http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,138,0,0,html Get involved and make a difference right now. http://www.pecva.org/anx/img/logo.gif http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,138,0,0,html Piedmont Environmental Council 60 en (Albemarle) Tom Burford, Professor Apple, will provide numerous apple varieties, each introduced with a discussion of their history and culture. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1613,-1,html At this meeting the County will consider adopting resolutions supporting National Scenic Byway All-American Road designations and supporting Virginia Byways designation on a number of roads. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1612,-1,html (Loudoun) Bring your binoculars and discover birds in the rich habitat of Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Friends of Banshee Reeks. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1606,-1,html (Loudoun) Celebrate local at The McGhee Foundation's Second Annual Benefit Gala at Farmers' Delight Plantation in Middleburg. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1608,-1,html (Winchester) Come celebrate fall and Shenandoah Valley's rich farming heritage with Local Harvest Days at the Z Street Market. You'll have a chance to meet your local farmers, brewers, artists, and a live scarecrow. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1611,-1,html (Madison) Attend the Rappahannock Rapidan Regional Commission's annual meeting and listen to keynote speaker Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm, nationally known farmer, writer and speaker on alternative agriculture. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1609,-1,html (Charlottesville) Learn the basic principles and strategies to live more sustainably in your home, neighborhood, or community at this workshop near Charlottesville. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1605,-1,html (Loudoun) Spend the weekend touring farms, nurseries, and wineries in the Blue Ridge, Short Hill, and Sugarloaf Mountains during the 2008 Farm Color Tour. Enjoy the beautiful colors of the fall leaves while on the self-guided tour of Loudoun Valley. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1604,-1,html (Madison) Enjoy the weekend at Graves' Mountain Lodge during the Apple Festival. Visit with farm animals, pick apples, listen to bluegrass music, or take a hayride. Reservations are required for dinner at the main lodge. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1603,-1,html (Loudoun) Come experience Court and Market Days in Old Town Leesburg and find out what life was like during the 18th and early 19th centuries. There will be artisan demonstrations, peddlers, reenactments, entertainment & children's activities. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1601,-1,html (Loudoun) Visit the 200-year old village of Aldie for their annual harvest festival featuring locally-grown products and crafts. The historic Aldie Mill will also feature grinding demonstrations using the rare double waterwheels. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1600,-1,html (Prince William) Volunteers are needed to help relocate a trail in Prince William State Forest with REI Fairfax, Prince William Forest Park, and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1598,-1,html (Prince William) Learn 19th century cooking techniques at this hands-on class in Bristow. Participants will learn how to prepare and cook historically accurate dishes over an open hearth fire in the 1830 Haislip Cabin. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1597,-1,html (Culpeper) Tour the 1743 historic estate Salubria during this event sponsored by the Museum of Culpeper History. Enjoy the evening with cocktails, wine, friends, and a catered dinner by Chiusano Italian Table of Culpeper. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1596,-1,html (Charlottesville) Take a drive out to Carter Mountain Orchard's Apple Harvest Festival and learn how to make fresh apple cider. Visit with local orchardists and visit the exhibit "Virginia Apples for Flavor: The Story of High Hill Orchards." http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1595,-1,html (Charlottesville) Join the Rivanna Conservation Society at their monthly lecture series. Bring your own lunch and learn about the duties of a river keeper presented by David Sligh, Upper James River Keeper. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1592,-1,html (Charlottesville) Join the Rivanna Conservation Society at their monthly lecture series. Bring your own lunch and learn about greenways and blueways in Albemarle presented by Dan Mahon, Albemarle County. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1591,-1,html (Charlottesville) Join the Rivanna Conservation Society at their monthly lecture series. Bring your own lunch and learn about the Meadow Creek Restoration Project and Stormwater Design presented by Kristel Riddervold of the City of Chalottesville. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1590,-1,html