Community Conservation Walk in Marshall
Come join neighbors on a fun and educational walk showcasing a suite of conservation practices underway on a Piedmont landscape. This is a free knowledge-sharing event led by Smithsonian's Virginia Working Landscapes and the Piedmont Environmental Council.
Cedar Mountain 5k and 10k Rally
Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation is hosting its first 5k and 10k on October 1 at the Cedar Mountain Battlefield to increase awareness of the 162-acre historic area, raise money for its preservation and the maintenance of trails, and contribute to the well-being of the community. The race is being administered by Bishop Events with an entry fee of $35.
The Book of Wilding—a Practical Guide to Rewilding Big and Small with Isabella Tree
Middleburg Community Center 300 W Washington St., Middleburg, VirginiaJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council and The Garden Conservancy in Middleburg for a talk by award-winning journalist and author Isabella Tree.
Native Plant Sale & Community Day at Clermont
Come to Clermont Farm for an opportunity to buy native plants at the best time of year for planting, as well as natural products from area vendors, and tours/education walks. The event is rain or shine, $5 per car.
Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tour – Warren County
Join woodland owners and natural resource professionals for a day-long tour to learn about the woods, wildlife, and history of Warren County.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Violet Crown Cinema 200 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesJoin The Living Earth School in person (or virtually) on Wednesday, October 11 for The Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
Riparian Buffer Workshop for Landowners: Basics and Funding Opportunities
Join the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District, the VA Department of Forestry, and the Piedmont Environmental Council for a workshop on riparian forest buffers. Learn about the importance of these buffers as a tool to improve water quality in our local watersheds and explore sources of funding for implementing buffers on your property.
Gettysburg 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground invites you to join Director Ron Maxwell and members of the Cast in Gettysburg, PA October 13-15, 2023, for a weekend long festival as the acclaimed film Gettysburg celebrates 30 years!
Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour
Don't miss this great opportunity to get to visit some of Fauquier County's amazing farms during this is free, self-guided tour.
Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium – Buffer Summit and Celebration
Please save the date and join us for the fifth annual Buffer Summit and Celebration hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium! The Buffer Summit will be held in person on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Loudoun County Fall Farm Tour
Enjoy over 40 local farm stops full of delicious produce, cute animals, farm demonstrations, and fun & educational programs.
Community Meeting on Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers
Learn more about data centers and surging electricity demand, and the potential for new transmission line projects in Virginia.
Beyond Solar Ordinances: Utility-Scale Solar Policy, Host Siting Agreements & Other Emerging Topics
Join Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley for “Beyond Solar Ordinances,” aimed at helping local planning officials stay abreast of best practices for the evolving land use of utility-scale solar.
Protect Catlett Town Hall Meeting – Data Centers and Transmission Lines
Cedar Run Building 3558 Catlett Rd., Catlett, Virginia, United StatesProtect Catlett is hosting a town hall meeting on Thurs, Nov. 2 about the potential for new transmission line projects proposed in the Piedmont and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region.
Town Hall Meeting – Data Centers and Transmission Lines (Warrenton)
Join our coalition of local community groups, Citizens for Fauquier County, The Piedmont Environmental Council, Protect Catlett and Protect Fauquier, for a town hall forum about the potential for new transmission line projects proposed in Fauquier County and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region. This meeting will take place on Monday, Nov. 13 […]
Solar on the Farm: Improving Your Ag Operation with On-Site Energy
Join PEC on Nov. 14 to learn how your farm business can make the switch to behind-the-meter, small-scale solar.
Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance Quarterly Gathering
Join friends and partners of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance on November 16 at Shenandoah University’s scenic Cool Spring campus on the river. Refreshments will be provided. Weather permitting, everyone is invited to stay for a walk.
Sperryville Trail Tree Planting
Join PEC at the Sperryville Trail on Saturday, November 18 in Sperryville, VA. Volunteers will work in two shifts, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. to plant 125 native trees and shrubs along the Thornton River to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Headwater Stream Initiative!
Piedmont Mobility Alliance November Meeting
Join PEC and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) for a fall meeting of the Piedmont Mobility Alliance.
Roundtable discussion for release of the “Rural Landowner Manual”
Please join us on Wednesday, November 29 at the Middleburg Community Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a roundtable discussion with our sponsors led by Robert Bonnie, US Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation.
Town Hall on Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers
Old Stone School 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia, United StatesJoin local conservation organizations for a community town hall about the potential for new transmission line projects proposed in Loudoun County and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region.
General Assembly Preview Regional Watch Party
Join The Piedmont Environmental Council in Warrenton or Charlottesville for Virginia Conservation Network's annual General Assembly Preview.
Rappahannock County Park Tree Planting
Join PEC at Rappahannock County Park on Wednesday, December 6 in Washington, VA. Volunteers will work in two shifts, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. to plant 200 native trees and shrubs along the Rush River to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Headwater Stream Initiative!
Holiday Open House
PEC Warrenton Office 45 Horner St, Warrenton, VA, United StatesGrab a cup of cheer and mingle with fellow PEC members and staff! You’re invited to stop by our Warrenton office between 2–6 p.m. for some refreshments and engaging conversation.
Fifeville Community Trail Work Party
Tonsler Park 500 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VirginiaJoin the Rivanna Trails Foundation, the Fifeville Neighborhood Association and PEC on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. for a work/service party at the Fifeville Community Trail.
Manahoac Indians: Footprints in the Upper Rappahannock Watershed
Join the Rappahannock Historical Society on January 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. for an adventure into the past with Brad Hatch, Patawomeck Tribal Council and David Caprara, Mannahoac Story Alliance.
Tackling the Food Waste Challenge for People and Planet
Come learn about how waste is being tackled around the nation by our local businesses and innovators. Ideas for ending farm waste to improve livelihoods, delivering surplus to hungry neighbors, creating new revenue opportunities for producers and avoiding “science experiments” in our refrigerators. Make a New Year’s resolution to be part of the solution.
Community Meeting on Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure – Purcellville
Woodgrove High School 36811 Allder School Rd., Purcellville, Virginia, United StatesJoin us for a community meeting about the potential for new transmission line projects proposed in Loudoun County and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance Meeting – January 2024
Water Street Center 407 E Water St, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesThe Piedmont Mobility Alliance 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. Our first meeting of 2024 will take place Tuesday, January 30 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Water Street Center.
Conservation Speed Dating Workshop
The Hill School - Peard Building 130 Madison St, Middleburg, Virginia, United StatesJoin the conservation community for a free workshop to learn about opportunities for landowners and producers to better manage their land in Fauquier County.
Community Meeting on Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers – Charlottesville
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VirginiaLearn more about data centers and surging electricity demand, and the potential for new transmission line projects in Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region.
Piedmont Landscape Association
Paramount Theater 215 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VirginiaThe Piedmont Landscape Association gathers every year to bring together gardening enthusiasts and landscape professionals together for a full day of education and fellowship. PEC will be present in support, with a table of information about our work. See their website for more information about the seminar's agenda and how you can register today.
Expanding The Legacy: A Conversation with Black Family Land Trust Executive Director Ebonie Alexander
Please join Ebonie Alexander, the Executive Director of the Black Family Land Trust for a Black History Month conversation on legacies of people and place.
Virtual Community Meeting: Data Centers & Energy Infrastructure in Loudoun
Join us for a virtual community meeting about the explosive data center growth in the region, the new transmission line projects and substations needed to serve them in Loudoun, and the resulting cost burden on Virginia ratepayers. We’ll also talk about ways for people to get involved. One of the next opportunities for Loudoun residents […]
Land Conservation Tools Deep Dive – A Generation NEXT Webinar
Join Generation NEXT, a Virginia Cooperative Extension program, for an online workshop that will help sharpen your understanding of land conservation tools.
Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Programs Update Workshop
Join the Culpeper Soil and Water District and numerous local, regional and state partners to learn about conservation programs available to landowners in Madison County.
2024 Charlottesville/Albemarle Active Mobility Summit
The Wool Factory 1837 Broadway Street, Charlottesville, VirginiaThe fourth annual Charlottesville / Albemarle Active Mobility Summit invites you to join other residents and partner organizations for a full-day workshop. The event is hands-on and collaborative, centered on learning, active participation, and fellowship—and it's free!
Virginia Native Plant Society Annual Workshop Part 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.