Dark Sky Event at Rappahannock County Park
The 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
Join 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
Old-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
Old-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
Old-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
Join 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
Join PEC on June 1 for our 2024 Annual Meeting in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall.
Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
Join 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
The 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
Join 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
Learn 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
Join 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!
Native Meadow Walk at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook
Join us for a walk at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook to learn about native plant ID, pollinators, songbirds and meadow management!
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
Join 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
407 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USAJoin 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
Join 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 […]
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 […]
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Join 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Join 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!