Composting/Soil Health Workshop at The Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows
Learn about composting and the different soil building techniques being utilized at the Community Farm.
Riparian Buffer Funding Webinar
Please join the Upper and Middle James Riparian Buffer Consortium on June 1, 2023, from 1- 2 p.m. for a buffer funding webinar where we will discuss funding programs available for landowners.
Inspiring Conservation: PEC Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Mamie Parker
Meadowkirk at Delta Farm 38012 Delta Farm Ln, Middleburg, Virginia, United StatesSave the date! Join us for a fun, informative day at Meadowkirk in Middleburg. Catch up with friends, participate in one of our workshops and learn more about local efforts to build a stronger, more sustainable region.
Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows
Join wildlife biologist October Greenfield for beginner-friendly birding in Aldie, VA.
Nature Photography Walk & Learn at Roundabout Meadows
Join photographer Hugh Kenny for a beginner-friendly nature photo walk in Aldie, VA.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance: June Meeting
The June meeting of Piedmont Mobility Alliance will be an opportunity to update one another and joint efforts to improve walking, biking, transit and everyday access to the outdoors in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
“These Are Not Your Grandpa’s Quail”: Modern Bobwhite Quail Habitat Management
On July 19, we will talk about a bird whose call is a beloved sound for many of us. The northern bobwhite aka bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) is the only quail native to eastern North America. We hear its call much less often now because of a steep decline in the bobwhite quail population, mostly due to habitat loss.
Solarize Virginia Webinar
Join the Local Energy Alliance Program for one of our informational webinars! We will walk you through how solar works, what you can expect when you sign up for Solarize, and more. Plus, we’ll have a Q&A with our program installers to answer all of your questions.
Sources of Conservation Funding (free workshop and social)
Join John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Fauquier County’s Conservation Easement Program, and The Piedmont Environmental Council for a workshop to explore tools and sources of funding for conservation easements and land management
Land Conservation 101 & Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative
As part of the Rivanna Master Naturalists’ continuing education lecture series, PEC staff will share information about local land conservation efforts and land management for grassland birds. The educational event is free and open to the public.