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SUMMARY:2026 PEC Farm-to-Table Dinner & Virtual Auction
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Jacqueline Badger Mars \n\n\n\nHosted by Paula and John Dowdy at Historic Glen Ora Farm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSave the date for PEC’s annual farm-to-table event and virtual auction! \n\n\n\nEvent seating is very limited. Find sponsorship information at pecva.org/glenora. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact events-team@pecva.org or Montana Lanier Ruffner at 540-677-0813. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommittees\n\n\n\nChairs\n\n\n\nAnne Clancy\, Leslie Cockburn & Gertraud Hechl \n\n\n\nCommittee\n\n\n\nLisa Abeel • Laurie Ambrose • Katherine Berger • Cheryl Lynn Boland • Sarah Brennan • Gail Clark • Penny Denegre • Kitty Dove • Susan Grayson • Betsy Kleeblatt • Susanne Lamb • Lena Scott Lundh • Joe McKenna • Eleanor Morison • Jean Perin • Margrete Stevens • Stephanie Spytek • Holli Thompson • Jeanne-Marie Tufts • Dana Westring • Erica Wiley • Lynn Wiley • Mark Winchester • Melissa Winchester \n\n\n\nNext Generation Committee\n\n\n\nSloan Coles • Louise Chapman Cook • August Currier • Malcolm Dilley • Will Driskill • Annie Everett • Max Guarriello • Emily Wilkins Howell • Christina Mangano Mackenzie • Selina McPherson • Caitlin Slater • G. Fletcher Slater • Maxine Janes Symes • Caroline Wilkins • Torrey Wilkins • William Wilkins • Isabella Wolf • Stirling Harrison Young\, Jr.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/2026-pec-farm-to-table-dinner/
LOCATION:Historic Glen Ora\, 5290 Glen Ora Lane\, The Plains\, VA\, Virginia\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T090000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Workshop & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join The Piedmont Environmental Council and Botanical Artist Lara Call Gastinger at the picturesque Montfair Resort Farm for an inspiring Nature Journaling Workshop and book signing event to celebrate Lara’s new publication “A Perpetual Journal Practice: Building a Connection with Nature Through Art” \n\n\n\nTake the morning to connect with the natural world through mindful observation\, drawing\, and writing. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious beginner\, this workshop will give you the tools to see nature in a whole new way. \n\n\n\nWe will also be sketching in the new riparian buffer planting at the Montfair Resort Farm pond to showcase the importance of riparian buffers to vegetation\, wildlife and recreation.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all\, but registration is required.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/nature-journaling-workshop-book-signing/
LOCATION:Montfair Resort Farm\, 2500 Bezaleel Drive\, Crozet\, Virginia\, 23932
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T160000
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Hugh Kenny\n\n\n\nJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council for a guided birding walk through the Roundabout Meadows pastures and meadows. Possible sightings may include eastern meadowlarks\, field sparrows\, indigo buntings\, plus a variety of other grassland and shrubland species.   \n\n\n\nThe walk will cover approximately 1 mile through rolling pastures and mowed trails\, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for longer grass and uneven terrain.  \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring their own binoculars. This event is free\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\nPark at Mt. Zion Historic Park (40309 Little River Turnpike Aldie VA 20105)
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/54489/
LOCATION:Mt. Zion Historic Park\, 40309 Little River Turnpike\, Aldie\, Virginia\, 20105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T080000
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SUMMARY:Loop de 'Ville Trailfest
DESCRIPTION:Loop de Ville Fest is a full day of guided group hikes\, walks\, runs and bike rides on the Rivanna Trail. \n\n\n\nThis is your chance to experience a guided and supported hike\, run\, or bike on the ~20 mile loop of trails that encircle our city! \n\n\n\nOnly wanna do a mile or two? No problem! We’ve got shorter events that only cover small sections of the loop. Join for what you want and nothing more. Some folks are even doing team relays! \n\n\n\nAll events are FREE with an optional donation! \n\n\n\n\n20 mile hike\n\n\n\n20 mile run\n\n\n\n20 mile bike\n\n\n\n30 mile bike\n\n\n\n10 Mile Run\n\n\n\n10 Mile Hike\n\n\n\n3 Mile Walk\n\n\n\nFinish Line Party\n\n\n\nDJ\n\n\n\nFood Trucks\n\n\n\nBeer & Cider\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/loop-de-ville-trailfest/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T093000
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SUMMARY:2026 Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Rivanna River Basin Commission invites you to their annual conference\, exploring stewardship and access to the Rivanna Watershed. \n\n\n\nThe conference will bring together technical experts\, local stewards\, policymakers\, and community stakeholders to discuss watershed stewardship and access\, share innovative approaches to protecting our waterways\, and strengthen regional collaboration in support of a healthy Rivanna River Basin. \n\n\n\nCoffee and light refreshments will be served in the morning\, and lunch is included for all attendees. Please bring a reusable water bottle if able to aid in our efforts to minimize waste at this event. \n\n\n\nPEC will be tabling and speak at this event. More details soon.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/2026-rivanna-river-basin-commission-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22901
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Riverside Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Fauquier County Parks & Recreation \n\n\n\nWhite-throated sparrow. Photo by Lauria McShane\, PEC.\n\n\n\nJoin Fauquier County Parks & Recreation and The Piedmont Environmental Council’s October Greenfield on a walk at Riverside Preserve and learn more about native birds that nest and visit the park.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/bird-walk-at-riverside-preserve/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000
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SUMMARY:Monarch Migration Walk & Talk at Piedmont Memorial Overlook
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Fauquier County Parks & Recreation \n\n\n\nMonarch butterfly at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook. Photo by Will Parson\, Chesapeake Bay Program.\n\n\n\nJoin Fauquier County Parks & Recreation at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook\, where PEC’s Wildlife Habitat Program Manager October Greenfield will lead a meadow walk to look for monarch butterflies migrating to their winter location in the Highlands of Mexico.  We’ll also be releasing monarchs hatched at the Parks and Rec office! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Piedmont Memorial Overlook\n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Memorial Overlook sits within a large block of privately and publicly protected land along the Blue Ridge Mountains that is a patchwork of forest\, livestock pasture\, and mountainous fields. The land was actively farmed from the late 18th century until the recent past\, and was heavily grazed by cattle. \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, PEC began an extensive restoration effort on the 50-acre parcel with funding from the USDA\, first eliminating fescue and other non-native plants from the pasture\, and then seeding native grasses and wildflowers. The property now serves as an active demonstration site for landowners who are interested in viewing habitat restoration practices. \n\n\n\nThe 15+ acre native meadow is home to songbirds\, butterflies\, raptors\, bees and black bears. It was planted with 16 native wildflower species that provide forage for pollinators and habitat for grassland and shrubland birds. PEC manages the meadow using prescribed fire\, late winter mowing\, and invasive species monitoring.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/monarch-walk/
LOCATION:Piedmont Memorial Overlook\, Paris\, Virginia\, 20130
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SUMMARY:Agrivoltaics Tours - Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows
DESCRIPTION:PEC’s agrivoltaics project at the Community Farm. in Aldie\, Virginia Credit Hugh Kenny/PEC.\n\n\n\nInterested in seeing crop production right next to energy production? Then sign up for a tour of our agrivoltaics project! Located in Aldie\, VA\, PEC’s crop-based agrivoltaics project is the first of its kind in Virginia. We grow crops that are donated to hunger relief organizations in the same place we generate solar energy to power our farm utilities.  \n\n\n\nWe have monthly tours available\, usually on the first Wednesday of the month. Tours are about 90 minutes long and include an introduction to the concept of agrivoltaics\, a tour of our project\, and the opportunity to questions. Open tours are limited to 15 people\, please contact us in advance if you would like to schedule a larger group.  \n\n\n\nPlease be courteous to fellow participants by being on time and filling out our waiver in advance. This is an active farming and energy production project\, so make sure to wear appropriate clothes\, sunscreen\, and bug spray if necessary. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/agrivoltaics-tours-community-farm-at-roundabout-meadows-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:PEC’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows\, Howsers Branch Drive\, Aldie\, Virginia
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