Member Open House in Warrenton
Join PEC at our Warrenton office on Thursday, July 11, from 3–6 p.m. for refreshing ice cream, cold drinks and camaraderie.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance July Meeting + Social
Join the Piedmont Mobility Alliance, a coalition dedicated to improving walking, biking, transit and everyday access to the outdoors in Charlottesville and Albemarle, for our July 31 to find out what's happening around town and how you can get involved. Just want to meet others without the info? Meet us afterwards at Botanical Fare on the Downtown Mall.
Sources of Conservation Funding Workshop and Social
You’re invited to this free workshop to learn more about sources of funding and technical assistance for conservation and land management!
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Nature Night: Nocturnal Insects at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook
Join The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and The Clifton Institute for an evening discovering the diversity of moths and other nocturnal insects at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook! This first-ever nighttime program at the overlook will start with an introduction to the property, followed by a short hike through the native meadow before observing the interesting moths and other insects […]
Joint Piedmont / Shenandoah Active Mobility Social
Sunset Park 300 N. Winchester Avenue, Waynesboro, VirginiaThe Piedmont Mobility Alliance and the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition are joining forces for a combined social gathering to celebrate Waynesboro’s brand new trail park and to enjoy a spectacular view. Dwane Jones (Director, Waynesboro Parks and Recreation) will talk about Sunset Park and several other nearby projects. Advocates and planners from the Piedmont and […]
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
New Landowner Conservation Services Workshop
Come out and meet with professionals from a myriad of conservation organizations active in providing landowner conservation programs and services in the Culpeper District! This program is targeted to newer landowners of agricultural and forested land in Culpeper, Madison, Greene, Orange and Rappahannock wishing to understand how the programs work! Speakers include representatives from Culpeper […]
Farm-to-Table Dinner & Virtual Auction
PEC’s annual Farm-to-Table Dinner will take place at historic Spring Hill, where Michela Gorham & Family will host us for cocktails, a farm-to-table dinner, and dancing to Gordon Sterling & The People — all with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook.
2024 Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual Conference
Carver Recreation Center 233 4th Street Northwest, Charlottesville, VirginiaLearn what's happening in the urban Rivanna corridor to bridge gaps in conservation and connectivity, celebrate local wins & get involved!
September Mobility Alliance Meeting
Water Street Center 407 E Water St, Charlottesville, VirginiaThe Piedmont Mobility Alliance is a coalition of organizations, agencies, businesses and groups who share a vision of a better-connected community for walking, biking and other forms of active transportation in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We gather every two months to share updates and work collaboratively on projects that none can accomplish alone. This meeting is in […]
Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows
Join PEC Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator, October Greenfield, for a birding walk along the newly expanded Old Carolina Road Trail at PEC’s Roundabout Meadows.
Loop de Ville Trailfest
Rivanna River Company 1520 East High Street, Charlottesville, VirginiaPlease join PEC, the Rivanna Trails Foundation, and a bunch of our partner organizations for the annual Loop de Ville Trailfest on Sunday, October 6! It is celebration of National Public Lands Day, the beloved Rivanna Trail, and access to the outdoors. There will be numerous hikes, walks, runs, and bike rides for people of […]
Five Mile Loop Advocacy Hike
Brooks Family YMCA 151 McIntire Park Drive, Charlottesville, VirginiaWith leadership from PEC, the Piedmont Mobility Alliance has been advocating for the creation of a five-mile greenway loop centered around McIntire Park, where PEC is sponsoring a cheer zone for the annual Loop de VIlle Trailfest. Join us on a guided walk of the loop, led by PEC’s Charlottesville / Albemarle Community Outreach Manager, that will showcase the route and celebrate a new right-of-way acquisition that will help close the loop.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Violet Crown Cinema 200 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesJoin us and the Living Earth School at the 3rd Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival Oct. 16.
Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium: Buffer Summit and Celebration
Join the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium Wednesday, Oct. 23 to learn more about riparian buffers at the 6th Annual Buffer Summit & Celebration!
Halloween Bike Ride
Get your costume, scare up some friends and join the Piedmont Mobility Alliance for a free, fun, relaxed and social bicycle ride through the streets of Charlottesville!
Land & Water Conservation: Carbon, Easements, & Cost-Share Workshop
PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center 222 South Main Street, Standardsville, United StatesAt this upcoming workshop in Greene County, landowners can learn from conservation professionals in our region about forest carbon, conservation easements, and other climate-smart conservation programs and opportunities available in our region. Rappahannock Carbon is a program offered by the Rappahannock River Roundtable partners to assist landowners in conserving their forests by utilizing carbon market resources and conservation […]
November Piedmont Mobility Alliance Meeting
Join the Piedmont Mobility Alliance for it's upcoming November 15 meeting at TJPDC's Water Street Center.