Upcoming Events
Come join us Saturday September 11th from 10am-2pm at the Health and Wellness Festival in Kannapolis. Activities will include free health screenings, a 5K run, a mini farmers market, a Zumba competition and more. 
Come hear Owen Smith, managing director of renewable strategy and compliance at Duke Energy, speak at 6:30 at the Center facility on the Catawba campus. Duke Energy’s renewable energy initiatives will be the topic of the presentation Thursday, Sept. 16.
Come join other "green-minded" people at our EnviroMingle in Concord. 
Join us at Village Park in Kannapolis from 7:30am to 1pm for quick, easy, and free services for your vehicle. Help clean up our local air and improve your gas mileage. 
Leave your ties and heels at home and make it an Evening! The Fifth Annual Ugly Bug Ball and Silent Auction will be held Friday, October 1, at the Center for the Environment facility on the Catawba College campus. There will be hors a local farm fresh dinner, live music, dancing, and more. Our mission is:
To empower citizens in Rowan and Cabarrus counties to address the air quality issues we face.
Our campaign focuses on education about air pollution's impact on our health and economy and actions that reduce air pollution such as the use of alternative fuels and modes of transportation, the preservation of green space and energy conservation. Read more...
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Rowan Transit System Launching a New Branch
Ride on Rowan Express East from Salisbury to Granite Quarry, Rockwell, Faith, and back again for only $1.
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The Center for the Environment's Mission is:
To provide education and outreach centered on prevalent environmental challenges and to foster community-oriented sustainable solutions that can serve as a model for programs throughout the country.