Jen Wilkins joined PEC in May 2023 as the Gilberts Corner Farmers Market Manager.
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This May, Orvis Giveback Days Will Raise Money for The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Tree Planting Program
During the month of May, when you shop at your local Orvis store in Arlington, Leesburg or Tysons Corner part of your purchase goes to support local land and water conservation efforts! For every purchase over $10, Orvis will donate $10 on your behalf to The Piedmont Environmental Council as a part of their Giveback Days campaign.

2023-2028 Strategic Plan
The Piedmont Environmental Council’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan sets a direction for the years ahead.
Lauren Seeling
Lauren spent 20 years in the real estate settlement industry as a licensed title insurance agent, but decided to make a career move and give up the long commute to Northern Virginia. She joined PEC as the Bookkeeper in February of 2023 and is excited that she can walk to work when the weather is nice! Lauren grew up in Centreville, spent several years in the Fredericksburg area and moved to Warrenton in 2011 where she currently lives with her family.

Ashish Kapoor
Ashish Kapoor joined PEC in March 2023 as the Senior Energy and Climate Policy Analyst.

Human Resources & Training Director
PEC is seeking to hire a Human Resources & Training Director to work in our headquarters office in Warrenton, VA. This individual will lead the HR Department on a day-to-day basis and report to the President.

Faith Schweikert
As the Buy Fresh Buy Local Assistant at PEC, Faith’s work helps connect people from across the Piedmont to fresh, local products grown and raised in their area.

Achieving Conservation Wins Together
As our 50th anniversary year comes to a close, we are taking stock in the effects of our collective efforts over the last half century toward meaningful conservation and better communities in Virginia’s Piedmont. We are ever grateful to our generous and committed supporters and members who’ve made it all possible, as well as our many partners and dedicated staff. As we head toward the close of 2022, we invite you to look back at a few highlights of our work together this past year.

Academic Portion
The academic portion of the fellowship includes a combination of classroom sessions, hands-on activities, and field trips.

Research Practicum
For the final three weeks of the program, the fellows focus on a collaborative practicum, designed to meet their expressed skills and interests.