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
Baldwin Center 5005 Edge Valley Road, North Garden, VirginiaLearn 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.
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.
Juneteenth Celebration at Montpelier
Join PEC and a host of other Orange County organizations at the Juneteenth Celebration at Montpelier June 15.
Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance Summer Gathering
Join friends and partners of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance on June 20 at Sweet Run State Park! We will learn about Virginia’s newest state park from Park Manager Keven Bowman and share partner news from around the Ridge.
Annual Purple Martin Field Day
Join the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative at a bird-focused field day hosted by the Purple Martin Conservation Association. This field day will be held at the farm of Mrs. Merle Wood and her son, Mr. Lance Wood in Louisa County. Come learn about purple martins, a native songbird that relies almost exclusively on human-supplied housing, and how to attract and manage a colony of your own. The Wood farm hosts a large colony of more than 70 pairs of martins!