Events

Upcoming Events

There are always a ton of great conservation events happening throughout the Piedmont. Scroll down to learn more--

 

May 26, 2013 8:00 am

Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road

 On the fourth Saturday of each month (except December), Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy leads a bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, a beautiful 900-acre preserve in northwe... Read more

Cost: Free





May 30, 2013 7:00 pm

Heritage Center @ 233 4th Street Northwest, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

The Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center will host a program on historic Albemarle County African-American communities within the area of the U.S. 29 Western Bypass. Historian Luci... Read more

Cost: Free





Jun 01, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ida Lee Recreation Center @ 60 Ida Lee Drive Northwest, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA

Join the folks from  Loudoun County Master Gardeners for expert advice on vegetable gardening. This event will take place at the award winning Loudoun County Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, ... Read more

Cost: Free





Jun 01, 2013 4:00 pm

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute @ 1500 Remount Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA

Join us for an evening of celebration to benefit the collaborative work of The Piedmont Environmental Council, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, and the Shenandoah National Park ... Read more

Cost: $250 USD





Jun 08, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

TBA

Welcome to the fourth, annual Historic Grace Church Farm Tour. Have you ever wondered what lies beyond those beautiful gates and fences along Routes 22 and 231 in Eastern Albemarle County?
... Read more

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of USD





Jun 08, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Broadlands Nature Center @ 21907 Claiborne Parkway, Broadlands, VA 20148, USA

Learn how to set up and maintain a healthy composting system at your home. A gardens best friend is a good compost and you can turn your clippings and more into a money saving garden food. Big ... Read more

Cost: Free





Jun 16, 2013 10:00 am

Broadlands Community Center @ 43004 Waxpool Rd, Ashburn, VA 20148, USA

This  hands on workshop will show you what to plant in order to attract Monarchs to your garden and how to raise them.  Experience the life cycle of beautiful Monarch Butterflies while seeing the d... Read more

Cost: free USD





Jun 22, 2013 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute @ 1500 Remount Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA

  Virginia Working Lanscapes will be hosting its first workshop of 2013 on Riparian Conservation and Restoration at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, VA. Join us fo... Read more

Cost: $25 USD





Jun 23, 2013 2:00 pm

The Theatre @ 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, USA

Join the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection and a diverse panel of experts who will discuss different aspects of the life of bees, a question and answer session will follow the discus... Read more

Cost: Free





Jun 26, 2013 8:00 am

Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road

 On the fourth Saturday of each month (except December), Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy leads a bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, a beautiful 900-acre preserve in northwe... Read more

Cost: Free





Jun 30, 2013 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Historic Long Branch @ Long Branch Historic Home, Millwood, VA 22646, USA

Join us for a fabulous locally sourced dinner at Historic Long Branch.  The menu will include - Barbecue Beef, Pork and Chicken - Assorted Salads - Cornbread - Cobblers - Beer and Wine.   The e... Read more

Cost: $25/Adult, $15/Child USD





Jul 13, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Broadlands Nature Center @ 21907 Claiborne Parkway, Broadlands, VA 20148, USA

Join Ryan Bridge, “The Bug Man” as he  discusses the ecology and basic entomology of insects. He will also be talking about the importance of insects, followed by their defense strategi... Read more

Cost: 1Adult1Child$5.00resident/$7.0 USD





Jul 20, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ida Lee Recreation Center @ 60 Ida Lee Drive Northwest, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA

Join the folks from Loudoun County Master Gardeners for expert advice on vegetable gardening, today's topic on Insects will be held at the  Master Gardener Demonstration Garden. The award winni... Read more

Cost: Free





Jul 20, 2013 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

East Lynn Farm @ 19955 Airmont Road, Round Hill, VA 20141, USA

Feast! Featuring Television Chef Pati Jinich Come celebrate locally grown food and wine with an elegant dinner in the field. The Piedmont Environmental Council and East Lynn Farm invit... Read more

Cost: $150 USD





Jul 26, 2013 8:00 am

Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road

 On the fourth Saturday of each month (except December), Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy leads a bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, a beautiful 900-acre preserve in northwe... Read more

Cost: Free





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