Upcoming Events
Follow the link above to check out PEC sponsored events. Or read below for a variety of events sponsored by groups throughout the region.
(Madison) Celebrate Independence Day at Graves Mountain Lodge in Madison. There will be pony rides and live music. All donations benefit the Madison Co Volunteer Fire Dept.
(Culpeper) Come see antique cars and bikes on display at the 10th Annual Fourth of July Car & Bike Show in Old Town Culpeper.
(Loudoun) Explore the experiences of Loudoun County residents on the Home Front during World War II at this exhibit in the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. This project was organized by guest curator Jessica Micheli for a Girl Scout gold award project.
(Loudoun) This parent/child class for kids ages 2-5 will let children participate in guided play, learn about animals on the farm through a story, and enjoy a fun craft project.
(Richmond) Are you a high school teacher interested in learning about terrestrial and aquatic insects and how to incorporate them into their curricula? If so, join Professor Art Evans of VCU for an entomology workshop in Richmond.
(Clarke) Children in grades 1-12 can explore Blandy Farm's 700 acres during their summer nature camps. Participants will be able to be outdoors, explore plants, animals, habitats and much more. New this year is a camp for high school students.
(Clarke) Come discover treachery in the garden at this workshop at the State Arboretum of Virginia. Steve Carroll will present the ways that flowers use tricks to attract pollinators in the garden.
(Loudoun) Enjoy wine from over 20 wineries in Loudoun County at this festival at Whitehall Manor. Guests will also enjoy a picnic or buffet dinner on the lawn of the historic manor house.
(Fauquier) Learn how to plan your first day hike at this workshop at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane. This workshop will address what supplies and gear you may need, and will discuss some hiking safety guidelines.
(Fauquier) Explore the ponds of Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane during this workshop and find out what neat things live in the fishing pond.
(Fauquier) Join a park ranger to look for bats and flying mammals during this night tour of Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane.
(Fauquier) Learn how to build a rain barrel for your yard at this workshop sponsored by The John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District. Materials and instruction will be provided and participants will take home a completed barrel.
Join PEC and the Coalition for Smarter Growth for an update on Route 29 planning both for the Charlottesville-Albemarle region and the entire Route 29 corridor.
(Madison) Help kick-off the start of the county fair--during the Madison Fireman's Parade on Main Street. Come see businesses, kids groups, bands, and more in the parade.
(Madison) Be sure to make plans to attend the Madison County Fair--a rural county fair that celebrates agriculture, youth, and close-knit community. All ages will enjoy animal exhibits, quilts, crafts, baked goods, rides, music & more.
(Gettysburg, PA) Join the Journey Through Hallowed Ground for their Annual Meeting "Switching the Lens: History from a New Perspective." This year's meeting will feature noted historians and acclaimed authors Drew Faust & Ed Ayers.
(Culpeper) Enjoy live music in Old Town Culpeper at the Third Thursday Concert Series at the Depot. Bring the family, friends, lawn chairs & your picnic baskets. There will also be plenty of free children's activities for kids of all ages.
(Clarke) Explore the lives of Eastern Bluebirds and observe them in person during this workshop at the State Arboretum of Virginia. Be sure to bring your binoculars!
(Loudoun) Teachers, home-school instructors & educational programmers are invited to attend this special workshop that will address how to incorporate agriculture curriculum into the classroom at this event sponsored by the Heritage Farm Museum.
(Fauquier) Join other environmentally-minded people at Green Drinks Warrenton. This month's meeting will take place at the Inn Spa at Poplar Springs in Casanova, with special guests "Balanced Growth Alliance."
(Fauquier) Join Master Gardener Lynn Hoffman to learn about historic kitchen and flower garden designs from the late 1800s and early 1900s at this workshop sponsored by Sky Meadows State Park.
(Fauquier) Spend the afternoon at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane and join volunteers in making old fashioned ice cream, lemonade, and harvesting and preserving herbs.
(Fauquier) Join the Environmental Studies on the Piedmont & Bull Run Mountains Conservancy for a butterfly census. No experience is necessary--just bring a bag lunch and have fun counting butterflies!
(Fauquier) Do you want to attract more butterflies to your yard? Join master gardener Mary Stickley to learn what plants attract butterflies and how to create a special place for them in your garden.
(Fauquier) Discover unique qualities of owls with a close look at some live owls in the area. Investigate their diets and take a hike to search for these nocturnal hunters.
(Fauquier) Come join PEC to help remove invasive species at Ovoka, near Paris, VA. Volunteers will work with PEC, naturalists, and National Park Service staff to pull invasive species and learn how to protect Virginia's native plant species.
(Clarke) Join the State Arboretum of Virginia to watch this new film which recently aired on PBS. The film portrays Thoreau & Emerson as they play out Thoreau's last two days at Walden. After the movie--stay for light refreshments & discussion.
(Loudoun) Learn ways to help improve the environment and discover the proven whole farm/whole system management approach at this two-day seminar sponsored by Farmer's Delight (The McGhee Foundation) and Holistic Management International.
(Fauquier) Bring the family for a kids workshop and learn how seeds transform into flowers and food.
(Loudoun) This parent/child class for kids ages 2-5 will let children participate in guided play, learn about animals on the farm through a story, and enjoy a fun craft project.
(Madison) Join PEC in learning what options are available as you make plans for your estate. This workshop is designed for forest and farmland owners and will feature hands-on exercises.
(Fauquier) Is your child interested in gardening? This workshop at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane will teach children how to grow a garden in a cup filled with oregano, basil, and other herbs used for cooking.
(Clarke) One of the largest Gingko groves in the US is located at the State Aboretum of Virginia. Learn how these trees are used in medicine, cooking, and urban planting--and then walk out to the grove with more than 300 trees!
(Fauquier) Learn how to choose the right equipment and how to use it at this workshop at Sky Meadows State Park. Information and techniques on how to enhance safety and comfort during your adventure will also be covered.
(Fauquier) Forester Joe Rossetti will teach you how to identify some of the trees that grow in Sky Meadows State Park, and will explain why they are so important to people and the ecosystem.
(Fauquier) This workshop at Sky Meadows State Park will teach participants creative ways to avoid the landfill by reusing and recycling objects, and will show guests how to recycle trash to make a birdfeeder.
(Fauquier) Join a naturalist from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center on a tour to look for local wildlife at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane. The naturalist will also explain what makes wildlife so special.
(Fauquier) Living historians, drill teams, period musicians, educators, historical interpreters, re-enactors, authors, and all who love to share history: Join the Southern Fauquier Historical society in celebrating Fauquier's 250th anniversary.
(Culpeper) Save the Date for this workshop! Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission is hosting a Living Lands workshop. This all-day event will focus on Green Infrastructure, and will take place at the Daniel Technology Center. Stay tuned for details.
(Fauquier) On Friday, September 18 join the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Fauquier County Bar Association at the Poplar Springs Inn in Casanova for a workshop regarding the legal tools of land preservation.
(Madison) Save the date for PEC's annual meeting to be held in Madison County. Stay tuned for more details.
(Fauquier) Learn to take steps in planning your next adventure during this workshop. Topics covered will include adventure planning details, encounters with wildlife, leave no trace ethics, and other tips for a stress-free adventure.
(Loudoun) Learn about the history of apples and the heritage of apple production through hands-on activities at the Autumn Apple Festival in Sterling.
