Headwater Stream Initiative

Spring 2023 Tree Planting Opportunities

Posted on February 17, 2023March 15, 2023 by PEC

We are so excited for our four volunteer tree plantings this spring in Clarke, Culpeper Orange and Rappahannock counties during March and April.

Fall 2022 Tree Planting Opportunities

Posted on September 8, 2022November 7, 2022 by PEC

We’re so excited to announce four volunteer tree plantings for the fall! 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. Our tree plantings will take place in Clarke, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties in October and November.

Earth Day Tree Planting at the Volgenau Property

Posted on April 28, 2022April 29, 2022 by Hugh Kenny

Last week, with the help of 56 volunteers, we planted 550 trees along the banks of Thumb Run on the Volgenau property in Fauquier County.

Planting Trees at Thunder Lane Farm for Earth Month

Posted on April 15, 2022September 8, 2022 by PEC

PEC’s Maggi Blomstrom stands with the farm owner. Credit Hugh Kenny/PEC

On Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15, 23 volunteers joined The Piedmont Environmental Council at Thunder Lane Farm in Culpeper, VA for an Earth Month-inspired tree planting.

The streams that run through the farm are tributaries to Mountain Run, part of the Rappahannock River, which is a major drinking water supply for the City of Fredericksburg and other downstream communities. The addition of 568 native trees by volunteers will help improve air and water quality and wildlife habitat for years to come.

a mother and young girl crouch to plant a tree — *Photos by Hugh Kenny/PEC*

a woman rakes grass in a field to expose dirt for a tree — *Photos by Hugh Kenny/PEC*

The Piedmont Environmental Council plants trees in partnership with the Friends of the Rappahannock each spring and fall as part of our Headwater Stream Initiative. If you’d like to participate, visit pecva.org/buffers.