Local dairy farms are being hit particularly hard by Covid-19, so we decided to step in with an innovative way to get milk they produce to those most in need right now. When schools shut down in March, many farmers found themselves without a viable avenue to sell and distribute a large percentage of their milk.
Maps & Resources
Historic Truss Bridges named among Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places
Virginia’s few remaining historic metal truss bridges, with their unique architectural qualities and irreplaceable role in the state’s heritage, is on Preservation Virginia’s list of Most Endangered Historic Places for 2020. Every year since 2005, the organization has released a list of historic features within the Commonwealth that face imminent or sustained threats, in hopes of encouraging citizens, organizations and local and state governments to advocate for their protection and preservation. The organizational released its 2020 list yesterday, as part of National Historic Preservation Month.
Piedmont Environmental Council connects local dairy farm and food pantry needs
The Piedmont Environmental Council has found an innovative way to connect the milk produced at Remington’s Cool Lawn Farm, Fauquier County’s largest dairy farm, with two food pantries in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties.
2020 Land Conservation Update
This semi-annual publication of The Piedmont Environmental Council highlights some of the conservation opportunities that are available to local landowners. This edition also includes 2019 Piedmont land conservation totals, a feature on a family farm that was conserved, and an update from PEC’s director of land conservation, Mike Kane.
Video: Moment of Zen
A short film highlighting some of the beautiful landscapes of our region. 
Charlottesville’s Drive-Through Farmers Markets
Now more than ever, local food producers are demonstrating their value and continued dedication to serving our communities local, healthy, fresh foods.
Video Messages from Earth Day
PEC staff were busy all over the Piedmont for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Video Updates from PEC’s Larson Native Plant Garden
Stay up to date with what’s in bloom at PEC’s Larson Native Plant Garden!
Video Updates from the Community Farm
Check out the latest video updates from Dana and Pete at PEC’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows!
4/15/2020 Community Farm Update
Dana and Pete are doing amazing work at the Community Farm!! Yesterday, they harvested, packed and delivered 30 pounds of vegetables to Loudoun Hunger Relief.