Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, Virginia, United StatesJoin PEC, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for one of two workshops on the invasive wavyleaf basketgrass.
Community Meeting on Transmission Lines
Heritage High School 520 Evergreen Mills Rd SE, Leesburg, VirginiaLearn about the proliferation of transmission line proposals resulting from unfettered data center development in Loudoun County.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Juneteenth Celebration at Montpelier
Join PEC and a host of other Orange County organizations at the Juneteenth Celebration at Montpelier June 15.
Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance Summer Gathering
Join friends and partners of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance on June 20 at Sweet Run State Park! We will learn about Virginia’s newest state park from Park Manager Keven Bowman and share partner news from around the Ridge.
Annual Purple Martin Field Day
Join the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative at a bird-focused field day hosted by the Purple Martin Conservation Association. This field day will be held at the farm of Mrs. Merle Wood and her son, Mr. Lance Wood in Louisa County. Come learn about purple martins, a native songbird that relies almost exclusively on human-supplied housing, and how to attract and manage a colony of your own. The Wood farm hosts a large colony of more than 70 pairs of martins!
Native Meadow Walk at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook
Join us for a walk at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook to learn about native plant ID, pollinators, songbirds and meadow management!
Member Open House in Warrenton
Join PEC at our Warrenton office on Thursday, July 11, from 3–6 p.m. for refreshing ice cream, cold drinks and camaraderie.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance July Meeting + Social
407 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USAJoin the Piedmont Mobility Alliance, a coalition dedicated to improving walking, biking, transit and everyday access to the outdoors in Charlottesville and Albemarle, for our July 31 to find out what's happening around town and how you can get involved. Just want to meet others without the info? Meet us afterwards at Botanical Fare on the Downtown Mall.
Sources of Conservation Funding Workshop and Social
You’re invited to this free workshop to learn more about sources of funding and technical assistance for conservation and land management!
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Nature Night: Nocturnal Insects at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook
Join The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and The Clifton Institute for an evening discovering the diversity of moths and other nocturnal insects at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook! This first-ever nighttime program at the overlook […]
Joint Piedmont / Shenandoah Active Mobility Social
Sunset Park 300 N. Winchester Avenue, Waynesboro, VirginiaThe Piedmont Mobility Alliance and the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition are joining forces for a combined social gathering to celebrate Waynesboro’s brand new trail park and to enjoy a spectacular […]
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
New Landowner Conservation Services Workshop
Come out and meet with professionals from a myriad of conservation organizations active in providing landowner conservation programs and services in the Culpeper District! This program is targeted to newer […]
Farm-to-Table Dinner & Virtual Auction
PEC’s annual Farm-to-Table Dinner will take place at historic Spring Hill, where Michela Gorham & Family will host us for cocktails, a farm-to-table dinner, and dancing to Gordon Sterling & The People — all with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook.
2024 Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual Conference
Carver Recreation Center 233 4th Street Northwest, Charlottesville, VirginiaLearn what's happening in the urban Rivanna corridor to bridge gaps in conservation and connectivity, celebrate local wins & get involved!
September Mobility Alliance Meeting
Water Street Center 407 E Water St, Charlottesville, VirginiaThe 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 […]
Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows
Join PEC Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator, October Greenfield, for a birding walk along the newly expanded Old Carolina Road Trail at PEC’s Roundabout Meadows.
Loop de Ville Trailfest
Rivanna River Company 1520 East High Street, Charlottesville, VirginiaPlease join PEC, the Rivanna Trails Foundation, and a bunch of our partner organizations for the annual Loop de Ville Trailfest on Sunday, October 6! It is celebration of National Public Lands Day, the beloved Rivanna Trail, and access to the outdoors. There will be numerous hikes, walks, runs, and bike rides for people of […]
Five Mile Loop Advocacy Hike
Brooks Family YMCA 151 McIntire Park Drive, Charlottesville, VirginiaWith leadership from PEC, the Piedmont Mobility Alliance has been advocating for the creation of a five-mile greenway loop centered around McIntire Park, where PEC is sponsoring a cheer zone for the annual Loop de VIlle Trailfest. Join us on a guided walk of the loop, led by PEC’s Charlottesville / Albemarle Community Outreach Manager, that will showcase the route and celebrate a new right-of-way acquisition that will help close the loop.
Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, United StatesJoin local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at Culpeper County Library.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Violet Crown Cinema 200 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesJoin us and the Living Earth School at the 3rd Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival Oct. 16.
Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium: Buffer Summit and Celebration
Join the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium Wednesday, Oct. 23 to learn more about riparian buffers at the 6th Annual Buffer Summit & Celebration!
Halloween Bike Ride
Get your costume, scare up some friends and join the Piedmont Mobility Alliance for a free, fun, relaxed and social bicycle ride through the streets of Charlottesville!
Land & Water Conservation: Carbon, Easements, & Cost-Share Workshop
PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center 222 South Main Street, Standardsville, United StatesAt this upcoming workshop in Greene County, landowners can learn from conservation professionals in our region about forest carbon, conservation easements, and other climate-smart conservation programs and opportunities available in our region. Rappahannock […]
November Piedmont Mobility Alliance Meeting
Join the Piedmont Mobility Alliance for it's upcoming November 15 meeting at TJPDC's Water Street Center.
2025 General Assembly Preview Watch Party
PEC Warrenton Office 45 Horner St, Warrenton, VA, United StatesGet ready for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session in January by tuning in for a state-wide sneak preview of environmental legislation.
Remington Community Meeting
400 N CHURCH ROAD +1 moreRemington residents, conservation groups and others will explain how data center developments threaten quality of life and community-wide revitalization efforts.
Data Center Lobby Day
St Paul’s Episcopal Church 815 East Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesThe Data Center Reform Coalition is excited to announce our 2025 Lobby Day slated for January 20, 2025. Together, we are urging state lawmakers to take action on the unchecked, exponential growth of data centers in Virginia.
Virginia Conservation Network’s Conservation Lobby Day
St. Paul's Episcopal Church 815 E Grace St, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesThe Virginia Conservation Network (VCN)'s annual Conservation Lobby Day is your chance to lobby with fellow advocates in your district for environmental action that matters most to you.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance Winter 2025 Meeting
Join the Piedmont Mobility Alliance for it's upcoming January 29 meeting at TJPDC's Water Street Center.
Charlottesville Office Open House
Piedmont Environmental Council 410 East Water Street, Charlottesville, VirginiaBrighten up a winter evening with drinks, light bites, and community conversations about PEC’s work at our Charlottesville Office's Open House. Our location in the historic King Building, off of the Downtown Mall, serves as the home base for PEC's work on the southern half of our nine-county region that extends from Albemarle to Loudoun County. […]
American Kestrels: Nest Box Monitoring and Banding
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education 213 N King St, Shepherdstown, West VirginiaThe Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes October Greenfield, Wildlife Habitat Program Manager for The Piedmont Environmental Council and Co-coordinator of the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative! This program is free and […]
Woods & Wildlife Conference: Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program
Daniel Technology Center – Germanna Community College (Culpeper Campus) 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, VirginiaJoin PEC and other partners at the 21st Annual Landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference, Saturday, Feb. 22. The full day conference will provide information, tools, and personal contacts to help […]
Greene County Conservation Speed Dating Workshop
Join PEC Feb. 26 for a hands-on workshop involving one-on-one interaction with local technical service providers and conservation practitioners to discuss your interests, options, and next steps specific to your property.
Chesapeake Bay Day on Capitol Hill
You are invited to join the Choose Clean Water Coalition for our 14th Annual Chesapeake Bay Day on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 5.
Winter Lecture: Bringing Back Virginia’s Grassland Birds
Bull Run Mountain Conservancy's Mountain House Headquarters 17405 Beverley Mill Dr, Broad Run, Virginia +1 moreJoin 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.
2025 Charlottesville / Albemarle Active Mobility Summit
The Wool Factory 1837 Broadway Street, Charlottesville, VirginiaThe Charlottesville / Albemarle Active Mobility Summit invites you, whether you're a cyclist, walker, runner, or simply interested in promoting active lifestyles and access to the outdoors, to this fun and informative event!
Get ready to be inspired and empowered to create positive change in the community.
Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District New Landowner Workshop
PEC will be on hand to talk about the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative.
“Virginia as a Hotspot for Data Centers”: Sierra Club/PEC Presentation
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VirginiaJoin Sierra Club and Piedmont Environmental Council Mar. 17 for a presentation on the state of data centers.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance: March Meeting
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation 501 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VirginiaThe 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 […]
Native Tree Giveaway at Orvis Leesburg
Orvis Store Leesburg 1614 Village Market Blvd SE #110, Leesburg, VirginiaPick up a tree on your next shopping trip to the Orvis store in Leesburg. We'll be giving away free native trees, courtesy of Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of […]
Best Practices for Solar Development
Virginia Military Institute 500 Anderson Drive, Lexington, VaThe 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 […]
22nd Annual Bluebell Walk: In Tribute to Mike Stevens
Bonny Brook Farm 8446 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, Virginia, United StatesJoin PEC's Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for a walk along the banks of Cedar Run in tribute to Mike Stevens.
Northern Albemarle Conservation Speed Dating Workshop
Montfair Resort Farm 2500 Bezaleel Drive, Crozet, VirginiaJoin us April 23 in Crozet, Va. to meet with people who can help facilitate your land management practice and conservation goals.
Native Tree Giveaway at Gilberts Corner Farmers Market
Gilberts Corner Farmers Market 39950 Little River Turnpike, Aldie, VirginiaGet a free native tree May 3 from Gilberts Corner Farmers Market!
Cville Bike Month: Family Bike Day
McIntire Skate Park 151 McIntire Park Drive, Charlottesville, VirginiaLooking 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.
Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows
Mt. Zion Historic Park 40309 Little River Turnpike, Aldie, VirginiaJoin PEC for a birding walk through the Roundabout Meadows pastures and meadows, Saturday, May 9.
Cville Bike Month: Free Bridge Lane Bikefest + Riverfest
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 […]
Cville Bike Month: Bike2Work (or Anywhere!) Swag Appreciation Station
601 West Main Street CharlottesvilleAre 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. We'll be set set in front of Shenanigan's Toys on West Main Street in Charlottesville from 7:30 - 9:30 […]
Spring Nature Walk at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook
Piedmont Memorial Overlook Paris, VirginiaJoin 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.
Solarize Virginia Webinar Series
Solarize Virginia 2025 runs from April 15 through July 15! This free informative webinar will discuss the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.