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.
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!
Tree Planting at the Buschow Property
Join PEC for a volunteer tree planting on Tuesday, April 18 at the Buschow Property in Culpeper County.
Protecting Shenandoah’s Brook Trout
Shenandoah National Park protects incredible natural resources including iconic brook trout, but climate change knows no boundaries and is already increasing temperatures in the Park. Many of the Park’s brook trout populations are in decline, but there are bright spots, and a new effort from the Park and Shenandoah National Park Trust seeks to understand where brook trout are doing well so those areas can be protected from other stressors. During this event, we will discuss what we know about the status of brook trout in Shenandoah, what makes their populations go up and down, and what we can do to protect them. This event kicks off our celebration of National Park Week.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance Spring 2023 Meeting
The spring meeting of Piedmont Mobility Alliance will be an opportunity to update one another and share resources/ideas to follow up on the successful February 24 Mobility Summit.
Solar Open House in Warrenton
Cal and Kathy Hickey’s House 183 N VIEW CIR, Warrenton, Virginia, United StatesHow would you like to completely eliminate your monthly bills from Dominion Energy and have reserve backup power for all your critical household needs in the event of a power outage? Come see a solar photovoltaic (PV) power system designed and installed to do just that!
Tree Planting at Hackley’s Country Store
Join PEC for a volunteer tree planting Saturday, April 22nd (Earth Day) at Hackley’s Country Store in Rappahannock County.
Tree Planting at Cool Lawn Farm
Come help plant trees in a riparian forest buffer at Cool Lawn Farm (of Moo Thru Ice Cream fame!) in Remington, VA. This volunteer event is hosted by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay with Friends of the Rappahannock, PEC and John Marshall SWCD.
Cville Bike to Work Week: Kickoff Party
Hop on your bike and ride (or stroll) to Three Notch’d to celebrate Bike to Work Week! Numerous veteran bike commuters will be on hand to offer recommendations and to answer any questions you might have.
Cville Bike to Work Week: Tuesday Bike Bus and Appreciation Stations
Join this moderately-paced group ride that will cross town, picking up and dropping off cyclists along the way as we bike to work. Like a bus, the group will make scheduled stops and riders are free to come and go as best suits their travel needs.
Cville Bike to Work Week: Wednesday Appreciation Station at West Main
Outside Shenanigans Toys 601 W Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesAre 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 (courtesy of Albemarle Baking Company) and even a quick tune up (with Blue Wheel Cyclery).
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)
Powers Farm and Brewery 9269 Redemption Way, Midland, Virginia, United StatesJoin 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.
Land Conservation Efforts in Clarke County
This talk will focus on the work of the Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority since 2002 and general land conservation ethics. Led by Allison Teetor, recently retired Clarke County Natural Resource Planner.
2023 Resilient Virginia Conference: Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience
The 2023 Resilient Virginia Conference brings together participants from federal, state, and local governments; local and national businesses; representatives from higher education; and community organizations to learn about a diverse array of resiliency topics.
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.
Bee-Friendly Beef Producer Workshop
Are you a farmer interested in promoting pollinator habitat in your pastures while meeting your production goals? Join VWL for their “Bee-Friendly Beef Producer Workshop” on Thursday, August 3, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, VA.
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.