The Newest from New Pioneers

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November 19, 2024
New Pioneers is Now a Support Hub for Water Samplers!

Did you know Kentucky has more navigable miles of water than any other state except Alaska? Washington, Nelson, and Marion counties are all a part of the Salt River Basin, […]

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November 8, 2024
Celebrating Stewards: Heaven Hill

New Pioneers is always thankful for our wonderful donors and their commitment to supporting our mission of ensuring a healthy future for all! This November, we celebrate the kindness of […]

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October 8, 2024
1,000 Hours Outside Challenge Total!

This Summer, New Pioneers challenged community members of Marion, Nelson, and Washington Counties to track their time spent in nature for the #1000HoursOutsideKY Challenge! This challenge encouraged individuals to spend […]

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October 8, 2024
Sorghum Festival 2024

New Pioneers had a great time at the 2024 Sorghum Festival in Downtown Springfield this October! We are always grateful for opportunities like this festival to educate sustainability in our […]

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October 1, 2024
Space Day School Visit

New Pioneers had the exciting opportunity to visit a local school, G.C. Burkhead Elementary, for a day of Space fun this September! Our community educator spent the day guiding 4th-grade […]

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August 21, 2024
Back to School Events

New Pioneers was delighted to plant new seeds of sustainability at Washington County Open Houses this August through sharing some environmental activities with families! We had the opportunity to share […]

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August 14, 2024
Space Night 2024!

New Pioneers had a great time at our annual Space Night program this August! Space Night is a unique program for the whole family, with opportunities to learn about our […]

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August 7, 2024
Loretto Motherhouse Back to School Ag Bash 2024!

New Pioneers is so grateful to have been a part of the Loretto Motherhouse Back to School Ag Bash this August! Board members, Joyce Minkler and Jenna Wilson, represented New […]

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August 6, 2024
July Member Mingle

New Pioneers was delighted to host a "Member Mingle" this July to help kickstart our annual membership drive! At this "Member Mingle", current and prospective members of New Pioneers joined […]

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July 30, 2024
Environmental Education Bootcamp

New Pioneer's Community Educator, Ivoree, had the opportunity to attend an Environmental Education Bootcamp hosted by the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) this July! This experience allowed Ivoree to […]

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July 18, 2024
Spirit of the Wild Day Camp

New Pioneers had the exciting opportunity to take part in Spirit of the Wild Day Camp with the Nazareth Retreat Center this July. Students had a full day of outdoor […]

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July 10, 2024
New Pioneers participates in Advocacy Training

Our Community Educator, Ivoree, had the wonderful opportunity to attend "Amplify Your Mission: The Power of Nonprofit Advocacy" at the Central Kentucky Community Foundation in Elizabethtown this July! The Kentucky […]

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July 2, 2024
Watershed Watch Sampler Training

New Pioneer's staff members, Julia and Ivoree, had the exciting opportunity to become Watershed Watch samplers this June at a local training in Springfield! Through this training, attendees learned proper […]

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June 26, 2024
Outdoor Exploration Program at the Nelson County Public Library

New Pioneers had the amazing opportunity to lead an Outdoor Exploration Program at the Nelson County Public Library this June! During this program, students were given the chance to explore […]

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June 26, 2024
New Pioneers Onboards Community Educator: Welcome, Ivoree!

New Pioneers is thrilled to welcome Ivoree Sullenbarger as our new Community Educator. Welcome, Ivoree!

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June 26, 2024
“What would you do?” Teen Night Takeover at NCPL

New Pioneers “took to the road” to connect with teens at the Nelson County Public Library, engaging them on pressing environmental issues and breaking the ice to connect with and conserve natural resources.

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June 26, 2024
Training Citizen Scientists: Bioblitz for Loretto Schools Service Week

You can be a citizen scientist! New Pioneers educated and trained young adults to record species diversity at the Loretto Motherhouse as part of the Loretto Schools Service Week.

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June 25, 2024
Nature Week with Saint Joeseph Montessori Children's Center

New Pioneers had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of Nature Week at Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center this June! Nature Week is a great program that gives children […]

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June 19, 2024
Fifteenth Annual Green Festival Promotes Local Sustainability

Join us in celebrating this year's Springfield Green Festival, which highlighted local sustainability resources and solutions on June 15.

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May 31, 2024
New Pioneers and Foundress Sister Claire honored as Climate Heroes

Sr. Claire McGowan, New Pioneers’ foundress, and organization honored as “Climate Heroes”.

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May 31, 2024
Celebrating connections at this year’s Empty Bowl Supper

New Pioneers’ largest fundraiser draws the largest crowd yet - and engages community in fresh, engaging ways.

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May 31, 2024
Centering community: Joining the Marion County Public Library’s Strategic Planning Process

New Pioneers joins the Marion County Public Library’s Strategic Planning Community Panel

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May 31, 2024
Our Commonwealth Bardstown STEM program visit: Water, water everywhere!

Partnership with local nonprofit educates Nelson County learners about water resources and management

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May 31, 2024
“The whole world is in our hands”: A visit with the Springfield Rotary Club

New Pioneers’ presented our new strategic plan and organization updates to the Springfield Rotary Club, reminding members that “The whole world is in OUR hands”!

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May 24, 2024
“Down to Earth” collaboration with SCNs

New Pioneers launches a new collaboration with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: Co-authoring a monthly sustainability column in the Kentucky Standard entitled, “Down to Earth”.

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May 24, 2024
You’re invited: Engage with the 2024 Springfield Green Festival

We’re seeking your support to make this year’s Green Festival the biggest & best event yet! Consider joining as a volunteer, exhibitor, activity leader, or sponsor.

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May 24, 2024
Boyle County Earth Day Celebration Nature Station

Boyle County is “buggy” for New Pioneers’ “Nature Station” offered at the Earth Day festival!

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May 24, 2024
“Solarize Boyle” program opens to Marion and Washington County residents

New Pioneers supports the Solarize Boyle program for Washington and Marion county residents.

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May 24, 2024
Welcome, Ami!

New Pioneers is thrilled to welcome Ami Black as our new Administrative Assistant. Welcome, Ami!

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May 17, 2024
Presentation at Loretto celebrates a long-standing partnership

Visit to the Loretto Community celebrates long-standing support and builds continued collaboration.

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May 17, 2024
Art in Nature program sparks new connections to sustainability

Art in Nature program at the Marion County Public Library wraps up our “Winter Nature Series”, deepening connections to the natural world.

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May 17, 2024
Board Retreat at Bernheim

This year’s Board Retreat drew New Pioneers’ board and staff back to the heart of nature, deep in exploration of who New Pioneers is and how we can grow into the future.

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May 17, 2024
Learning alongside the Kentucky Conservation Committee

This year’s Kentucky Conservation Committe’s Legislative Summit challenges us to take seriously our charge to advocate on behalf of local communities.

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May 17, 2024
Off to Frankfort: KY Nonprofit Day at the Capitol

New Pioneers advocates for conservation, preservation, and stronger nonprofits across the Commonwealth!

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May 17, 2024
Welcome, new board members!

Join us in welcoming Deana, Jenna, Michael, and Will to our Board of Directors!

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April 18, 2024

We're hiring for a full-time Community Educator!

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March 22, 2024
Staff transitions: Celebrating Lana’s service to New Pioneers!

After five years of dedicated service, Lana has moved on from New Pioneers, leaving behind a rich legacy of office and programmatic support as our Administrative Coordinator.

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January 31, 2024
New Pioneers Releases 2023 Impact Report

Learn about New Pioneers' growth and successes in our 2023 Impact Report!

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January 31, 2024
We're hiring!

New Pioneers is hiring for a part-time Community Educator to grow our education efforts.

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June 29, 2023
New Pioneers Announces Leadership Transition

New Pioneers Executive Director Whitney Wurzel passes the torch after four remarkable years of leadership to Interim Executive Director, Julia Gerwe. New Pioneers is grateful and excited to continue our steady work of promoting sustainability in rural communities as our leadership changes hands.

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November 19, 2024
Member Spotlight: Pat H.!

November Member Spotlight As a non-profit organization, members are the backbone of supporting New Pioneers' mission of educating, demonstrating, and advocating for a more sustainable future. To celebrate the community […]

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October 23, 2024
"Composting 101" Moving Forward Forum!

Photos courtesy of Ashley Stout, AmeriCorps Volunteer, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth New Pioneers was delighted to host another Moving Forward Forum this October: Composting 101! Moving Forward Forums offer […]

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October 10, 2024
Member Spotlight: Sister Brenda G.!

October Member Spotlight! Members are a HUGE financial contributor to New Pioneers' efforts to promote sustainability throughout rural Central Kentucky, ensuring a healthy future for current and future generations! Our […]

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October 10, 2024
Celebrating Stewards: The City of Springfield!

Celebrating Stewards: The City of Springfield! As a grassroots organization, donors greatly help New Pioneers empower local individuals to take agency in the health of their communities and environment! New […]

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October 10, 2024
Celebrating Stewards: Simms & Montgomery, Inc.

Celebrating Stewards: Simms & Montgomery, Inc. New Pioneers' many generous donors make it possible for us to educate local communities, demonstrate sustainable living practices, and advocate for strategies to support […]

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October 10, 2024
Celebrating Stewards: The Owsley Brown II Family Foundation!

Celebrating Stewards: The Owsley Brown II Family Foundation! New Pioneers has many generous donors to celebrate for supporting our vision to build thriving networks in rural communities with healthy relationships, […]

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October 10, 2024
Member Spotlight: John Boone!

August Member Spotlight! As a grassroots organization, members are a crucial part of helping New Pioneers "plant seeds of sustainability" among rural communities! Today and every day, we owe thanks […]

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