We are so excited for our three volunteer tree plantings this spring! Planting native trees and shrubs along streams, rivers, and ponds – also known as riparian buffers – is a way to help clean water and connect wildlife habitat. These tree plantings will take place in Clarke, Culpeper, Orange and Rappahannock counties during March and April.
Listed below are the tree plantings that PEC staff are leading. Our partners at Friends of the Rappahannock are also leading volunteer tree plantings in our region on March 16 and 23 at Penn Druid in Sperryville, on March 25 at Old House Vineyards in Culpeper and on March 30 at Rucker Farm in Flint Hill. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is also leading a volunteer tree planting on April 22 at Cool Lawn Farm in Warrenton.
Clermont Farm in Clarke County
Join PEC for a tree planting at Clermont Farm in Clarke County on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25. Volunteers are needed to plant 550 native trees and shrubs along Dog Run in the Potomac River watershed. There will be two shifts, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
We are also looking for help completing prep work on Tuesday, March 21, and Wednesday, March 22. If you’re an experienced volunteer, please come out!
J Team Dairy in Orange County
Join PEC, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Maola Milk for a tree planting on Wednesday, April 5 at J Team Dairy in Orange County. Volunteers are needed for two shifts, one from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the other from 1:30 – 4 p.m., to help plant 450 native trees and shrubs along a tributary of Potato Run.
We are also looking for help completing prep work on Tuesday, April 4. If you’re an experienced volunteer, please come out!
Buschow Property in Culpeper County
Join PEC for a tree planting on Tuesday, April 18 at the Buschow Property in Culpeper County. Volunteers are needed for two shifts, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., to help plant 300 native trees and shrubs along a tributary to the Hidens Branch-Mountain Run watershed.
We are also looking for help completing prep work on Monday, April 17. If you’re an experienced volunteer, please come out!
Hackley’s Country Store in Rappahannock County
Join PEC for a tree planting for an Earth Day tree planting on Saturday, April 22 at Hackley’s Country Store in Rappahannock County. Volunteers are needed for two shifts, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., to help plant 300 native trees and shrubs to benefit water quality in the Rappahannock River watershed.
We are also looking for help completing prep work on Friday, April 21. If you’re an experienced volunteer, please come out!
Learn more about Planting for the Piedmont program at pecva.org/buffers.