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Tree Planting at Pen Druid Brewing

Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on Thursday, March 23 for an afternoon of planting trees at Pen Druid Brewing!

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Loudoun Community Meeting: Data Centers & Diesel Generators

Join PEC for an informational session to learn about the power usage of local data centers, the generators they operate in and around the Loudoun community, and the anticipated air quality variance likely to be issued by the Department of Environmental Quality for this summer.

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Creating Walkable Piedmont Communities: A Workshop for Local Leaders and Planners

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about successful strategies and available resources for your community. The half-day workshop will focus on giving your town or village the tools, resources, and contacts you need to implement pedestrian, streetscape, trail and traffic calming projects. It will also be an opportunity to network with other local leaders interested in making their Piedmont communities more vibrant and walkable.

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Farming Workshop: In the Orchard!

Learn the basics of pruning tree fruit and berries as well as some tips for establishing your own orchard, whether it's five trees or five acres! We will also cover orchard maintenance and basic pests/diseases.

Tree Planting at J Team Dairy

Join PEC, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Maola Milk for a volunteer tree planting on Wednesday, April 5 at the J Team Dairy in Orange County.

Third Annual Rush River Clean Up

The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection is pleased to spread the word about this upcoming event to help keep Rappahannock beautiful and protect our precious natural resources.

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20th Annual Bluebell Walk: Benefits of Beavers, Birds & Native Biodiversity

Bonny Brook Farm 8446 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, Virginia

Join The Piedmont Environmental Council's Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for the 20th Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run.

This family-friendly event is a delightful chance to walk amongst a beautiful streamside field of Virginia’s iconic and ephemeral bluebells on a private conserved property. Along the walk, hear from experts covering a wide range of topics including beavers, native meadow and riparian habitat restoration for birds, butterflies, and other critters, invasive species removal and more!

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Piedmont Mobility Alliance Spring 2023 Meeting

The spring meeting of Piedmont Mobility Alliance will be an opportunity to update one another and share resources/ideas to follow up on the successful February 24 Mobility Summit.

Spring Native Plant Sale at Morven Park

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy's Native Plant Sale is the place to buy spring-blooming flowers, vines, trees, shrubs and ferns from four local native plant nurseries.

Front Royal Earth Day Celebration

We can't wait for even more excitement this year at our Earth Day Celebration -- hosted by the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee and the Town of Front Royal!

Tree Planting at Cool Lawn Farm

Come help plant trees in a riparian forest buffer at Cool Lawn Farm (of Moo Thru Ice Cream fame!) in Remington, VA. This volunteer event is hosted by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay with Friends of the Rappahannock, PEC and John Marshall SWCD.

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Nature for Everyone Earth Day Celebration in Greene County

Greene County Visitor Center 9157 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia

Join local environmental organizations to celebrate Earth Day. The event will provide an opportunity for the community to come out and take part in nature-themed activities, engage in citizen science, gain valuable conservation knowledge, and meet some interesting animals.

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Back to the Basics – Encouraging Biodiversity Throughout Clarke!

Long Branch Historic House and Farm 830 Long Branch Lane, Boyce, Virginia

Join PEC as we host Charlotte Lorick, Naturalist and Biodiversity Management Team Coordinator at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, who will share insights about improving native plant and wildlife ecosystem diversity on your property or in your backyard.

Save The Date: PEC’s Annual Meeting

Save the date! Join us for a fun, informative day in a beautiful setting. Catch up with friends, participate in one of our workshops and learn more about local efforts to build a stronger, more sustainable region.

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