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Follow the link above to check out PEC sponsored events. Or read below for a variety of events sponsored by groups throughout the region. 

Mar 5-Mar 31: Our Water Our Future

Teaser image link to article Mar 5-Mar 31: Our Water Our Future(Charlottesville) See a unique exhibit on the Charlottesville-Albemarle community water supply as Charlottesville Tomorrow shares its independent analysis and history of Charlottesville & Albemarle's long-term water supply plans at this reception. 

Mar 19: Forum for Rural Innovation

Teaser image link to article Mar 19: Forum for Rural Innovation(Frederick) Attend the Sixth Annual Forum for Rural Innovation to learn about new approaches for agriculture and rural prosperity. The forum will include exhibits and feature some of the most progressive and recognized farms and researchers in the US. 

Mar 19-Apr 3: Art Exhibit: Celebrating Open Space

Teaser image link to article Mar 19-Apr 3: Art Exhibit: Celebrating Open Space(Clarke) See winning photos from Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority's inaugural photo contest. 

Mar 20: Hopewell Observatory with the Bull Run Mountain Conservancy

Teaser image link to article Mar 20: Hopewell Observatory with the Bull Run Mountain Conservancy(Fauquier) The Hopewell Observatory will be open for an evening of stargazing. Mars and some spectacular deep sky objects (Orion nebula, the Pleiades, Crab nebula, etc.) will be up in the night sky. Dress warmly. Event subject to clear skies. 

Mar 20-21: First Annual Gardening Symposium

Teaser image link to article Mar 20-21: First Annual Gardening Symposium(Loudoun) Come learn about gardening at this symposium sponsored by the Loudoun County Master Gardeners. This year's theme is "Garden 2 Table" and will feature Joe Lamp'l, Ellen Ogden, Dr. Mike Raupp, and more. 

Mar 24: The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival

Teaser image link to article Mar 24: The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival(Charlottesville) Join Wild Virginia for the annual Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival in Charlottesville & Stanton. Spend the evening learning about conservation and watching inspiring films. 

Mar 25: Green Hour

Teaser image link to article Mar 25: Green Hour(Albemarle/Charlottesville) Bring the kids to a fun afterschool program to learn about nature, play games, learn songs, and listen to stories. Parents are encouraged to participate along with their children during this event. 

Mar 25: Ivy Creek Toddler Time

Teaser image link to article Mar 25: Ivy Creek Toddler Time(Albemarle/Charlottesville) Bring your 3-5 year old out to Ivy Creek Natural area to explore nature with a short talk and trail walk. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will lead participants on this walk. 

Mar 27: Community Garden Day Kick-Off

Teaser image link to article Mar 27: Community Garden Day Kick-Off(Madison) Choose a community garden plot, learn about composting worms and building raised beds, and get advice for your home or community garden. 

Mar 27: Kid Vention Discover Nature

Teaser image link to article Mar 27: Kid Vention Discover Nature(Cville) Come and learn about plants, wildlife, our natural resources and more! 

Mar 28: Plant a Row for the Hungry Volunteer Orientation

Teaser image link to article Mar 28: Plant a Row for the Hungry Volunteer Orientation(Loudoun) Attend this informational meeting to learn about what Plant a Row does and how volunteers can help feed the hungry in Loudoun. 

Mar 28: Invasive Species Removal

Teaser image link to article Mar 28: Invasive Species Removal(Fauquier) Come out and enjoy early spring while helping eliminate invasive Garlic Mustard at Thompson Wildlife Management Area. 

Mar 29: Bird Habitat Restoration Workshop

Teaser image link to article Mar 29: Bird Habitat Restoration Workshop(Orange) For easement donors in the Culpeper Basin Important Bird Area: Attend a free workshop to learn about programs and practices for restoring bird habitat on your property. 

PEC Event: Apr 10: 7th Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run

Teaser image link to article PEC Event: Apr 10: 7th Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run(Fauquier) Join PEC and the Julian W. Scheer Cedar Run Land Conservation Fund for a casual walk through farm fields on your way to the bluebell covered banks of the Cedar Run. 

Apr 1: Container Gardening: Five Best Practices

Teaser image link to article Apr 1: Container Gardening: Five Best Practices(Loudoun) Come hear Mike Virts of Catoctin Garden speak on the five best practices of container gardening developing during this lecture by Loudoun County Master Gardeners. 

Apr 7-8: 21st Annual Environment Virginia Symposium

Teaser image link to article Apr 7-8: 21st Annual Environment Virginia Symposium(Lexington, VA) Join over 500 environmental leaders from across the state for this symposium to learn and exchange information about environmental stewardship and managing natural resources necessary for a sustainable future. 

Apr 7: Sowing the Seeds: Building Lasting Agriculture

Teaser image link to article Apr 7: Sowing the Seeds: Building Lasting Agriculture(Shenandoah County) Please join Shenandoah Forum for a series of public forums and workshops presenting options for supporting and enhancing the viability and profitability of Shenandoah County's agricultural base. 

Apr 10, 11, 17: Rivanna River Sojourn

Teaser image link to article Apr 10, 11, 17: Rivanna River Sojourn(Albemarle) Bring the family for one day or all three days of paddling the beautiful Rivanna River. This paddle will be professionally guided. 

Apr 17: Warrenton Farmers' Market Begins

Teaser image link to article Apr 17: Warrenton Farmers' Market Begins(Fauquier) Stop by the opening day of the Warrenton Farmers' Market in Old Town--for fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, herbs, baked goods, and more. 

Apr 17: Animal Tracking & Awareness

Teaser image link to article Apr 17: Animal Tracking & Awareness(Albemarle) Join the Living Earth School for an animal tracking workshop led by Hub Knott of the Living Earth School. Participants will learn tools for identifying and tracking wildlife and understanding interactions between animals and the environment. 

Apr 17: Old Home Sites

Teaser image link to article Apr 17: Old Home Sites(Fauquier) Explore Bull Run Mountain beyond the trails and tour cemeteries, foundations, and clearings that mark past residences. Also enjoy a hot breakfast in the woods and an historical reenactment by local historian, Marcia Markey. 

Apr 17-18: Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival

Teaser image link to article Apr 17-18: Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival(Loudoun) Stroll through the streets of Old Town Leesburg during the 20th Annual Flower & Garden Festival, and visit over 100 vendors displaying landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living, plants, flowers, gardening items, patios, and more. 

Apr 17-20: Charlottesville and Albemarle Garden Tour

Teaser image link to article Apr 17-20: Charlottesville and Albemarle Garden Tour(Albemarle) Part of the statewide Historic Garden Week, enjoy a self-guided tour of historic homes and gardens throughout the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. 

Apr 18: Valley EarthFest 2010

Teaser image link to article Apr 18: Valley EarthFest 2010(Clarke) Mark your calendar for this carbon neutral, zero waste family event. This year's theme is Grass Roots Green- Getting Back to Basics. Enjoy workshops, food, music, vendors, and fun! 

Apr 18-19: Fauquier Loudoun Garden Tour

Teaser image link to article Apr 18-19: Fauquier Loudoun Garden Tour(Fauquier & Loudoun) Enjoy a self-driven tour of historic homes and gardens in Loudoun & Fauquier, during this year's garden tour "Enduring Natural Landscapes Celebrate a Simpler, Nobler Time." 

Apr 24: Opening Day for the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market

Teaser image link to article Apr 24: Opening Day for the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market(Culpeper) Stroll through the market for locally grown produce, vibrant flowers, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, and much more. 

Apr 24: Healthy Horses, Heathy Bay: A Workshop for Horse Owners

Teaser image link to article Apr 24: Healthy Horses, Heathy Bay: A Workshop for Horse Owners(Madison) Topics at this workshop will include mud management, ways to feed hay and complete chores more efficiently, and local success stories. 

Apr 24-25: Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Tour

Teaser image link to article Apr 24-25: Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Tour(Clarke) Follow the Shenandoah River through Clarke County from the early 18th century through the Civil War and beyond. This self-guided tour will take you through historic homes and gardens rich in history and rural culture. 

Apr 25: EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival 2010

Teaser image link to article Apr 25: EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival 2010(Loudoun) Save the date for the EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival 2010! 

May 1: Bioblitz and Cultural Inventory of Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park

Teaser image link to article May 1: Bioblitz and Cultural Inventory of Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park(Albemarle) The Albemarle County Parks and Recreation Department and the county’s Natural Heritage Committee are hosting a Bioblitz and Cultural Inventory of a new park in the county, and invite you to participate. 

May 1: Wildlife of Virginia

Teaser image link to article May 1: Wildlife of Virginia(Fauquier) Bring the kids to Sky Meadows State Park to meet some wildlife up close. A naturalist from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center will lead this educational program on wildlife in our area. 

May 1: Wetland Mitigation Bank Walk

Teaser image link to article May 1: Wetland Mitigation Bank Walk(Fauquier) Bull Run Mountain Conservancy's natural resource manager, Kristin Wolf, will take participants on a tour of a local mitigation bank. The walk will show how a man-made wetland is created while investigating unique wetland ecosystems. 

May 7-9: Family Survival Weekend

Teaser image link to article May 7-9: Family Survival Weekend(Albemarle) Join the Living Earth School in Charlottesville for a family survival weekend. This class will lay the foundation for survival and give you the practical tools needed to live closely with the land. 

May 14-15: Designing Wildlife Habitats

Teaser image link to article May 14-15: Designing Wildlife Habitats(DC) Attend this 2-day Symposium in Georgetown to learn about the role that landscape architects can have in conserving or restoring wildlife diversity. 

May 15: Accotink Bay Outing

Teaser image link to article May 15: Accotink Bay Outing(Fairfax) Join the Bull Run Mountain Conservancy for a spring outing to the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge located on Fort Belvoir Army Base. This guided expedition will tour the refuge to see nesting osprey, otters, beaver, muskrat, turtles, and more. 

May 23: Importance of Land Conservation

Teaser image link to article May 23: Importance of Land Conservation(Fauquier) PEC's own Todd Benson will speak at Sky Meadows State Park about the importance of land conservation and how it benefits people and wildlife alike. 

May 29-30: Delaplane Strawberry Festival

Teaser image link to article May 29-30: Delaplane Strawberry Festival(Fauquier) Celebrate spring, strawberry season, and good old country fun with live music, arts and crafts, and more. 

Aug 23, 30: Family Forest Transition Workshop

Teaser image link to article Aug 23, 30: Family Forest Transition Workshop(Fauquier) Attend this two-day workshop and learn more about your options to pass on your family woodlands or farm. Legal and financial experts will be on hand to help you make your wishes clear while minimizing the cost of professional advisers. 

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