Renew Rocktown

Renew Rocktown Renew Rocktown works at the intersection of environmental sustainability, social equity, and smart economic development.

Join us as we work together to make Harrisonburg and Rockingham a place where people and planet thrive.

Interested in learning more about Energy Check? You're in luck! We are hosting two webinars this month to share more abo...
06/05/2026

Interested in learning more about Energy Check?
You're in luck!
We are hosting two webinars this month to share more about our pilot program Energy Check, a one-stop-shop for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residents to connect with energy efficiency and weatherization resources and programs. We will overview qualifications for various programs, and what services are provided! Time for Q&A throughout.

Join us either
Tuesday, June 9th at 11:00 AM
OR
Wednesday, June 24th at 3:00 PM
Register here! https://forms.gle/6WTZPfaAXGNYpYuV7

This weekend on June 6th at 10:00 am, the Shenandoah Group of Sierra Club, Virginia Wilderness Committee, and PATC North...
06/04/2026

This weekend on June 6th at 10:00 am, the Shenandoah Group of Sierra Club, Virginia Wilderness Committee, and PATC North River Group are organizing a rally in celebration and support of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, or the “Roadless Rule”. The Roadless Rule protects drinking water, wildlife habitats, and world-class recreation opportunities across 58.5 million acres of our national forests, and supports hundreds of local economies. During the rally we enjoy our roadless forests and learn more about what we can do to preserve the Roadless Rule.

Learn more and RSVP Here: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001mGxEVIA0

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲World Bicycle day draws attention to the benefits of biking! Biking is a simple, affordable,...
06/03/2026

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲

World Bicycle day draws attention to the benefits of biking! Biking is a simple, affordable, and environmentally friendly means of transportation. The bicycle also contributes to cleaner air and less congestion and makes education, health care and other social services more accessible!

Price Crenshaw, Community Engagement Coordinator for HCPS, and Volunteer and Renew Rocktown Steering Committee Member Bi...
06/01/2026

Price Crenshaw, Community Engagement Coordinator for HCPS, and Volunteer and Renew Rocktown Steering Committee Member Bill Howe are working to relocate and revitalize the school garden at Waterman Elementary School. They have partnered with Jeremy Harold and Harrisonburg Public Works to source wood through the Urban Wood program.

The goal is to support growing food for the Harrisonburg City Public Schools nutrition program while integrating with school curriculum, aligning garden-based learning into standards of learning.

Our contractors are hard at work today making energy efficiency home improvements in our community as part of our Energy...
05/29/2026

Our contractors are hard at work today making energy efficiency home improvements in our community as part of our Energy Check program. Fixing gaps and leaks in basements and adding weatherstripping to drafty doors can help improve homes' energy efficiency.

Did you know through Energy Check Renew Rocktown is planning on helping 26 homes this year with free energy efficiency improvements!

For more information check our website!

05/29/2026

Downtown businesses can apply for the Commercial Composting Grant, which provides funding for composting services and additional support for participants in the EATS Program. Learn more at downtownharrisonburg.org/commercial-composting-grant

Today we attended a zero-waste lunch hosted by Vine & Fig Educational Outreach Program at Radical Roots Farm. We toured ...
05/27/2026

Today we attended a zero-waste lunch hosted by Vine & Fig Educational Outreach Program at Radical Roots Farm. We toured Radical Roots Organic Farm which provides the produce for Vine and Fig’s Fresh Veggie Series. The Fresh Veggie Series provides education and fresh locally grown veggies to families and individuals in need within our community. Over 450 families and individuals receive weekly produce which is distributed every Tuesday through the Fresh Veggie Series!

We are in the Northeast Neighborhood this week doing two home energy audits as part of our pilot program Energy Check. T...
05/26/2026

We are in the Northeast Neighborhood this week doing two home energy audits as part of our pilot program Energy Check. The audits are provided at no-cost to the homeowners thanks to grant funding and our partnership with Harrisonburg Electric Commission.

During an energy audit, a certified energy auditor looks at your insulation, doors and windows, heating and cooling systems, appliances, and more to determine where you are losing the most energy. This is your chance to learn about your home and where there are opportunities to save!

HEC Customers are eligible for a free energy audit through our program, and we also have additional funding to serve homeowners and renters in Rockingham County.

To learn more about Energy Check and to see what programs and services you qualify for, check out our website!

Building Knowledge: Professional Inspection Services

We’re still thinking about our second annual Earthday luncheon we hosted with Friendly City Food Co-op last month! We br...
05/24/2026

We’re still thinking about our second annual Earthday luncheon we hosted with Friendly City Food Co-op last month!

We brought together over 140 advocates, local representatives, students, growers, non-profit leaders, conservationists, and businesses all committed to a thriving Valley for all. The Luncheon helps people and organizations connect to work happening within our community.
We were excited to award the Cathy Strickler ‘Good Trouble’ Award to Tom Benevento for his ‘commitment to environmental sustainability and social equity’.

Thank you for joining us to connect, celebrate, and share a meal together.

Today we are excited to welcome Allysen Welty Peachey to the Renew Rocktown team! Allysen Welty Peachey (She/Her) is a m...
05/22/2026

Today we are excited to welcome Allysen Welty Peachey to the Renew Rocktown team!

Allysen Welty Peachey (She/Her) is a master’s student at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability studying environmental policy & environmental behavior, education, and communication. A graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, Ally has deep ties with the Valley, and will be supporting Renew Rocktown’s communication and advocacy work this summer. She is passionate about environmental coalition building, community partnerships, and energy advocacy and is eager to bring these skills to Renew Rocktown.

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