Kevin Kask joined PEC in October 2021 as PEC’s Land Use Coordinator. He works with the Deputy Director of Land Use on a variety of local and regional land use issues throughout the Piedmont.
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Webinar: Sustainable Landscaping Workshop
On October 8, 2021, we held a webinar about the importance of using native plants in our landscapes.
Deputy Director of Conservation Programs
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is seeking to hire a Deputy Director of Conservation Programs to work in close partnership with the Director of Conservation and other PEC staff to manage PEC’s conservation easement stewardship program and provide operational support for PEC’s conservation programs and projects.
Victoria Garnett
Victoria has been working with PEC since July 2021 as the Digitization Intern. She is digitizing and
processing thousands of legal documents that pertain to the condemnation of private property in order to create the Shenandoah National Park in Madison County, Virginia.
Mitchell Pittman
Mitchell is now the farm production assistant with the team at PEC’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows.
Damien Sharp
Damien joined the staff of The Piedmont Environmental Council in June 2021 as the Rural Southwest Mountains Historic District Intern. In August 2021, Damien transitioned into the role of Preservation Outreach Representative.
Grassland Birds
Small changes to farming practices can have a big, positive impact on grassland birds. For example, slightly adjusting the timing of hayfield mowing in the spring can ensure much higher rates of grassland birds fledging their young during the vulnerable nesting season.
October Greenfield
October Greenfield joined PEC’s staff in September 2021 as the Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator. Her work includes executing a diverse portfolio of wildlife habitat restoration projects, leading community-based conservation efforts, and promoting landowner engagement.
Hallie Harriman
Hallie Harriman joined PEC’s staff in August 2021 as the Potomac Watershed Field Representative. Her work area encompasses Clarke, Loudoun, and northern Fauquier counties.
PEC’s Annual Photo Contest
The 2021 PEC Photo Contest is here! Submit your best landscape, wildlife, portrait and street photography from our nine-county region by September 30!