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Community Meeting on Data Centers and Transmission Lines in Bealeton
Community Meeting on Data Centers and Transmission Lines in Bealeton
Join The Piedmont Environmental Council and our partners in local community groups, Citizens for Fauquier County, Protect Catlett and Protect Fauquier, for a community meeting about proposed data centers and transmission lines in southern Fauquier County and surrounding areas.
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Special Announcement on Wilderness Battlefield
Special Announcement on Wilderness Battlefield
On Wednesday, May 1, PEC and other members of the Wilderness Battlefield Coalition will join the National Trust for Historic Preservation for a special announcement about efforts to raise awareness about threats facing Wilderness Battlefield.
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John Marshall SWCD Conservation Updates Workshop
John Marshall SWCD Conservation Updates Workshop
Join John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District and partners to learn more about conservation programs available for your property in Fauquier County, Virginia!
Bike Month Kickoff Cruiser Ride
Bike Month Kickoff Cruiser Ride
Kick off Bike Month with a no-drop ride from Endeavor Cycles to valet bike parking at Fridays After Five May 3!
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Solar for Rural Businesses Workshop: Accessing Funding for Small-Scale Solar
Solar for Rural Businesses Workshop: Accessing Funding for Small-Scale Solar
Learn how to access small-scale solar & energy efficiency improvements for your business through USDA's Rural Energy for American Program.
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Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
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.
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Dark Sky Event at Rappahannock County Park
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.
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“Coalition for Historic Thoroughfare” with Frank Washington
“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.
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Solarize Virginia Webinar Series
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.
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Bike2Work (or anywhere!) Swag Appreciation Station
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
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.
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Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival
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
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.
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Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival
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.
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Navigating Organizational Funding for Home Energy Upgrade Programs in Justice 40 Communities
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
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.
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PEC 2024 Annual Meeting: Inspiring Conservation with Dr. Travis Belote
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.
Virginia Black Bear Festival
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.
Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
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.
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Sir Peter Crane at Fauquier Public Library
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.