Sperryfest 2024
SperryFest returns to the Village of Sperryville in April with a Main Street festival, duck races, kids corner, live music, local artisans and more!
Community Meeting on Data Centers and Transmission Lines in Bealeton
Liberty High School (auditorium) 6300 Independence Ave, Bealeton, Virginia, United StatesJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council and our partners in local community groups, Citizens for Fauquier County, Protect Catlett and Protect Fauquier, for a community meeting about proposed data centers and transmission lines in southern Fauquier County and surrounding areas.
Special Announcement on Wilderness Battlefield
Wilderness Run Vineyards 11109 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United StatesOn Wednesday, May 1, PEC and other members of the Wilderness Battlefield Coalition will join the National Trust for Historic Preservation for a special announcement about efforts to raise awareness about threats facing Wilderness Battlefield.
John Marshall SWCD Conservation Updates Workshop
Join John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District and partners to learn more about conservation programs available for your property in Fauquier County, Virginia!
Bike Month Kickoff Cruiser Ride
Endeavor Cycles 119 Maury Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesKick off Bike Month with a no-drop ride from Endeavor Cycles to valet bike parking at Fridays After Five May 3!
Solar for Rural Businesses Workshop: Accessing Funding for Small-Scale Solar
Baldwin Center 5005 Edge Valley Road, North Garden, VirginiaLearn how to access small-scale solar & energy efficiency improvements for your business through USDA's Rural Energy for American Program.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Solarize Virginia Webinar Series
Solarize Virginia 2024 runs from April 1 through June 30! Join us for an informative lunchtime webinar on the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.
Bike2Work (or anywhere!) Swag Appreciation Station
Are you interested in biking to work–or maybe curious about it? Let us encourage you during your morning commute – or ride – with free swag, free snacks and even a quick tune up.
Rivanna RiverFest
Join us from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Rivanna River Company for family-friendly activities, fun on the river, exhibitors and demonstrations, food trucks, and drinks. Learn more about current and future parks and trails plans for walking, bike and floating the Rivanna River! Music starts at 5 p.m.
Navigating Organizational Funding for Home Energy Upgrade Programs in Justice 40 Communities
Join American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the EPA on Tuesday, May 21 for a workshop on how to apply for federal funding and technical assistance for residential energy upgrades in Justice 40 communities. Participants will hear from municipal staff, community leaders and industry experts.
PEC 2024 Annual Meeting: Inspiring Conservation with Dr. Travis Belote
CODE Building 240 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesJoin PEC on June 1 for our 2024 Annual Meeting in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall.
Virginia Black Bear Festival
Main St. Main Street, Stanardsville, Virginia, United StatesThe Virginia Black Bear Festival is a Community Event Celebrating the Virginia Black Bear, nature, the Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail.
Solarize Virginia Webinar Series
Solarize Virginia 2024 runs from April 1 through June 30! Join us for an informative lunchtime webinar on the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Annual Purple Martin Field Day
Join the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative at a bird-focused field day hosted by the Purple Martin Conservation Association. This field day will be held at the farm of Mrs. Merle Wood and her son, Mr. Lance Wood in Louisa County. Come learn about purple martins, a native songbird that relies almost exclusively on human-supplied housing, and how to attract and manage a colony of your own. The Wood farm hosts a large colony of more than 70 pairs of martins!
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Farm-to-Table Dinner & Virtual Auction
PEC’s annual Farm-to-Table Dinner will take place at historic Spring Hill, where Michela Gorham & Family will host us for cocktails, a farm-to-table dinner, and dancing to Gordon Sterling & The People — all with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.