels. RSVP here to show your support for a healthier planet and cleaner air!

Charlotte Earth Day
2023-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 | First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
CleanAIRE NC is a proud sponsor of Charlotte’s Earth Day celebration at First Ward Park. Come celebrate the beauty and diversity of our ecosystems, and discover climate solutions and the park’s new air quality monitoring station.
Don’t forget to visit our CleanAIRE NC exhibit table and say “hi!”
Learn more at charlotteearthday.com/

NoDa Arbor Day
2023-04-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Divine Barrel Brewing, 3701 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
On Sunday, April 16th, join us and the NoDa NBA for a free and family-fun Arbor Day Celebration of the wonderful things NoDa’s tree canopy does for the neighborhood! The event will include two showings of the movie “The Lorax;” live music; food trucks; seedlings giveaways; family-friendly outdoor games; and free books for tree-loving children and adults.
Be sure to stop by CleanAIRE NC’s booth and say “hi”! Learn more and reserve your spot.

Corporate Earth Day Breakfast
2023-04-20 08:30 - 10:30 | The Royal Banquet, 3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
EarthShare NC is holding the 9th annual Corporate Earth Day Breakfast, which brings together businesses with common goals of corporate social responsibility and sustainability. The event will feature an inspirational and interactive session with a Fortune 500 advisor, corporate networking, an awards ceremony, and breakfast. Get your tickets here and consider sponsoring a table to spread brand awareness!

Decolonizing Practice in Global Health & Beyond
2023-04-20 09:00 - 2023-04-21 15:00 | Duke University School of Nursing, 307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC, 27710, United States
The Decolonize, Dismantle and Redesign student working group is hosting a two-day hybrid webinar event entitled From Academia to Action: Decolonizing Practice in Global Health and Beyond on April 20-21. Join a conversation with global health practitioners, scholars, and activists from across the globe to explore decolonizing practice, broaden perspectives on collective-building and solidarity, and learn how to participate in decolonial action. This event aims to acknowledge the harmful nature of academic institutions and elucidate pathways to healing and reform. Join us in person at the Duke School of Nursing, Room 1103, or via Zoom. In-person attendance is limited to 80 people. This event is open to the public.
Register in-person or on Zoom here.

Celebrate Earth Day 2023
2023-04-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join the City of Raleigh for a FREE community event to explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages.

LEARN about what the City of Raleigh and Community Partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh.
TAKE ACTION and pledge to volunteer and make personal changes to support the environment.
CELEBRATE the Raleigh Environmental Award Winners taking climate action across the community.
WATCH the movie WALL-E at the conclusion of the event.

More details, vendor information, and event schedule can be found here.

Film Screening: The Smell of Money
2023-04-21 18:00 - 20:30 | UNC–Charlotte, Cone University Center, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28223, United States
Join documentary film producer Jamie Berger for a special film screening of The Smell of Money, followed by a conversation about the impacts of industrial-scale hog farming in eastern North Carolina.
Tickets are free but limited. Reserve your spot here.

Piedmont Earth Day Fair
2023-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
If you’re in the Piedmont area, head to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds—rain or shine—to take part in the largest Earth Day celebration and one-day environmental education event in North Carolina. Don’t miss live demos and music, debates, yoga, chickens, and more.
Go here for more information on the event and the speakers, and join the discussion on Facebook!

Drive Electric Earth Day 2023
2023-04-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Come see why the future of vehicles is electric! Get to ride in your favorite EVs and even test electric scooters and bicycles. Chat with EV owners and local EV clubs, and learn about the solar and expanded solar tax credit. You’ll also find out how to charge and maintain an EV and why you should make the switch. Find out if the rumors are true; are electric cars really more fun to own and drive?
Learn more and register for the event here.

Air Quality Awareness Week
2023-05-01 - 2023-05-05 | Virtual
May marks the start of ozone season. To facilitate action to improve America’s air quality, May 1st through May 5th is dedicated to celebrating Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW).
The overall theme for this year is “Working Together for Clean Air.” But each day of the week will highlight specific topics and efforts:
Monday, May 1: Wildfires & Smoke
Tuesday, May 2: Asthma & Your Health
Wednesday, May 3: Air Quality & Transportation
Thursday, May 4: Air Quality & Climate
Friday, May 5: Participatory Science
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting resources that increase air quality awareness and encourage people to take action and incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily living.
Air Quality Awareness Week also provides an opportunity for people to learn about what causes poor air quality and how people can prepare for and respond to events and environments with poor air quality—not just during the month of May, but year-round!
Learn more and find out how you can help spread awareness here.

World Asthma Day
2023-05-02 | Virtual
World Asthma Day is a global initiative that aims to bring awareness to the condition, access to medication, and improvements in asthma care, regardless of the patient’s home country. This year’s theme is “Asthma Care for All.”
World Asthma Day Activity Ideas

Climate Change and Mental Health Interventions Workshop
2023-05-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
People around the world are experiencing the physical and mental health impacts of the climate crisis. Certain populations are also coping with stressors like financial insecurity or race-based violence, compounding the effects on mental health.
The American Public Health Association’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity is hosting an interactive workshop on approaching mental health interventions from a public health perspective while being sensitive to vulnerable populations. It also coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month.
Learn more and register for this workshop.

IRA Funding for Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Improvements
2023-05-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join the North Carolina Council of Churches for a webinar on funding opportunities under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that can help your place of worship, other nonprofit, local government, or business affordably access solar energy and energy efficiency improvements.
What: A free webinar featuring tax & energy consultants Randy Lucas and Laura Combs of Eagle Solar & Light
When: Tues., May 2nd from 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: Online! Click here link to register.
For the first time, the IRA allows tax-exempt and governmental entities to directly invest in clean energy and clean transportation and receive applicable tax credits as a direct payment.
Who Should Attend: This webinar is for clergy, nonprofit staff and board members, governmental decision-makers, and activists who want to learn about these exciting opportunities.
Part 1: A basic overview of the IRA: clean energy and clean transportation tax credits available to tax-exempt entities for the first time through Direct Pay — what we know and what we do not know regarding eligibility, timing, and procedures.
Part 2: Overview of the Energy Justice/Environmental Justice-related incentives and strategies for tax-exempt organizations, including “ripple effect” benefits for job training, cleaner local communities, energy-efficient affordable housing development, electric transportation solutions, and weather resiliency.
Part 3: IRA strategies and best practices for 2023 and beyond. What smart tax-exempt organizations can do to truly thrive under the new program opportunities.

Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board Meeting
2023-05-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Clinton City Hall, 221 Lisbon St, Clinton, NC, 28328, United States
The NC Dept. of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its quarterly business meeting in-person on May 4 at 3 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend and/or provide comments either in-person or online.
More information, including a speaker sign-up form, can be found here.

Public Stakeholder Input Session: Animal Waste Management General Permits
2023-05-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Sampson County Exposition Center, 414 Warsaw Road, Clinton, NC, 28328, United States
The NC Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public stakeholder input session on May 9 as part of the renewal process for six Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) General Permits. Input from the event, as well as input received during the 60-day comment period through June 5, will be considered in the development of the draft permits which will become effective in 2024.
More information can be found here.
The public stakeholder input session will be held at the Sampson County Expo Center’s Heritage Hall, 414 Warsaw Road in Clinton. Members of the public can drop-in throughout the event and visit several information stations focused on aspects of the existing permits to provide their comments and ask questions. Division of Water Resources staff will make a brief presentation hourly to give an overview of the program and current permits.
Through June 5, members of the public and interested parties are invited to submit comments on three existing state general permits for animal operations and three existing state general permits for animal farm digester systems. These comments will be considered during the process of drafting renewed permits.

Marine Debris Removal and Living Shoreline Maintenance
2023-05-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve, 899-837, State Rd 1538, Holly Ridge, NC, 28445, United States
Volunteers will work to remove marine debris from the estuarine shoreline, roadside, and oyster shell. Volunteers will also help to maintain the living shorelines by replacing and adjusting oyster shell bags on the reef.
No special skills or knowledge are required. You will receive the basic training needed. Volunteers should bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunglasses. Please dress for the weather in clothes that are comfortable and that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are required. Gloves, boots, trash pickers, and trash bags will all be provided. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them.
Learn more and register here.

RiverFest 2023
2023-05-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 Catawba St, Belmont, NC, 28012, United States
Celebrate summer and the Catawba River at RiverFest 2023. Catawba Riverkeeper’s annual family- and dog-friendly event is back at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park on Saturday, May 13!
Walk through the exhibitor zone, take your kids to the Education Pavilion, listen to live music, kayak on the river, and enjoy food and beverages from local food trucks and craft breweries. You can also shop for Catawba Riverkeeper apparel, find unique handmade items at the Artisan Tent!
Learn more here!

Environmental Justice Listening Session
2023-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Charlotte (Location TBD), Charlotte, NC, United States
The Office of Governor Roy Cooper wants to hear about your ideas for achieving environmental justice in North Carolina. Snacks, childcare, and Spanish interpretation services will be provided.

Women in Green
2023-05-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Multi-City Celebreation
This year, USGBC Carolinas and E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs will co-host Women in Green, celebrating the impact of women professionals in the environmental field and sharing experiences. The event will convenie with green leaders to celebrate in four locations on May 24: Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, and Greenville, SC.
Learn more and reserve your spot here.

Environmental Justice Listening Session
2023-06-17 12:30 - 15:00 | Camino Health Center, 201 Stetson Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States
The Office of Governor Roy Cooper wants to hear about your ideas for achieving environmental justice in North Carolina.
Snacks, childcare, and Spanish interpretation services will be provided.
If you would like to preview topics that will be discussed and/or provide feedback online, please visit forms.office.com/g/EfYxujv2E4

Webinar: Available Tools to Advance Our Understanding of Cumulative Impacts
2023-07-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is upgrading its tools and techniques to measure community assets and vulnerabilities related to chemical stressors (air, land, and water) and non-chemical stressors (health and weather). Join the Available Tools to Advance Our Understanding of Cumulative Impacts webinar on July 11 to see three tools designed to improve our understanding of these determinants and their impact on disadvantaged communities.
Register here >>

Tracking Awareness Week 2023: Data for Action
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-21 | Nationwide, United States
The CDC’s National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program is hosting the eighth annual Tracking Awareness Week with the theme “Data for Action.” Each day of Tracking Awareness Week will highlight a different topic:

Monday: Innovation
Tuesday: Health equity
Wednesday: Data in action
Thursday: Collaboration
Friday: Data modernization

This is an opportunity to shine a light on important environmental health issues and showcase how the Tracking Program performs. Find out how you can get involved.

"Cash-In" on Clean Energy Tour
2023-07-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join Mayor Vi Lyles and America Is All In for an expert-led workshop on how to unlock federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The event is free for leaders from business, government, and the community.
Don’t miss out: Former US EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Charlotte Regional Business Alliance CEO Janet LaBar will be joining the event as special guests!
Thursday, July 20, 2023 @ 12:00 PM ET
Charlotte, NC
RSVP now to reserve your complimentary lunch
http://bit.ly/44b0XKm

Duke Energy Rate Hikes: Pre-Hearing Webinar
2023-07-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to raise your energy bill by 17%! Join People Power NC for a virtual conversation at 7pm about Duke Energy’s proposal, upcoming public hearings, and how you can most effectively raise your concerns.
Learn more and register here.

Southern Climate Action Webinar
2023-07-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is hosting a webinar at 12:30pm on a historic opportunity for climate progress. Learn how SELC is translating recent federal law and funding into real climate progress for the South and beyond.
Don’t miss out on hearing from SELC’s President and Executive Director, DJ Gerken, and other climate leaders. Learn more and register here: southernenvironment.org/webinar-registration/

Charlotte Moral Monday Rally
2023-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 East 4th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
While the NCGA unleashes its extreme and violent agenda on the people, the Southern Piedmont Circle of the N.C. Poor People’s Campaign will hold a Moral Monday event on Mon., July 24, at 6:30pm at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St., Uptown.
The event will feature several speakers, including persons who are impacted by poverty, racism, and discrimination against immigrants; as well as local Charlotte clergy leaders from across the religious spectrum. Musical performances will also be included in the hour-long program.
Learn more here.

Open House: Proposed Biogas Project in Gaston
2023-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Odom Civic Center, 221 Craige Street, Gaston, NC, 27832, United States
There will be an “Open House” on Wednesday, July 26 in Gaston County hosted by Monarch Bioenergy, a proponent of a local biogas project. We encourage you to attend the meeting to support concerned community members and ask critical questions of the company representatives about the Monarch Bioenergy project:
Open House: Proposed Biogas Project in Gaston
The Odom Civic Center
221 Craige Street, Gaston, NC 27832
Wednesday, July 26 2023
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Community of Practice Workshop: Extreme Heat Events
2023-07-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Greenlinks Analytics July 27th at 1pm EST/10am PST for July’s Community of Practice Workshop on the impacts of extreme heat events nationwide and how their data mapping tool, GEM, locates the neighborhoods most negatively burdened by urban heat intensity.
The Greenlink Analytics Equity Team will lead a discussion on the implications of extreme heat events on our health, housing, and bills, and approaches to mitigate its negative effects in our communities.
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