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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Pioneers is thrilled to welcome Ivoree Sullenbarger as our new Community Educator. Welcome, Ivoree!
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.
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.
Join us in celebrating this year's Springfield Green Festival, which highlighted local sustainability resources and solutions on June 15.
Sr. Claire McGowan, New Pioneers’ foundress, and organization honored as “Climate Heroes”.
New Pioneers’ largest fundraiser draws the largest crowd yet - and engages community in fresh, engaging ways.
New Pioneers joins the Marion County Public Library’s Strategic Planning Community Panel
Partnership with local nonprofit educates Nelson County learners about water resources and management
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”!
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”.
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.
Boyle County is “buggy” for New Pioneers’ “Nature Station” offered at the Earth Day festival!
New Pioneers supports the Solarize Boyle program for Washington and Marion county residents.
New Pioneers is thrilled to welcome Ami Black as our new Administrative Assistant. Welcome, Ami!
Visit to the Loretto Community celebrates long-standing support and builds continued collaboration.
Art in Nature program at the Marion County Public Library wraps up our “Winter Nature Series”, deepening connections to the natural world.
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.
This year’s Kentucky Conservation Committe’s Legislative Summit challenges us to take seriously our charge to advocate on behalf of local communities.
New Pioneers advocates for conservation, preservation, and stronger nonprofits across the Commonwealth!
Join us in welcoming Deana, Jenna, Michael, and Will to our Board of Directors!
We're hiring for a full-time Community Educator!
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.
Learn about New Pioneers' growth and successes in our 2023 Impact Report!
New Pioneers is hiring for a part-time Community Educator to grow our education efforts.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
New Pioneers celebrates a successful 2024 Kentucky Gives Day: Our first Kentucky Gives Day, fueling our 1000 Hours Outside programming!
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 […]
