Lakeshi Satterwhite

We are thrilled to share that Planning Ahead has been selected as a 2026 mini-grant recipient by Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC)! EENC's Mini-Grant Program supports environmental education projects across North Carolina, and this year's cohort was competitive. We're honored to be among the awardees. This funding will directly support our work helping communities move from crisis to readiness, preparing for extreme heat and flooding through hands-on, equity-centered training...

Planning Ahead is now listed in the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners, a curated directory of vetted adaptation service providers designed to help communities find the professional assistance they need to build resilience to climate change. If you are a community organization seeking support for climate change adaptation, this is a valuable resource for connecting with qualified practitioners whose expertise and focus align with your needs. Learn more about Planning Ahead at...

What if the environment isn't just a policy issue, but a healing one? This week, Planning Ahead is creating two spaces to explore exactly that. Both are free. Both are for you. Friday, April 10 · 9:00 AM Coffee & Conversation: Environmental Justice (free event) A Place at the Table, Raleigh Come as you are. Bring your questions, your concerns, your curiosity. This isn't a lecture, it's a real conversation about how environmental justice shows up in our neighborhoods and our lives. Coffees on....