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  • May 2024

  • Sat 11

    Dark Sky Event at Rappahannock County Park

    May 11, 2024 @ 8:15 pm
    Rappahannock County Park 7 Park Ln, Washington, Virginia, United States

    The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) and the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority will host the first of four "Dark Sky" events for 2024 at the Rappahannock County Park on Saturday evening, May 11. This event will begin at 8:15 PM at the Park Pavilion and feature two short presentations.

    Free
  • Tue 14

    “Coalition for Historic Thoroughfare” with Frank Washington

    May 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:35 pm
    Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County 4243 Loudoun Ave, The Plains, Virginia, United States

    Join the Afro-American Historical Association (AAHA) of Fauquier County for a presentation on the protection and preservation of local cemeteries and grave sites in honor of National Historic Preservation Month.

    Free
  • Wed 15

    Solarize Virginia Webinar Series

    May 15, 2024 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Solarize Virginia 2024 runs from April 1 through June 30! Join us for an informative lunchtime webinar on the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.

  • Fri 17
    woman stands over bike

    Bike2Work (or anywhere!) Swag Appreciation Station

    May 17, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am

    Are you interested in biking to work–or maybe curious about it? Let us encourage you during your morning commute – or ride – with free swag, free snacks and even a quick tune up.

  • Fri 17

    Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival

    May 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival
    Wegmeyer Farms 18451 Taylor Road, Hamilton, Virginia

    Old-fashioned, hometown fun! Enjoy three days of awesome family-friendly events hosted by Wegmeyer Farms, from a BIP (Berry Important Person) Denim Gala to strawberry pancake breakfasts to a festival of food, vendors, entertainment, contests and more.

    $15
  • Sat 18

    Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival

    May 18, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival
    Wegmeyer Farms 18451 Taylor Road, Hamilton, Virginia

    Old-fashioned, hometown fun! Enjoy three days of awesome family-friendly events hosted by Wegmeyer Farms, from a BIP (Berry Important Person) Denim Gala to strawberry pancake breakfasts to a festival of food, vendors, entertainment, contests and more.

    $15
  • Sat 18

    Rivanna RiverFest

    May 18, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Join us from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Rivanna River Company for family-friendly activities, fun on the river, exhibitors and demonstrations, food trucks, and drinks. Learn more about current and future parks and trails plans for walking, bike and floating the Rivanna River! Music starts at 5 p.m.

  • Sun 19

    Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival

    May 19, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Wegmeyer Farms’ Lincoln Strawberry Festival
    Wegmeyer Farms 18451 Taylor Road, Hamilton, Virginia

    Old-fashioned, hometown fun! Enjoy three days of awesome family-friendly events hosted by Wegmeyer Farms, from a BIP (Berry Important Person) Denim Gala to strawberry pancake breakfasts to a festival of food, vendors, entertainment, contests and more.

    $15
  • Tue 21

    Navigating Organizational Funding for Home Energy Upgrade Programs in Justice 40 Communities

    May 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Join American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the EPA on Tuesday, May 21 for a workshop on how to apply for federal funding and technical assistance for residential energy upgrades in Justice 40 communities. Participants will hear from municipal staff, community leaders and industry experts.

  • Tue 21

    American Kestrel Talk at Blandy Experimental Farm

    May 21, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, Virginia, United States

    Join us to learn about conservation efforts to provide nesting habitat for American Kestrels across the Virginia Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. October Greenfield, Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator for The Piedmont Environmental Council, will present on American Kestrel ecology and conservation challenges, followed by a field walk to learn about monitoring nest boxes.

  • June 2024

  • Sat 1

    PEC 2024 Annual Meeting: Inspiring Conservation with Dr. Travis Belote

    June 1, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
    CODE Building 225 W Water Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

    Join PEC on June 1 for our 2024 Annual Meeting in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall.

    $30
  • Sat 1
    wavyleaf basketgrass on a forest floor

    Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop

    June 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
    Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, Virginia, United States

    Join PEC, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for one of two workshops on the invasive wavyleaf basketgrass.

  • Sat 1

    Virginia Black Bear Festival

    June 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Main St. Main Street, Stanardsville, Virginia, United States

    The Virginia Black Bear Festival is a Community Event Celebrating the Virginia Black Bear, nature, the Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail.

  • Sun 2

    Sir Peter Crane at Fauquier Public Library

    June 2, 2024 @ 2:00 pm

    Sir Peter Crane, President of Oak Spring Garden Foundation, will be the featured speaker at Sundays at Two, a program sponsored by Fauquier Public Library.

  • Mon 3

    Solarize Virginia Webinar Series

    June 3, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Solarize Virginia 2024 runs from April 1 through June 30! Join us for an informative lunchtime webinar on the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.

  • Sat 8
    wavyleaf basketgrass on a forest floor

    Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop

    June 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
    Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, Virginia, United States

    Join PEC, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for one of two workshops on the invasive wavyleaf basketgrass.

  • Tue 11
    A transmission line spans rural, agricultural land in Loudon County.

    Community Meeting on Transmission Lines

    June 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Heritage High School 520 Evergreen Mills Rd SE, Leesburg, Virginia

    Learn about the proliferation of transmission line proposals resulting from unfettered data center development in Loudoun County.

    Free
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