Events
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Virginia Native Plant Society Annual Workshop Part 2
Enjoy two evening workshops with the Virginia Native Plant Society and regional experts, Thursday, March 21, and Thursday, March 28 via Zoom. Workshops will start at 6:30 p.m. with a meet and greet. Each workshop has two sessions, starting at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. Please register only once to receive the Zoom information for both workshops.
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Sperryville Trail Day Volunteer Tree Planting
We will be working on improving our amazing Sperryville Trail system and build up our native tree system along the Thornton River on March 30.
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Spring Cleaning at Rappahannock County Park
Winter has been a busy time this year at Rappahannock County Park. Come witness the huge changes brought about by a major invasive treatment/removal effort and replanting in sections of the wooded area. Hosted by Rappahannock County Park.
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Park Day
Each year on Park Day, thousands of history enthusiasts, community-minded citizens, families, Boy and Girl Scouts, ROTC units and more come together in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine.
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21st Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run
Bonny Brook Farm 8446 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, Virginia, United StatesJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council's Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for a walk along the banks of Cedar Run.
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Solarize Virginia Webinar Series
Solarize Virginia launches April 1! Be an early bird by joining us on April 9 for an informative webinar on the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.
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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.
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Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Perspectives for Healthy Soil and Water
Join Agricair and Oatlands in collaboration with Virginia Tech Center For Food Systems & Community Transportation, for a day of learning and co-creation at Oatlands House in Loudoun County.
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Roots So Deep Film Screening
Germanna Community College - Daniel Technology Center 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, Virginia, United StatesRoots So Deep is a four-part documentary series all about intensive farmers and maverick scientists asking if an underutilized way to graze cattle can help the environment.
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Greene County ‘Water is Life’ Earth Day Celebration
Greene County Visitor Center 9157 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia, United StatesJoin us at the Greene County Visitor Center and local environmental organizations for the 2024 Earth Day Festival! The event will be filled with fun, and family activities to celebrate Earth Day. PEC will be tabling.
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Second Annual Earth Day Open House
As part of the 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival, Panorama Natural Burial is hosting a day full of experiences planned in collaboration with local land stewards and naturalists, including PEC. There will be guided hikes, a tour of the burial ground, a scavenger hunt for kids, snacks, and information galore.
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Front Royal Earth Day Celebration
Join local environmental and conservation organizations in Front Royal on Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an Earth Day celebration inspired by the iconic Lone Pine overlooking the town. Whether you’ve been a part of previous events or are joining for the first time, kick off spring with us and showcase your commitment to the environment!
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A Community Read Event: Celebrating Women’s History Month and Earth Day
Join Albemarle County's book club! For our spring 2024 Community Read, we have chosen the book All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis as the feature read.
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Historic Germanna Conservation Celebration
The Siegen Forest Conservation Celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Germanna Ford Public Boat Launch promises to be a day filled with fun, nature, and history.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
