“Right of Way” Book Club & Discussion
The City of Charlottesville, Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, and Piedmont Environmental Council invite you to read and discuss the new book Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America by Angie Schmitt.
Charlottesville / Albemarle Active Mobility Summit
At this free half-day workshop, representatives from organizations, local businesses, agencies and passionate individuals who share a mission to promote walking, biking, running, everyday access nature in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
Brook Trout: Gems of the Piedmont
Historically abundant throughout the east, the beloved eastern brook trout has been declining over the past century. Join the National Sporting Library and Museum for a talk about the state of Virginia's brook trout and hear from The Piedmont Environmental Council about their work with partner organizations, local landowners and state and federal agencies to […]
Cycling for Sustainable Cities: A Presentation + Discussion with Ralph Buehler & John Pucher
Update: Great News! Thanks to an anoymous donor, the Jefferson Madison Regional Library (Market Street branch) has free copies of the book, while supplies last!! Celebrate Bike Month (May, 2021) with some inspiring stories about how to make cycling safer for everyone! Cycling is the most sustainable means of urban travel, practical for most short- […]
Piedmont Mobility Alliance Mini-Summit
Organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals passionate about trails, mobility, and everyday access to the outdoors are working together on issues that none can solve individually. This virtual gathering will an opportunity for workgroups to share and build upon the collective projects that began six months ago at the Active Mobility Summit. It will be a […]
Piedmont Mobility Social
Celebrate trails and connectivity with advocates and people passionate about walking, biking, running, transit and everyday access to nature at this informal, outdoor, happy hour at Champion Brewing Company.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance Winter Meeting (Charlottesville/Albemarle)
The winter meeting of the Piedmont Mobility Alliance will be an opportunity for individuals and groups to share updates and work on projects with collective benefit.
Charlottesville/Albemarle Active Mobility Summit
Collaborate with others who share a passion to promote walking, biking, running and everyday access to nature.
Mardi Gras Bike Ride + Procession
Let the good times roll with a low-stress ride and (bikes optional) Karnival Krewe procession! Free and appropriate for riders of all levels!
Digitization of Shenandoah National Park’s Condemnation Records in Madison County
Join PEC and the Madison County Historical Society on Sunday, May 15 in Madison for a public program on the digitization of condemnation records for the creation of Shenandoah National Park.
The Land That Sustains Us – Featuring Keynote by Terry Tempest Williams
Mistwood 6154 Mistwood Lane, Rapidan, VA, United StatesCome visit Mistwood, a stunning conserved property along the Rapidan River in Orange County, for a celebratory event marking PEC’s 50th anniversary.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance Summer 2022 Meeting
The Piedmont Mobility Alliance's Summer Meeting is an opportunity to share ideas and updates and to work on projects with collective benefit.
Rt. 50 Corridor Update / Community Meeting on July 12
Buchanan Hall 8549 John S Mosby Highway, Upperville, Virginia, United StatesIn response to numerous land use issues along the Route 50 Corridor and the Middleburg area, The Piedmont Environmental Council invites you to join us for a community meeting at Buchanan Hall on July 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Town Hall: Amazon Data Center and Dominion Transmission Line
Join local community groups, The Piedmont Environmental Council, Protect Fauquier and Citizens for Fauquier County for a town hall forum on the Amazon data center proposal at Blackwell Rd. in Warrenton and the associated Dominion substation and 230-kV transmission lines that would be required to serve the facility if approved by Warrenton Town Council.
PEC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration – Farm-to-Fork Dinner, Auction, Social Sculpture
PEC is honored to return to the Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Mellon Runway to celebrate our 50th anniversary and unveil our vision for the future as outlined in a new strategic plan.
Tree Planting at Bonny Brook Farm
Join PEC for a volunteer tree planting at Bonny Brook Farm in Fauquier County on Thursday, October 13! Volunteers will be needed for one shift, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., to help plant 55 native trees and shrubs along Cedar Run to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Potomac Planting Program!
Wilderness Crossing Town Hall
Locust Grove Middle School 6368 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove, Virginia, United States@ Locust Grove Middle School, 6368 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove, VA 22508 PEC and our partners will lay out the case against the proposed Wilderness Crossing development in Orange […]
Our Community: More at Risk Than Ever Town Hall
Join us for a can't-miss community town hall event, hosted by The Piedmont Environmental Council, Citizens for Fauquier County and Protect Fauquier, to understand the myths and realities of Amazon's proposed Blackwell data center in Warrenton and to learn how you can take action.
Getting Around in Charlottesville: Results from the Move2HealthEquity Community Mobility Survey
How do people get around in Charlottesville? Why don’t people walk, bike or use transit more often? What can we do about transportation in our area? Move2Health Equity’s neighborhood-based community survey provides new insight into these questions.
Tree Planting at Clermont Farm
Join PEC for a volunteer tree planting at Clermont Farm in Clarke County on Saturday, November 12! Volunteers will be needed for two shifts, one from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and the other from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., to help plant about 300 native trees and shrubs along Dog Run to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Potomac Planting Program!
Local Innovations To Conserve Native Biodiversity Through Sustainable Land Use
Join the Warrenton Garden Club for an afternoon of inspiration and introductions to the local experts working on biodiversity conservation.