Join PEC Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator, October Greenfield, and Leopold's Preserve to learn more about the decline of grassland birds and the work of the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative.

PEC will be on hand to talk about the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative.

The Piedmont Mobility Alliance (pecva.org/mobilityalliance) is a coalition of organizations, agencies, businesses and groups who share a vision of a better-connected community for walking, biking and other forms of active transportation in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We gather every two months to share updates and work collaboratively on projects that none can accomplish alone. In-person […]

The Piedmont Environmental Council's Senior Energy and Climate Advisor, Ashish Kapoor, will join a panel on Best Practices for Solar Development at the Environment Virginia Symposium. There will be a […]

Looking for a chance to let your little ones explore the joy of cycling in a safe and positive environment? Family Bike Day will have it all May 4.

Come explore the county’s newest car-free open space: Free Bridge Lane! It’s the perfect place for people of all ages to walk, bike or roll – especially for learners. Albemarle County will be offering e-bike demonstrations, kids' bike safety lessons, and more on May 10! Don't forget to bring your kids’ bikes if they'd like […]

Join us for a spring nature walk at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook to learn about native plant identification, pollinators, songbirds and meadow management! PEC’s Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator, October Greenfield and Plantings for the Piedmont Program Coordinator Linnea Sherman will lead the walk.

Join Dr. Andrea Weeks, Associate Professor and Director of the Ted R Bradley Herbarium at George Mason University, and Gilberts Corner Farm and Land Manager, Dana Melby, for a morning […]