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.
Solar on the Farm Workshop
A workshop to introduce farmers and rural businesses in Fauquier and adjacent counties to opportunities for integrating distributed solar into their operations.
Mardi Gras Bike Ride and Procession
Join PEC for a celebratory, low-stress bike ride through the streets of Charlottesville, followed by a Karnival Krewe procession.
Third Annual Piedmont Mobility Summit (Charlottesville / Albemarle)
A summit for individuals and organizations to collaborate on promoting access to nature and active lifestyles in Charlottesville/Albemarle.
Conservation Easement Summit – Protecting The Heart of the Heritage Area
Join Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area and our partner organizations for a look into the benefits and success stories of conservation easements, as well as the funding currently available to assist with landowner expenses related to the process.
Tree Planting at Pen Druid Brewing
Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on Thursday, March 16 for an afternoon of planting trees at Pen Druid Brewing!
Sperryville Trail Network Invasives Removal and Trash Pickup
The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection and the Sperryville Community Alliance are co-sponsoring a morning workday along the Sperryville trail network on Saturday, March 18, 2023. We'll focus on a few portions of the trail in the vicinity of the Village.
Tree Planting at Pen Druid Brewing
Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on Thursday, March 23 for an afternoon of planting trees at Pen Druid Brewing!
Tree Planting at Clermont Farm – Friday
Join PEC for a volunteer tree planting at Clermont Farm on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25!
Tree Planting at Clermont Farm – Saturday
Join PEC for a volunteer tree planting at Clermont Farm on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25!
Tree Planting at Old House Vineyards
Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on Saturday, March 25 for an afternoon of planting trees at Old House Vineyards!
Loudoun Community Meeting: Data Centers & Diesel Generators
Join PEC for an informational session to learn about the power usage of local data centers, the generators they operate in and around the Loudoun community, and the anticipated air quality variance likely to be issued by the Department of Environmental Quality for this summer.
Creating Walkable Piedmont Communities: A Workshop for Local Leaders and Planners
Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about successful strategies and available resources for your community. The half-day workshop will focus on giving your town or village the tools, resources, and contacts you need to implement pedestrian, streetscape, trail and traffic calming projects. It will also be an opportunity to network with other local leaders interested in making their Piedmont communities more vibrant and walkable.
Tree Planting at J Team Dairy
Join PEC, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Maola Milk for a volunteer tree planting on Wednesday, April 5 at the J Team Dairy in Orange County.
20th Annual Bluebell Walk: Benefits of Beavers, Birds & Native Biodiversity
Bonny Brook Farm 8446 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, Virginia, United StatesJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council's Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for the 20th Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run.
This family-friendly event is a delightful chance to walk amongst a beautiful streamside field of Virginia’s iconic and ephemeral bluebells on a private conserved property. Along the walk, hear from experts covering a wide range of topics including beavers, native meadow and riparian habitat restoration for birds, butterflies, and other critters, invasive species removal and more!