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.
(Loudoun) Bring the kids to this specially designed literacy-based program for ages 2-5. Children will learn about farms through a story, guided play and a fun hands-on craft project.
(Loudoun) Learn all about farms and happy hens during this literacy-based program for preschoolers ages 2-5, sponsored by the Heritage Farm Museum of Loudoun County, in Sterling.
(Albemarle) Join PEC for the popular course "Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Starting an Agricultural Business Right For You?" NOTE: CLASS REGISTRATION IS FULL.
(Albemarle/Cville) Join the Virginia Native Plant Society for their monthly meeting, and hear speaker Jake Hughes discuss the Shenandoah National Park's upcoming plant propagation program.
(Albemarle/Charlottesville) Join the Virginia Department of Forestry to attend a workshop on the Integrated Forest Resource Information System (IFRIS) Public web-based GIS program.
(Albemarle/Cville) Learn how to help the flowering plant pollinators at the Monticello Bird Club meeting, held at Ivy Creek Natural Area education center.
(Clarke) Children in grades 1-5 can learn about local mammals through studying their bones, at this young naturalist workshop at the State Arboretum of Virginia.
(Albemarle/Cville) Join the Ivy Creek Foundation and Living Earth School for a program to explore the outdoors in search for wildlife activity, and how to read the stories of animal life in the landscape of Ivy Creek.
(Loudoun) Look for birds and explore the rich and varied habitat of Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve during this walk with the Loudoun Nature Conservancy & Friends of Banshee Reeks.
(Harrisonburg) Join the Blue Ridge Permaculture Network for a community presentation and potluck dinner. Guest speaker Dave Jacke will talk on Ecosystem Agriculture and Forest Gardens.
(Clarke) Join the Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society for a Tree Lovers Walk at the State Arboretum in Boyce. Carrie Blair will lead the walk to observe evergreens, and participants will enjoy hot cocoa indoors after the walk.
(Albemarle/Cville) Students will learn about the History of Ivy Creek Natural Area during this day camp offered during the school year.
(Warrenton) Come out to see the documentary "Food, Inc." The movie screening will benefit Fauquier High School's FFA program and Volunteer Fauquier. After the movie, the group will discuss the local food movement in the area.
(Albemarle/Cville) Novice to expert birdwatching enthusiasts will learn how to identify birds of Central Virginia by sight and song--during this course at the Piedmont Virginia Community College.
(Washington, DC) Save the date for Rooting DC's annual gardening forum--for a day filled with talks, workshops, and lectures on urban gardening and related topics.
(Clarke) Children in grades 1-5 will learn about animal adaptations and strategies used by local animals to survive winter, and then venture outdoors for an excursion.
(Fauquier) Learn about the history of the Chapman/Beverley Mill during this lecture by Ellen Percy Miller, Executive Director, Turn the Mill Around Foundation.
(Albemarle/Cville) Join Ellen Powell of the Virginia Department of Forestry on a winter walk at the Ragged Mountain Natural Area--to learn how to identify trees in winter using bark, branching, seed and other characteristics.
(Loudoun) Bring the family for a free nature walk to explore the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Leesburg. A naturalist will guide you through the many natural wonders of the park.
(Albemarle/Cville) Bring your 3-5 year old to discover nature during this short talk and trail walk for children at Ivy Creek Natural area. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will be your host for the event.
(Loudoun) Explore the Blue Ridge Center in northwestern Loudoun with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. A guide will lead you through this beautiful 900-acre preserve to explore nature and look for birds that frequent the area during winter.
(Albemarle/Cville) View the night sky and discover Mars at this special program at Ivy Creek. After a short presentation at the education center, participants will view the night sky with telescopes set up by the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
(Loudoun) Are you interested in frogs, toads, and salamanders? If so, come out to learn about the Loudoun Amphibian Monitoring Program and how you can help identify amphibians in the area.
(Madison) Join the Madison Farm2Table program to watch the new documentary "FRESH" a film by Ana Sofia Joanes.
(Fairfax) Join the Northern Virginia Climate Action Network for a "Tools for Change Workshop." Participants will hear from local environmental organizations and discuss energy efficiency, messaging, and the media.
(Loudoun) Come hear garden designer Karen Mazza to speak on developing an eye for your garden during this lecture by Loudoun County Master Gardeners.
(Charlottesville) See a unique exhibit on the Charlottesville-Albemarle community water supply as Charlottesville Tomorrow shares its independent analysis and history of Charlottesville & Albemarle's long-term water supply plans at this reception.
(Fauquier) Spend the evening with the Environmental Studies on the Piedmont and the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy during "An Evening with the Woodcocks" and witness the birds' delightful "sky dance" aerobatic courtship display.
(Clarke) Children can search for budding plants, emerging wildlife, migrating birds, and other signs of spring during this young naturalist series program at the State Arboretum of Virginia.
(Loudoun) Explore a "cat swamp" in Loudoun County with Mike Hayslett, Director of the Virginia Vernal Pool Program. The group will learn how amphibians make use of the habitat and search for wood frogs, spring peepers and salamanders.
(Loudoun) Learn about amphibians and how they use seasonal pools, streams, and wetlands as their habitat during this classroom session and field-trip hosted by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.
(Loudoun) Search for wood frogs, spring peepers, salamanders, and more during this Vernal Pool Exploration walk at Morven Park in Leesburg. Mike Hayslett of the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead the walk.
(Richmond) Save the Date for the upcoming Uranium Mining in Virginia Symposium coming up on Thursday, March 11, 2010 in Richmond. The goals of the symposium are to examine the health & socio-economic impacts of proposed uranium mining in Virginia.
(Frederick) Attend the Sixth Annual Forum for Rural Innovation to learn about new approaches for agriculture and rural prosperity. The forum will include exhibits and feature some of the most progressive and recognized farms and researchers in the US.
(Loudoun) Come learn about gardening at this symposium sponsored by the Loudoun County Master Gardeners. This year's theme is "Garden 2 Table" and will feature Joe Lamp'l, Ellen Ogden, and more.
(Charlottesville) Join Wild Virginia for the annual Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival in Charlottesville & Stanton. Spend the evening learning about conservation and watching inspiring films.
(Loudoun) Come hear Mike Virts of Catoctin Garden speak on the five best practices of container gardening developing during this lecture by Loudoun County Master Gardeners.
(Lexington, VA) Join over 500 environmental leaders from across the state for this symposium to learn and exchange information about environmental stewardship and managing natural resources necessary for a sustainable future.
(Fauquier) Stop by the opening day of the Warrenton Farmers' Market in Old Town--for fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, herbs, baked goods, and more.
(Loudoun) Stroll through the streets of Old Town Leesburg during the 20th Annual Flower & Garden Festival, and visit over 100 vendors displaying landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living, plants, flowers, gardening items, patios, and more.
(Fauquier & Loudoun) Enjoy a self-driven tour of historic homes and gardens in Loudoun & Fauquier, during this year's garden tour "Enduring Natural Landscapes Celebrate a Simpler, Nobler Time."
(Loudoun) Save the date for the EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival 2010!
(Albemarle) The Albemarle County Parks and Recreation Department and the county’s Natural Heritage Committee are hosting a Bioblitz and Cultural Inventory of a new park in the county, and invite you to participate.
