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Sept 18: PEC Fall Forum 2011

Teaser image link to article Sept 18: PEC Fall Forum 2011(Loudoun) Join us for an afternoon of engaging and informative workshops. This year's Fall Forum will take place from 1pm-6pm at Historic Oatlands near Leesburg, VA. Registration is $25 per adult and $10 per youth. 

Going Wild

Teaser image link to article Going WildPEC's Wildlife Friendly Habitats and Gardens Tour in Clarke highlighted places where people are improving their land for the benefit of wildlife. 

'Outer Beltway' Gets Thumbs Up from Richmond

Teaser image link to article 'Outer Beltway' Gets Thumbs Up from RichmondLearn more about this costly and unjustified road proposal in a May 2011 PEC email alert and use the Take Action links to write to the Governor! 

Our 2011 Wildlife Friendly Habitats and Garden Tour

Teaser image link to article Our 2011 Wildlife Friendly Habitats and Garden TourView this photo album on our Facebook page and take a virtual tour of wildlife friendly habitats and gardens in Clarke County. 

PEC Earns National Recognition as Accredited Land Trust

Teaser image link to article PEC Earns National Recognition as Accredited Land TrustFebruary 9, 2011. PEC Press Release 

Conservation Fair Focuses on Watershed Connections

Teaser image link to article Conservation Fair Focuses on Watershed ConnectionsFourth Grade students in Clarke spent the day outdoors and learned all about the importance of protecting local watersheds at this year's Conservation Fair in Clarke. Read more about the event and how it tied into local efforts to clean up Spout Run. 

The Downstream Project

Teaser image link to article The Downstream ProjectLearn more about the history, ecology, and beauty of the Shenandoah by watching "Shenandoah: Voices of the River", a 52-minute documentary produced by the Downstream Project. 

763 Acres Conserved in Clarke County for 2009

February 1, 2010. PEC Press Release. 

Virginia Dept of Forestry Records First Easement in Clarke County

Teaser image link to article Virginia Dept of Forestry Records First Easement in Clarke CountyRead about the VA Department of Forestry's first easement in Clarke County--a working forest easement protecting 230 acres on Taylors Hill, overlooking the Shenandoah River, near Berryville. 

The Clarke County Court House in Berryville