Special Announcement on Wilderness Battlefield
Wilderness Run Vineyards 11109 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United StatesOn Wednesday, May 1, PEC and other members of the Wilderness Battlefield Coalition will join the National Trust for Historic Preservation for a special announcement about efforts to raise awareness about threats facing Wilderness Battlefield.
John Marshall SWCD Conservation Updates Workshop
Join John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District and partners to learn more about conservation programs available for your property in Fauquier County, Virginia!
Bike Month Kickoff Cruiser Ride
Endeavor Cycles 119 Maury Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesKick off Bike Month with a no-drop ride from Endeavor Cycles to valet bike parking at Fridays After Five May 3!
Solar for Rural Businesses Workshop: Accessing Funding for Small-Scale Solar
Learn how to access small-scale solar & energy efficiency improvements for your business through USDA's Rural Energy for American Program.
Dark Sky Event at Rappahannock County Park
Rappahannock County Park 7 Park Ln, Washington, Virginia, United StatesThe Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) and the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority will host the first of four "Dark Sky" events for 2024 at the Rappahannock County Park on Saturday evening, May 11. This event will begin at 8:15 PM at the Park Pavilion and feature two short presentations.
“Coalition for Historic Thoroughfare” with Frank Washington
Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County 4243 Loudoun Ave, The Plains, Virginia, United StatesJoin the Afro-American Historical Association (AAHA) of Fauquier County for a presentation on the protection and preservation of local cemeteries and grave sites in honor of National Historic Preservation Month.
Solarize Virginia Webinar Series
Solarize Virginia 2024 runs from April 1 through June 30! Join us for an informative lunchtime webinar on the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.
Bike2Work (or anywhere!) Swag Appreciation Station
Are you interested in biking to work–or maybe curious about it? Let us encourage you during your morning commute – or ride – with free swag, free snacks and even a quick tune up.
Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival
Wegmeyer Farms 18451 Taylor Road, Hamilton, VirginiaOld-fashioned, hometown fun! Enjoy three days of awesome family-friendly events hosted by Wegmeyer Farms, from a BIP (Berry Important Person) Denim Gala to strawberry pancake breakfasts to a festival of food, vendors, entertainment, contests and more.
Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival
Wegmeyer Farms 18451 Taylor Road, Hamilton, VirginiaOld-fashioned, hometown fun! Enjoy three days of awesome family-friendly events hosted by Wegmeyer Farms, from a BIP (Berry Important Person) Denim Gala to strawberry pancake breakfasts to a festival of food, vendors, entertainment, contests and more.
Rivanna RiverFest
Join us from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Rivanna River Company for family-friendly activities, fun on the river, exhibitors and demonstrations, food trucks, and drinks. Learn more about current and future parks and trails plans for walking, bike and floating the Rivanna River! Music starts at 5 p.m.
Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival
Wegmeyer Farms 18451 Taylor Road, Hamilton, VirginiaOld-fashioned, hometown fun! Enjoy three days of awesome family-friendly events hosted by Wegmeyer Farms, from a BIP (Berry Important Person) Denim Gala to strawberry pancake breakfasts to a festival of food, vendors, entertainment, contests and more.
Navigating Organizational Funding for Home Energy Upgrade Programs in Justice 40 Communities
Join American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the EPA on Tuesday, May 21 for a workshop on how to apply for federal funding and technical assistance for residential energy upgrades in Justice 40 communities. Participants will hear from municipal staff, community leaders and industry experts.
American Kestrel Talk at Blandy Experimental Farm
Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, Virginia, United StatesJoin us to learn about conservation efforts to provide nesting habitat for American Kestrels across the Virginia Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. October Greenfield, Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator for The Piedmont Environmental Council, will present on American Kestrel ecology and conservation challenges, followed by a field walk to learn about monitoring nest boxes.
PEC 2024 Annual Meeting: Inspiring Conservation with Dr. Travis Belote
CODE Building 225 W Water Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesJoin PEC on June 1 for our 2024 Annual Meeting in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall.
Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, Virginia, United StatesJoin PEC, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for one of two workshops on the invasive wavyleaf basketgrass.
Virginia Black Bear Festival
Main St. Main Street, Stanardsville, Virginia, United StatesThe Virginia Black Bear Festival is a Community Event Celebrating the Virginia Black Bear, nature, the Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail.
Sir Peter Crane at Fauquier Public Library
Sir Peter Crane, President of Oak Spring Garden Foundation, will be the featured speaker at Sundays at Two, a program sponsored by Fauquier Public Library.
Solarize Virginia Webinar Series
Solarize Virginia 2024 runs from April 1 through June 30! Join us for an informative lunchtime webinar on the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.
Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, Virginia, United StatesJoin PEC, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for one of two workshops on the invasive wavyleaf basketgrass.
Community Meeting on Transmission Lines
Heritage High School 520 Evergreen Mills Rd SE, Leesburg, VirginiaLearn about the proliferation of transmission line proposals resulting from unfettered data center development in Loudoun County.