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Farmscaping Workshop

Do you have trouble with pest control in your crops? Come to Fauquier Education Farm's workshop on farmscaping, where you can find out different land management techniques to create an ecosystem of beneficial organisms. Celia Vuocolo, Private Lands Biologist, and Jim Hankins, Executive Director, will discuss ways to promote insect biodiversity on the farm.

Virginia Bluebird Society’s Biennial Conference

Join Virginia Bluebird Society on November 11 and 12 to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a social hour, dinner and remarks by keynote speaker Julie Zickefoose. Saturday’s events include an optional bird walk led by Phil Silas along Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, followed by a day of breakout sessions with such knowledgeable presenters as Bet Zimmerman Smith, Maureen Eiger, and Virginia DWR educator Jessica Ruthenberg, among others.

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Tree Planting at Clermont Farm

Join PEC for a volunteer tree planting at Clermont Farm in Clarke County on Saturday, November 12! Volunteers will be needed for two shifts, one from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and the other from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., to help plant about 300 native trees and shrubs along Dog Run to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Potomac Planting Program!

Sperryville Trail Network Invasives Removal and Trash Pick-Up Work Day

The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection and the Sperryville Community Alliance are co-sponsoring a morning of invasives removal and cleanup along the Sperryville Trail Network on Saturday, November 12. We'll focus on a few portions of the trail in the vicinity of the Village along the Thornton River.

Happy Creek Restoration – Community Planting Day

We invite the Front Royal and surrounding community to join us for a day of revegetating a section of Happy Creek's riparian buffer on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Unity in the Community Bike Ride

The approximately four-mile ride will start and finish at Tonsler Park, follow low-stress streets and pay a visit to the new Fifeville Community Trail.

2022 General Assembly Preview

Join hundreds of conservation and environmental advocates gathering across Virginia to learn about the significant environmental legislative action coming up in the 2023 General Assembly. The Piedmont Environmental Council hosting an in-person regional watch party through VCN, featuring speakers and breakfast.

The Beauty of Plant in Winter Walk with Dr. Emily Southgate

In winter, plants reveal beautiful and functional patterns of stems, fruits and buds. Join the Virginia Native Plant Society Piedmont Chapter with Dr. Emily Southgate to discuss these on a walk around the campus of The Hill School.

It [Particulate] Matters What We Breathe

Virginia LCV and the Loudoun Climate Project are joining together to host a webinar surrounding the importance of having accurate data to monitor the quality of the air we're breathing here in Virginia.

Christmas Bird Count

Join The Clifton Institute for its annual Christmas Bird Count! We’ll spend the day surveying the birds in our 15-mile-diameter count circle, which includes a variety of habitats.

Central Loudoun Christmas Bird Count

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy in participating in the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Our count circle has a 15-mile diameter and covers 177 square miles of Loudoun’s countryside: north to Waterford, south to Aldie, east to Ashburn, and west to Purcellville.

Blue Ridge PRISM Winter Meeting

Join Blue Ridge PRISM for this free interactive webinar where you will learn about safe and effective winter control methods and find out which plants can be treated now or should be left alone for later. Rod Walker, Blue Ridge PRISM President, will provide a short update on recent PRISM activities, to be followed by a Q&A session with our expert panel focusing on how to control invasive plants during the winter. Submit your questions beforehand (during registration) or ask them live!

Co-Creating Our County, Regenerating Our Future

We "Co-Creators" with Loudoun County as an example of our “Living System” of life, present an afternoon to increase our awareness of agricultural resources and its wonderful ecosystem for how we live amongst our living system as Loudoun County.

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Solar on the Farm Workshop

A workshop to introduce farmers and rural businesses in Fauquier and adjacent counties to opportunities for integrating distributed solar into their operations.

Conservation Lobby Day

VCN's annual Conservation Lobby Day is your chance to lobby with fellow advocates in your district for the environmental action that matters most to you.

2023 Women in Agriculture Gathering

This event will equip female farmers, landowners, and agriculture enthusiasts with opportunities to network with peers, hone technical skills, and discuss solutions to the unique challenges they face.

Positioning your Farm Business for Successful Transition

Join Virginia Cooperative Extension and our workshop leader, Dick Wittman of Wittman Consulting. Dick has been a lender, and is a multi-enterprise farmer/rancher, family business consultant, and author. Participants in this daylong workshop will take a deep dive filled with resources to support their efforts in transitioning their family property with or without an heir.

Mardi Gras Bike Ride and Procession

Join PEC for a celebratory, low-stress bike ride through the streets of Charlottesville, followed by a Karnival Krewe procession.

2023 Landowner’s Woods & Wildlife Conference

This all-day conference will provide information, tools, and personal contacts to help private woodland owners keep their woods, and the wildlife that live in them, healthy and productive.

Tree Planting at Pen Druid Brewing

Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on Thursday, March 16 for an afternoon of planting trees at Pen Druid Brewing!

Sperryville Trail Network Invasives Removal and Trash Pickup

The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection and the Sperryville Community Alliance are co-sponsoring a morning workday along the Sperryville trail network on Saturday, March 18, 2023. We'll focus on a few portions of the trail in the vicinity of the Village.

Tree Planting at Pen Druid Brewing

Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on Thursday, March 23 for an afternoon of planting trees at Pen Druid Brewing!

Tree Planting at Old House Vineyards

Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on Saturday, March 25 for an afternoon of planting trees at Old House Vineyards!

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Loudoun Community Meeting: Data Centers & Diesel Generators

Join PEC for an informational session to learn about the power usage of local data centers, the generators they operate in and around the Loudoun community, and the anticipated air quality variance likely to be issued by the Department of Environmental Quality for this summer.

Barbeque and Conservation Easement Seminar

Loudoun residents are cordially invited to attend a barbeque dinner and seminar in Purcellville on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6 p.m. The topic of the seminar will be the value of preserving land through conservation easements, including the financial and tax benefits. Speakers will include attorneys, landowners, conservation buyers, appraisers, and representatives from various land preservation organizations.

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Creating Walkable Piedmont Communities: A Workshop for Local Leaders and Planners

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about successful strategies and available resources for your community. The half-day workshop will focus on giving your town or village the tools, resources, and contacts you need to implement pedestrian, streetscape, trail and traffic calming projects. It will also be an opportunity to network with other local leaders interested in making their Piedmont communities more vibrant and walkable.

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Farming Workshop: In the Orchard!

Learn the basics of pruning tree fruit and berries as well as some tips for establishing your own orchard, whether it's five trees or five acres! We will also cover orchard maintenance and basic pests/diseases.

All-Ag Event

Agriculture looks different for everyone in the Shenandoah Valley. See what programs your operation, whether a backyard garden or large-scale farm, might qualify for at the All-Agriculture event! Hosted by Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District. Events: Monday, April 3, 6-8 p.m.West Oaks Farm MarketWinchester, VA Wednesday, April 12, 6-8 p.m.Shenandoah County Board RoomWoodstock, […]

Tree Planting at J Team Dairy

Join PEC, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Maola Milk for a volunteer tree planting on Wednesday, April 5 at the J Team Dairy in Orange County.

Third Annual Rush River Clean Up

The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection is pleased to spread the word about this upcoming event to help keep Rappahannock beautiful and protect our precious natural resources.

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20th Annual Bluebell Walk: Benefits of Beavers, Birds & Native Biodiversity

Bonny Brook Farm 8446 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, Virginia, United States

Join The Piedmont Environmental Council's Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for the 20th Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run.

This family-friendly event is a delightful chance to walk amongst a beautiful streamside field of Virginia’s iconic and ephemeral bluebells on a private conserved property. Along the walk, hear from experts covering a wide range of topics including beavers, native meadow and riparian habitat restoration for birds, butterflies, and other critters, invasive species removal and more!

Protecting Shenandoah’s Brook Trout

Shenandoah National Park protects incredible natural resources including iconic brook trout, but climate change knows no boundaries and is already increasing temperatures in the Park. Many of the Park’s brook trout populations are in decline, but there are bright spots, and a new effort from the Park and Shenandoah National Park Trust seeks to understand where brook trout are doing well so those areas can be protected from other stressors. During this event, we will discuss what we know about the status of brook trout in Shenandoah, what makes their populations go up and down, and what we can do to protect them. This event kicks off our celebration of National Park Week.

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Piedmont Mobility Alliance Spring 2023 Meeting

The spring meeting of Piedmont Mobility Alliance will be an opportunity to update one another and share resources/ideas to follow up on the successful February 24 Mobility Summit.

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.