Roots So Deep Film Screening
Germanna Community College - Daniel Technology Center 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, Virginia, United StatesRoots So Deep is a four-part documentary series all about intensive farmers and maverick scientists asking if an underutilized way to graze cattle can help the environment.
Greene County ‘Water is Life’ Earth Day Celebration
Greene County Visitor Center 9157 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia, United StatesJoin us at the Greene County Visitor Center and local environmental organizations for the 2024 Earth Day Festival! The event will be filled with fun, and family activities to celebrate Earth Day. PEC will be tabling.
Second Annual Earth Day Open House
As part of the 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival, Panorama Natural Burial is hosting a day full of experiences planned in collaboration with local land stewards and naturalists, including PEC. There will be guided hikes, a tour of the burial ground, a scavenger hunt for kids, snacks, and information galore.
Front Royal Earth Day Celebration
Join local environmental and conservation organizations in Front Royal on Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an Earth Day celebration inspired by the iconic Lone Pine overlooking the town. Whether you’ve been a part of previous events or are joining for the first time, kick off spring with us and showcase your commitment to the environment!
A Community Read Event: Celebrating Women’s History Month and Earth Day
Join Albemarle County's book club! For our spring 2024 Community Read, we have chosen the book All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis as the feature read.
Historic Germanna Conservation Celebration
The Siegen Forest Conservation Celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Germanna Ford Public Boat Launch promises to be a day filled with fun, nature, and history.
Sperryfest 2024
SperryFest returns to the Village of Sperryville in April with a Main Street festival, duck races, kids corner, live music, local artisans and more!
Community Meeting on Data Centers and Transmission Lines in Bealeton
Liberty High School (auditorium) 6300 Independence Ave, Bealeton, Virginia, United StatesJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council and our partners in local community groups, Citizens for Fauquier County, Protect Catlett and Protect Fauquier, for a community meeting about proposed data centers and transmission lines in southern Fauquier County and surrounding areas.
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.