"Where the Wild Things Are" Day Camp! New Pioneers is delighted to announce our second annual "Where the Wild Things Are" Day Camp from Tuesday June 9 through Friday June 12, 2026 from 9-3 pm at the Loretto Motherhouse! This is an unforgettable and immersive experience for all 6-12-year-olds that you don't want to miss. From […]
2026 Green Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th, from 10 am - 3 pm on Cross Main Street in downtown Springfield, KY, for New Pioneers' annual Green Festival! This year marks the 17th anniversary of celebrating sustainability and our local community at this one-of-a-kind event. We hope to see you (& your crew) […]
New Pioneers is eager to partner with the Rose Dodson STEM Program once again this December! This monthly program allows students of color from Bardstown Elementary School to participate in hands-on, engaging activities that promote the use of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills, growing the STEM career field in the future. This December, […]
Parents Night Out with The Craft Box! Because you deserve a night off—and your kids deserve a night of fall fun! New Pioneers is teaming up with The Craft Box to host a cozy, creative evening on Saturday, November 22nd, from 5:30–8:30 PM. While you enjoy a well-earned break, your kids (ages 5–12) will dive […]
New Pioneers is excited to join the Nelson County Public Library's Homeschool Hangout on Thursday, October 16th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Main Branch! We hope you'll join us for interactive nature play, hands-on environmental education, and free play. Stay tuned for more details!
#1000HoursOutsideKY Challenge New Pioneers is excited to bring back the #1000HoursOutsideKY Challenge for our community members this summer! Join us in recording ALL time spent in the great outdoors from June 1st - September 1st, 2025, to help our community reach our cumulative goal of at least 1,000 hours spent in nature this season. Why […]
Stream Sampler Training! Are you interested in learning more about Kentucky’s waterways through direct experience? What about partnering with others to better understand our waterway’s restoration and protection needs? How about pursuing action to protect and improve our water quality? You’re in the right place! New Pioneers is partnering with the Kentucky Watershed Watch and […]
Green Festival 2025! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26th from 10 am - 3 pm on Cross Main Street in downtown Springfield, KY, for New Pioneers' annual Green Festival! This year marks the 16th anniversary of celebrating sustainability at our one-of-a-kind festival through live music, activities, demonstrations, AND more. You won't want to miss […]
"Where the Wild Things Are" Day Camp Calling all eco-explorers! New Pioneers is excited to announce: "Where the Wild Things Are" Day Camp for the Summer of 2025! Save the date for June 23-27, 2025 from 9 a.m - 4 p.m. at the Loretto Motherhouse for an unforgettable and immersive experience for all 6-12 year […]
"Composting 101!" Moving Forward Forum: New Pioneers is eager to host another Moving Forward Forum on Tuesday, October 22nd from 6-7:30 PM at the Springfield ECTC Campus! Moving Forward Forums are a unique opportunity for adults to come together to learn about pressing environmental issues and sustainable living. These forums also allow attendees to engage […]
