New Pioneers is thrilled to announce our 2025 Empty Bowl Supper, happening on Friday, February 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Cornerstone Acres in Springfield! We invite all members, friends, donors, […]
New Pioneers is thrilled to announce our 2025 Empty Bowl Supper, happening on Friday, February 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Cornerstone Acres in Springfield! We invite all members, friends, donors, […]
Nominate someone you know for a "Pioneer Award" today, by Jan 31, 2025!
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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.
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 […]
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!
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 Pioneers was delighted to lead a wonderful group of 10 local students in "Backyard Beak" activities at the Homeschool Hangout at the Nelson County Public Library Main Branch this […]
New Pioneers partnered with the Loretto Community this Spring to offer a free, hands-on Stream Sampler Training through the Kentucky Watershed Watch program! This unique opportunity brought together teachers, community […]
This May, New Pioneers partnered with the Loretto Community and Marion County Extension Office 4-H to offer Head Start students an engaging and fun-filled field trip to the Loretto Motherhouse […]
New Pioneers Community Educator, Ivoree, attended the second annual "Day of Science Learning" this May, hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education! This unique day brought formal and non-formal science […]
New Pioneers was delighted to kick off Lebanon Elementary School's Primary Outdoor Classroom Series this May! This program allowed 125+ Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade students to connect with nature […]
New Pioneers was delighted to join in on the Earth Day Celebration in downtown Bardstown again this year, hosted by our friend, A Better Nelson County! This celebration brought local […]
This April, New Pioneers hosted nine total assemblies in celebration of Earth Day at Bardstown Primary and Elementary Schools! During each of these assemblies, students first learned about the importance […]
This April, New Pioneers' Community Educator, Ivoree, and Board Chair, Michael, visited the 6th-grade science classroom at St. Joseph Middle School to lead students in an activity we like to […]
New Pioneers' 17th annual Green Festival was a huge hit this April in downtown Springfield, bringing over 200 community members together to celebrate Earth Day in a fun-filled and educational […]
New Pioneers Community Educator, Ivoree, is taking part in the Leadership Nelson County Class of 2026! This unique opportunity brings current and emerging leaders together to address challenges in our […]
