Events

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 […]

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 discussion April 10 at 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. title "Sun and Soil: The Promise of Agrivoltaics in Virginia" about the potential for dual use […]

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 walk along the Old Carolina Road Trail and through the meadow while learning about wildflowers and PEC’s approach to restoring the meadow. All skill levels […]

Join the Piedmont Mobility Alliance's next meeting June 6 on East High Street in Charlottesville to work together to create a better-connected community.

Join the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Piedmont Virginia Bird Club for a morning grassland bird walk Sunday, June 15 at Whisper Hill Farm in Scottsville, Va.

Join PEC at Montfair Resort Farm Saturday, July 12 from 12-5 p.m. for a unique summer day dedicated to enjoying the outdoors and learning about conservation work in the region – we’ll have a birding walk, informal chats about landscape-scale conservation and expanding public trails including the Three Notched Trail.

Join The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) for a native meadow walk at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook to learn about native plant identification, pollinators, songbirds, and meadow management!

The Free Bridge Lane Workgroup convenes monthly to coordinate implementation of the car-free promenade along the Rivanna River in Albemarle County.

Join The Piedmont Environmental Council and Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association (VPHAA) for a History Hike at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook

Join the Piedmont Mobility Alliance at Three Notch'd in Charlottesville Sept. 30 for drinks and discussion about the Week Without Driving and next year's Active Mobility Summit.

Engage with nature through outdoor activities, wild edibles, foraging, hunting, and outdoor skills at this free event in Louisa, VA!

The Living Earth School is hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival for the fourth year, bringing this call to environmental activism event to Charlottesville. Join us to celebrate the wonder of nature and the connections it brings. The program this year features adventurous documentaries and short films on nature with the theme: Earth Care, […]