The Fall 2023 Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network is in session!
The WCWLN is a six-week program to educate residents about community issues related to the Walnut Creek Watershed in Raleigh, including watershed management, environmental justice, and green infrastructure. Participants are given the tools to increase environmental awareness and take on community engagement projects. Program members will receive a $400 stipend upon successful completion of the program. The program takes place primarily on Saturdays, from September 9, 2023, through November 18, 2023.
Who is PEJ?
Partners for Environmental Justice (PEJ) is a group of citizens working to advocate for the human and natural communities in Southeast Raleigh.
PEJ formed in the mid 1990s when a group of people from three Episcopal churches in Raleigh gathered to address local issues of environmental justice including flooding, the dumping of trash, and the threat of invasive species in the local ecosystem.
The mission of PEJ is to promote understanding and protection of urban wetlands, enhance community pride, and encourage economic development.
The Story of PEJ: How does a group of dedicated citizens band together to create positive change in a community?
The Fall 2021 Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network
The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN), is a six-week community education and empowerment initiative that Partners for Environmental Justice (PEJ) first implemented in Spring 2021 based on the innovative Atlanta Watershed Learning Network model. WCWLN is a watershed education program where participants gain knowledge and skills to develop sustainable solutions and take action in their communities.
Dates: September 9th - November 20th
To access the Fall 2021 Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network please click here.
We would like to thank the Town of Cary and the City of Raleigh for their generous financial contribution and support for our Fall 2021 Watershed Learning Network and community projects.
