New Pioneers is set to participate in the Farm, Home, and Garden Show on April 11th-12th at the Marion County Event Center and Sportsplex! Be sure to stop by our booth from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, the 11th, or from noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday, the 12th, to try out our […]
Join New Pioneers' Executive Director, Julia Gerwe-Nicholson, to learn how you can grow your own native plant garden. Julia is joined by Carolyn Cromer with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to share background on the importance of planting native plants and how to get started - right where you are! This discussion is being […]
New Pioneers will visit the Kindergarten classes from Bardstown Primary School this April to lead an interactive "Red Light, Green Light" assembly! This assembly will allow students to celebrate Earth Day with collaborative, hands-on games and discussions about sustainable and unsustainable habits. Stay tuned to our website to read more about this school visit! […]
New Pioneers will conduct a classroom visit with sixth-grade students this April at St. Joseph Middle School to help students celebrate Earth Day in an informational and fun fashion! This visit will focus on the 5 Rs of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot, and will offer a variety of group discussions, hands-on activities, […]
New Pioneers will visit the first-grade classes from Bardstown Primary School this April to lead an interactive "Red Light, Green Light" assembly! This assembly will allow students to celebrate Earth Day with collaborative, hands-on games and discussions about sustainable and unsustainable habits. Stay tuned to our website to read more about this school visit! […]
New Pioneers will visit classes from Bardstown Elementary School this April to lead an interactive "Red Light, Green Light" assembly! This assembly will allow students to celebrate Earth Day with collaborative, hands-on games and discussions about sustainable and unsustainable habits. Stay tuned to our website to read more about this school visit! Please note, […]
New Pioneers will join A Better Nelson County for their Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Mayor's Park in downtown Bardstown! This celebration will feature local environmental organizations, sustainable student projects, speeches from local leaders, and more. We hope to see you there for this special […]
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, the Loretto Community, and the Marion County Cooperative Extension Office are partnering together this May to offer an outdoor exploration day for 80 local Head Start students! This fun-filled day will feature a hayride, nature music, outdoor exploration, hands-on learning opportunities, and more across the expansive Loretto Motherhouse Farm property. Please note, this […]
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 waterways’ 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 […]
New Pioneers is eager to join in on another Homeschool Hangout with the Nelson County Public Library on Thursday, May 21st, from 1-3 pm! This program is open to ALL homeschool families, and will include a variety of hands-on activities, discussions, and games to connect with and learn about nature. We hope to see you […]
"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 […]
