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SUMMARY:The Book of Wilding—a Practical Guide to Rewilding Big and Small with Isabella Tree
DESCRIPTION:Join The Piedmont Environmental Council\, The Garden Conservancy and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation at the Middleburg Community Center for a talk by award-winning journalist and author Isabella Tree. This event is part of The Garden Conservancy’s Fall 2023 National Speaking Tour. You can pre-order her new book\, The Book of Wilding—a Practical Guide to Rewilding Big and Small\, which will be released on September 26\, 2023. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission Tickets ($55) →\n\n\n\nPEC Member Tickets ($45) →\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Lecture\n\n\n\nThe enormity of climate change and biodiversity loss can leave us feeling overwhelmed. How can an individual ever make a difference? Isabella Tree knows firsthand how spectacularly nature can bounce back if you give it the chance. And what comes is not just wildlife in super-abundance\, but also solutions to the other environmental crises we face.This is the subject of Isabella Tree’s lecture and newest publication\, The Book of Wilding\, a handbook that guides how we can all help restore nature. It is ambitious\, visionary\, and pragmatic. The book has grown out of Isabella’s mission to help rewild Britain\, Europe\, and the rest of the world by sharing knowledge from her pioneering project in Sussex.Rewilding is a spectrum. Whether we have a garden\, a pond\, or a window box\, there is no space too small. It is learning how to contribute to a living landscape\, the life-support system that will save our planet from calamity and deliver us a prosperous and sustainable future. Deeply researched and beautifully illustrated\, Isabella’s lecture explains how every one of us can play a part in rewilding our world. It is both a practical guide and a call to action. Above all\, it is a manifesto of hope. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Anthony Cullen\n\n\n\nIsabella Tree is an award-winning journalist and author of five books. Her first best-selling book\, Wilding tells the story of the daring wildlife experiment she began in 2000: rewilding her and her husband Sir Charlie Burrell’s 3\,500 acres of unprofitable farmland at Knepp Estate in West Sussex\, UK. In less than twenty years their degraded land has become a functioning ecosystem again\, wildlife has rocketed\, and numerous endangered species have made Knepp their home. What has happened at Knepp challenges conventional ideas about nature\, wildlife\, and how we manage and envisage our land. It reveals the potential for the landscapes of the future. Isabella also writes for the Guardian\, National Geographic Magazine\, and Granta. \n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased on The Garden Conservancy’s website:  \n\n\n\n$55 General →$45 PEC Members →
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/the-book-of-wilding-a-practical-guide-to-rewilding-big-and-small-with-isabella-tree/
LOCATION:Middleburg Community Center\, 300 W Washington St.\, Middleburg\, Virginia\, 20117
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T150000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Mountain 5k and 10k Rally
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://bishopsevents.com/ \n\n\n\nLocation: Cedar Mountain Battlefield9465 General Winder Rd.Rapidan VA 22733 \n\n\n\nCedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation\, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit corporation.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/cedar-mountain-5k-and-10k-rally/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T113000
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SUMMARY:Community Conservation Walk in Marshall
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conservation-walk-tickets-704959481787 \n\n\n\nLocation: Seeling Property10467 Vernon Mills TrailMarshall\, VA 20115
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/community-conservation-walk-in-marshall/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T170000
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Mobility Alliance Fall Meeting & Work Session
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n\n\n\nThis work session will cover coordinating a fall advocacy campaign for increased funding of sidewalks\, bike lanes\, and trails\, beginning plans for Bike Month 2024\, and discussing the Alliance’s future structure. \n\n\n\nFULL AGENDA \n\n\n\nThe event is free and open to all. \n\n\n\nLocation: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central Branch\, Swanson Case Court Room (second floor)201 E. Market StreetCharlottesville\, VA 22902
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/piedmont-mobility-alliance-fall-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central Branch\, 201 E. Market Street\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T170000
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SUMMARY:Rappahannock County Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Have fun visiting farms and learning about agriculture practices\, with the breathtaking background of beautiful Rappahannock County. \n\n\n\nHayrides\, farm animals\, wineries\, goats\, sheep\, chickens\, cows\, bees and apiaries\, pick your own apples – there is something for everyone to enjoy! \n\n\n\nThe tour is self-guided so you can travel at your own pace. \n\n\n\nMore information: https://rappfarmtour.org/
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/rappahannock-county-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T143000
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SUMMARY:Loop de Ville + Mini-Summit
DESCRIPTION:RAIN UPDATE: All Saturday events are cancelled. The Sunday events are being relocated to the Rivanna River Company\, with a different schedule. Please see loopdeville.org/rain for more details and updates \n\n\n\nThe annual Loop de Ville Trail Fest is a celebration of walking\, biking and running in Charlottesville and Albemarle. This year\, the two-day event takes place on September 23-24 and will include a Sunday Mobility Alliance “Mini-Summit” where you will be able to quickly learn about many local efforts to improve connectivity and everyday access to nature. \n\n\n\nThere’s no charge for any of the events this year\, including the Mighty Joshua concert on Saturday evening\, but it is asked that you register for the guided events; just click on the links in the Calendar of Events section. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 23\n\n\n\nLocation: Rivanna River Company\, 1520 E High St\, Charlottesville\, VA 22902 \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – Pancake Brunch Party \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – Wildrock Kids Zone \n\n\n\n2:00 pm – Bike the River North (14 miles / all paces) \n\n\n\n3:00 pm – Old Mills Trail Walk (4 miles / all paces) \n\n\n\n3:00 pm – No-drop Run (5 miles / all paces) \n\n\n\n3:00 pm – Food Truck and Alcohol Sales Open \n\n\n\n5:00 pm – Live Music by Mighty Joshua with RC Sound System
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/loop-de-ville/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T230000
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SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Dinner
DESCRIPTION:PEC’s annual farm-to-table dinner & paddle raise will take place at historic Oakwood Farm\, where Mrs. Caroline Collomb will host us for cocktails\, a farm-to-table dinner\, and dancing to DJ Domingo — all with and the most spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Over the centuries\, Oakwood has hosted many luminaries\, including the Marquis de Lafayette and the Duke of Windsor\, and in 1922\, was the location of the first Virginia Gold Cup race. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more →\n\n\n\n\nHistoric Oakwood Farm. Credit Hugh Kenny/PEC.\n\n\n\nVirtual auction\n\n\n\nAs always\, there will be a live paddle raise during the event and a virtual auction. The online auction will be open for bidding from September 8 through September 17\, 2023. \n\n\n\n*Online ticket and sponsorship sales are now closed. Please call Gertraud Heckl at 540-454-2437 for more information. \n\n\n\nThe funds raised at this special event will support PEC’s work in its four focus areas\, as outlined in the new strategic plan for 2023-2028: Conserving and restoring the Piedmont’s lands and waters; Creating stronger\, more sustainable communities; Shaping and advancing Virginia’s clean energy future; and\, Setting an example through land ownership. \n\n\n\nSponsors will enjoy benefits including ticket packages and recognition in event materials. Those that commited by June 15 will be listed on the printed invitations. Benefactors and Platinum Sponsors will begin the evening with a champagne reception and tour of the historic home. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 p.m. | Champagne reception and tour of Oakwood for benefactors and platinum sponsors. \n\n\n\n6:00 – 7:15 p.m. | Cocktails at sunset \n\n\n\n7:30 – 11:00 p.m. | Dinner and dancing to DJ Domingo \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOakwood Farm7443 Oakwood DrWarrenton\, VA 20186 \n\n\n\nOther questions?\n\n\n\nPlease contact Gertraud Hechl at 540.454.2437 or ghechl@pecva.org.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000
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SUMMARY:Generation NEXT Workshop in Charlottesville
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Generation NEXT Workshops will get you started on the right path. \n\n\n\nThese workshops provide free legal information and landowner stories about successful estate planning steps and strategies they have used. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include legal and financial experts experienced in estate planning as well as natural resource professionals and rural landowners. \n\n\n\nThe workshop covers the Nine Steps to Successful Legacy Planning: \n\n\n\n\nCommit to beginning the legacy planning and keep moving forward\n\n\n\nDetermine your family assets\n\n\n\nWrite down long-term goals for your land\n\n\n\nHold a family meeting\n\n\n\nGather/create essential documents\n\n\n\nEstablish your legacy planning team\n\n\n\nExplore the legal\, financial\, and conservation tools available to help you meet your goals\n\n\n\nProvide opportunities for your family to learn about and enjoy your woodlands\n\n\n\nRevisit your plan on a regular basis and adapt as your land\, assets and family change\n\n\n\n\nCost: $80/family pair\, includes materials\, lunch & refreshments \n\n\n\nLocation: Morven Farm600 Morven DrCharlottesville\, VA 22902 \n\n\n\nRegister: https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/generationnext/home/workshops
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/generation-next-workshop-in-charlottesville/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T140000
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SUMMARY:New Landowner Conservation Services Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet with professionals from a myriad of conservation organizations active in providing landowner conservation programs and services in the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District! \n\n\n\nOwning and managing land\, especially as a new landowner\, can be both exciting and daunting. It also comes with a chance to have a direct impact on the health of your land and the environment around your land.  \n\n\n\nThis program is targeted to newer landowners of agricultural and forestal lands in Culpeper\, Madison\, Greene\, Orange and Rappahannock wishing to understand how the programs work Culpeper SWCD\, NRCS\, FSA\, Extension Agents\, Local Foresters\, Virginia Outdoors Foundation\, The Piedmont Environmental Council\, Quail Forever\, Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes\, and more. \n\n\n\nLocation: Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges205 Graves Mountain Lane\, Old Blue Ridge TurnpikeSyria\, VA 22743 \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided. The program cost is $15. Registration is required\, limited to 75 attendees. Please RSVP (540)825-8591 or email StevieR@culpeperswcd.org.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/new-landowner-conservation-services-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T155149Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Native Plant Sale at Morven Park
DESCRIPTION:Native plants add beauty and interest to your garden year-round and provide important habitat for wildlife. Autumn is an optimal time for planting trees and shrubs and other perennials. A huge selection of native plants will be available from local native plant nurseries. The sale takes place at the visitor parking lot (access via main entrance on Old Waterford Road) and will be staffed by volunteers knowledgeable about native plants who can advise you on selecting natives for your garden. In addition to selling plants\, the sale provides an opportunity to learn about some of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s programs and how you can volunteer for them. Our Wild Shop will be there with books\, t-shirts\, mugs\, and other merchandise for sale. \n\n\n\nIf you have boxes for carrying your plants\, please bring them. If you have extra boxes\, bring them for others to use. \n\n\n\nLocation: Morven Park17195 Southern Planter LaneLeesburg\, VA 20176
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/fall-native-plant-sale-at-morven-park/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T090000
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SUMMARY:PEC's Annual Virtual Auction & Paddle Raise
DESCRIPTION:The Piedmont Environmental Council’s virtual auction & paddle raise has become a well-known and well-loved part of our annual farm-to-table fundraising dinner. Our virtual auction items are all generously donated by our friends and supporters. Bidding starts on Friday\, Sept. 8\, and ends on Monday\, Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nView auction items →\n\n\n\n\nVisit pecva.org/auction to get a preview of some of the auction items that will be available this year!\n\n\n\nThis year’s items will include destination vacations abroad and stateside\, unique excursions to historic and natural places in Virginia\, beautiful art\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nIn addition to supporting PEC through our auction\, you can also make a donation through our virtual paddle raise (more information coming soon). All of the contributions made during the paddle raise will support PEC’s work in its four focus areas\, as outlined in the new strategic plan for 2023 – 2028: Conserving and restoring the Piedmont’s lands and waters; Creating stronger\, more sustainable communities; Shaping and advancing Virginia’s clean energy future; and\, Setting an example through land ownership.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/pecs-annual-virtual-auction-paddle-raise/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T200000
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SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park 40th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:It wouldn’t be a party without you! Join us to celebrate your state park. Free admission with a full day of festivities that includes: \n\n\n\n\nLive music\n\n\n\nLocal wine and beer*\n\n\n\nFood trucks*\n\n\n\nWagon rides*\n\n\n\nMount Bleak Open House\n\n\n\nConservation programs\n\n\n\nHistoric demonstrations\n\n\n\nMore family fun!\n\n\n\n\nThis is a fee-free day. No parking or event fees will be required except for purchased items indicated by.* \n\n\n\nLocation: 11012 Edmonds Lane\, Delaplane VA 20144
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/sky-meadows-state-park-40th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T180000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Roundabout Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Join PEC’s Tree Planting and Stewardship Coordinator\, Linnea Stewart\, and Gilberts Corner Farm and Land Manager\, Dana Melby\, for an afternoon 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 are welcome. The walk will be approximately 1 mile long and will traverse a mowed walking path with occasional uneven ground along the Old Carolina Road Trail (sunscreen and bug spray recommended). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking is at the Mt. Zion Historic Park parking lot (40309 John Mosby Highway Aldie\, VA 20105). \n\n\n\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildflower-walk-at-roundbaout-meadows-tickets-631002695047 \n\n\n\nPlease note\, a waiver is required to participate in this event: https://powerforms.docusign.net/ce493178-d321-4af8-87ff-697f4d3ac342?env=na4&acct=1254c225-f016-461e-9b63-120ccb594528&accountId=1254c225-f016-461e-9b63-120ccb594528
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/wildflower-walk-at-roundabout-meadows/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230707T171217Z
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SUMMARY:Solarize Virginia Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Local Energy Alliance Program for one of our informational webinars! We will walk you through how solar works\, what you can expect when you sign up for Solarize\, and more. Plus\, we’ll have a Q&A with our program installers to answer all of your questions. \n\n\n\nUpcoming webinars:Solarize Virginia Lunchtime WebinarWednesday\, July 19\, 202312:30pm -1:30pmSolarize Virginia After Work WebinarTuesday\, August 1\, 20236:00pm – 7:00pm \n\n\n\nSolarize Virginia Afternoon WebinarThursday\, August 17\, 20233:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nSign up: https://solarizeva.org/events/ \n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be a Solarize Virginia partner. Learn more about the Solarize Piedmont program at pecva.org/solarize.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/solarize-virginia-webinar/2023-08-17/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T150000
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SUMMARY:Bee-Friendly Beef Producer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer interested in promoting pollinator habitat in your pastures while meeting your production goals? Join VWL for their “Bee-Friendly Beef Producer Workshop” on Thursday\, August 3\, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.\, at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal\, VA. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, you’ll hear from researchers from VWL\, Virginia Tech\, and the University of Tennessee who will share findings from current research on the impacts of integrating native wildflower plantings into livestock pastures. Following a series of expert-led morning lectures\, you are invited to join visiting scientists on a tour of one of VWL’s “Bee-Friendly Beef” demonstration farms. During the tour\, you will have opportunities to observe and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with bee-friendly beef production. Additionally\, this tour provides a valuable opportunity to make new connections with producers\, scientists\, and conservation practitioners from across the region. \n\n\n\nLearn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bee-friendly-beef-producer-workshop-tickets-621146033507
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/bee-friendly-beef-producer-workshop/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230707T171217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T171342Z
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SUMMARY:Solarize Virginia Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Local Energy Alliance Program for one of our informational webinars! We will walk you through how solar works\, what you can expect when you sign up for Solarize\, and more. Plus\, we’ll have a Q&A with our program installers to answer all of your questions. \n\n\n\nUpcoming webinars:Solarize Virginia Lunchtime WebinarWednesday\, July 19\, 202312:30pm -1:30pmSolarize Virginia After Work WebinarTuesday\, August 1\, 20236:00pm – 7:00pm \n\n\n\nSolarize Virginia Afternoon WebinarThursday\, August 17\, 20233:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nSign up: https://solarizeva.org/events/ \n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be a Solarize Virginia partner. Learn more about the Solarize Piedmont program at pecva.org/solarize.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/solarize-virginia-webinar/2023-08-01/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230717T192929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T193101Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Resilient Virginia Conference: Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Resilient Virginia Conference brings together participants from federal\, state\, and local governments; local and national businesses; representatives from higher education; and community organizations to learn about a diverse array of resiliency topics. \n\n\n\nThe conference will highlight how businesses and communities can work together to: \n\n\n\n\nGrow investments that support a low-carbon economy;\n\n\n\nProvide examples from urban and rural communities on approaches to resiliency that include climate risk assessments that lead to economic\, health\, and equity considerations; and\n\n\n\nIncrease resilience in the face of disruption from extreme weather disasters and on-going climate concerns that impact community health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nThe conference will also address the significant catalyst\, provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)\, that is bringing business and workforce development to communities while providing extensive investments in the resilience of infrastructure and clean energy systems. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://resilientvirginia.org/our-events/conferences/2023-resilient-virginia-conference/ \n\n\n\nLocation: Darden School of BusinessUniversity of Virginia100 Darden BoulevardCharlottesville\, Virginia 22903
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/2023-resilient-virginia-conference/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230628T155336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T155338Z
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SUMMARY:Land Conservation Efforts in Clarke County
DESCRIPTION:This talk will focus on the work of the Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority since 2002 and general land conservation ethics. Led by Allison Teetor\, recently retired Clarke County Natural Resource Planner. \n\n\n\nMeet in the library. \n\n\n\nRegistration required: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8aul7aPsa62WTNbzE0Yr38 \n\n\n\nOne FOSA Member/UVA Alumni $10; One Non Member $15 \n\n\n\nFOSA Family/UVA Alumni $20; Non-Member Family $35 \n\n\n\nLocation: Blandy Experimental Farm400 Blandy Farm LaneBoyce\, VA 22620
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/land-conservation-efforts-in-clarke-county/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230510T192809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T192811Z
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SUMMARY:Land Conservation 101 & Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Rivanna Master Naturalists’ continuing education lecture series\, PEC staff will share information about local land conservation efforts and land management for grassland birds. The educational event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nLocation: Ivy Creek Natural Area1780 Earlysville RoadCharlottesville\, VA 22903
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/land-conservation-101-virginia-grassland-bird-initiative/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230628T205513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T175914Z
UID:10000910-1689876000-1689881400@www.pecva.org
SUMMARY:Sources of Conservation Funding (free workshop and social)
DESCRIPTION:Cattle using stream crossing courtesy John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District; Tractor by Bruce Jones; Fauquier farmland aerial by Will Parsons\, Chesapeake Bay Program.\n\n\n\nJoin John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Fauquier County’s Conservation Easement Program\, and The Piedmont Environmental Council for a workshop to explore tools and sources of funding for conservation easements and land management. \n\n\n\nThe event is informal and designed for neighbors to learn from each other’s experiences and engage with the presenters. Landowners will share their experience working with the various programs to protect their farms with a conservation easement – and the finances involved in the transaction – and implementation of agricultural cost-share practices to improve soil health and water quality. Participants will have ample time to engage with organizations and leave with potential next steps for their properties. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. While this event is in Fauquier County\, much of the information is relevant to other geographies and all are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is requested but not required. \n\n\n\n\nRegister →\n\n\n\n\nHeavy appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Attendees are welcome to purchase other beverages from our hosts Powers Farm & Brewery\, and a food truck will be present! They’ll be open until 8 p.m. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n6 p.m.: Check-in\n\n\n\n6:15 – 7:30 p.m.: Presentations\n\n\n\n\nCo-presenters\n\n\n\nJohn Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District – Agricultural cost-share programs to improve soil health and water quality\, including livestock exclusion fencing\, alternative watering systems\, riparian buffer plantings\, nutrient management projects\, and more. \n\n\n\nSoil & Water Conservation Districts provide technical assistance and financial incentives to assist with the installation of approved conservation practices. Cost-share can range from 75% up to 100% of allowable costs for some practices. \n\n\n\nNatural Resources Conservation Service – Agricultural\, wildlife\, and pollinator conservation programs that help people help the land by providing assistance to develop a farm plan\, technical assistance in design and installation of conservation practices\, and financial assistance to turn the plan into action. \n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Environmental Council – Introduction to conservation easements. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization designed to protect the scenic open space\, wildlife habitat and/or forest and agricultural resources on private property. A donation of a conservation easement may provide for federal income tax deduction\, Virginia state income tax credit\, estate tax reduction\, and reduced real estate taxes. \n\n\n\nPEC will highlight our Planting for the Piedmont Program\, which provides free trees and shrubs along riparian areas (waterways including rivers\, streams\, and wetlands)\, technical assistance\, and labor for improved water quality. \n\n\n\nFauquier County Department of Agricultural Development – Fauquier County’s Purchase of Development Rights Program is a voluntary program that pays landowners to protect the farmland and natural resource assets of their property. This program allows landowners to enter into agreements to sell the development potential of qualifying property to the County while maintaining the right to continue to own and use the property. The purpose of the PDR Program is to protect farmland and retain the agricultural industry’s critical mass\, in particular\, farm parcels that are economically viable operations. \n\n\n\nLandowner testimonials\, question & answer session\, socialize with neighbors and presenters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible by the generous co-presenters and The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund. \n\n\n\nPEC’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund was established in 2003 to protect land with important natural\, historic\, scenic and agricultural resources in Fauquier County. The Fund provides direct funding for environmental stewardship on working farmland\, technical support for easement donations\, and educational workshops on conservation and management options. Learn more about the Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund and donate here. \n\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, please reach out to Maggi Blomstrom\, mblomstrom@pecva.org\, 540-347-2334 ext. 7067. \n\n\n\nPhoto credits: Cattle using stream crossing courtesy John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District; Tractor by Bruce Jones; Fauquier farmland aerial by Will Parsons\, Chesapeake Bay Program.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/land-conservation-management-workshop-and-social-2/
LOCATION:Powers Farm and Brewery\, 9269 Redemption Way\, Midland\, Virginia\, 22728\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230707T171217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T171342Z
UID:10000911-1689769800-1689773400@www.pecva.org
SUMMARY:Solarize Virginia Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Local Energy Alliance Program for one of our informational webinars! We will walk you through how solar works\, what you can expect when you sign up for Solarize\, and more. Plus\, we’ll have a Q&A with our program installers to answer all of your questions. \n\n\n\nUpcoming webinars:Solarize Virginia Lunchtime WebinarWednesday\, July 19\, 202312:30pm -1:30pmSolarize Virginia After Work WebinarTuesday\, August 1\, 20236:00pm – 7:00pm \n\n\n\nSolarize Virginia Afternoon WebinarThursday\, August 17\, 20233:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nSign up: https://solarizeva.org/events/ \n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be a Solarize Virginia partner. Learn more about the Solarize Piedmont program at pecva.org/solarize.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/solarize-virginia-webinar/2023-07-19/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230711T163624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T163628Z
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SUMMARY:"These Are Not Your Grandpa's Quail": Modern Bobwhite Quail Habitat Management
DESCRIPTION:Bob-WHITE! Bob-WHITE! \n\n\n\nOn July 19\, we will talk about a bird whose call is a beloved sound for many of us. The northern bobwhite aka bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) is the only quail native to eastern North America. We hear its call much less often now because of a steep decline in the bobwhite quail population\, mostly due to habitat loss. \n\n\n\nMarc Puckett (Small Game Projects Leader and Private Lands Biologist Manager for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources) will discuss the bobwhite quail and how to manage its habitat in multiple scenarios so that these birds can thrive. \n\n\n\nThe audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. You can submit your questions beforehand (during registration) for Marc\, or ask them live. \n\n\n\nThere will be a quick update on PRISM activities at the beginning of the meeting. \n\n\n\nBlue Ridge PRISM’s Summer Meeting is a free\, online event. Those who register will receive a copy of the recording. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us! \n\n\n\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/640679949977
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/these-are-not-your-grandpas-quail-modern-bobwhite-quail-habitat-management/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230621T153435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T142728Z
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Mobility Alliance: June Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The June meeting of Piedmont Mobility Alliance will be an opportunity to update one another and joint efforts to improve walking\, biking\, transit and everyday access to the outdoors in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. \n\n\n\nThis meeting will be in person in a covered outdoor area. Refreshments will be provided by Mobility Alliance member Public Lands. \n\n\n\nBasic Agenda \n\n\n\n\nNew meeting format\n\n\n\nDiscussion: Moving toward a more coherent and comprehensive network (part 1)\n\n\n\nCollective work items\n\n\n\nOrganization updatesFull Agenda\n\n\n\n\nPlease submit agenda ideas to peter@culturecurrent.com. \n\n\n\nLocation: Wegmans Outdoor Patio100 Wegmans WayCharlottesville\, VA 22902
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/piedmont-mobility-alliance-june-meeting/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230427T192636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T185559Z
UID:10000963-1687544100-1687548600@www.pecva.org
SUMMARY:Nature Photography Walk & Learn at Roundabout Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Bring along your camera or smartphone for a collaborative photography walk and learn with PEC’s Hugh Kenny. Hugh will guide participants in how to take their best nature photos while enjoying the beauty of the Roundabout Meadows property. All skill levels are welcome. The walk will be approximately 1 mile long and will traverse a mowed walking path with occasional uneven terrain along the Old Carolina Road Trail. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing (sunscreen and bug spray recommended) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking is at the Mt. Zion Historic Park parking lot (40309 John Mosby Highway Aldie\, VA 20105). \n\n\n\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/625595802887 \n\n\n\nPlease note\, a waiver is required to participate in this event: https://powerforms.docusign.net/ce493178-d321-4af8-87ff-697f4d3ac342?env=na4&acct=1254c225-f016-461e-9b63-120ccb594528&accountId=1254c225-f016-461e-9b63-120ccb594528
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/nature-photography-walk-learn-at-roundabout-meadows/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230427T192930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T185536Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Join PEC Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator\, October Greenfield\, for a 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. The walk will cover approximately 1.3 miles through rolling pastures and across a small creek\, be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for longer grass and uneven terrain (sunscreen and bug spray recommended). Participants should bring their own binoculars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking is at the Mt. Zion Historic Park parking lot (40309 John Mosby Highway Aldie\, VA 20105). \n\n\n\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/625564208387 \n\n\n\nPlease note\, a waiver is required to participate in this event: https://powerforms.docusign.net/ce493178-d321-4af8-87ff-697f4d3ac342?env=na4&acct=1254c225-f016-461e-9b63-120ccb594528&accountId=1254c225-f016-461e-9b63-120ccb594528
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/birding-walk-at-roundabout-meadows/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230315T185204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T134732Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Conservation: PEC Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Mamie Parker
DESCRIPTION:Come join PEC for our 2023 Annual Meeting at Meadowkirk\, a state-of-the-art meeting facility nestled in picturesque Middleburg\, Loudoun County! The day will begin with a brief welcome and reflection on PEC’s past\, present\, and future\, followed by a keynote address from former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Head of Fisheries and VA Department of Wildlife Resources Commissioner\, Dr. Maime Parker. \n\n\n\nAt noon\, we will break for a community lunch and fellowship with our keynote speaker\, workshop leaders\, and PEC staff and members. After lunch\, we hope you’ll join PEC staff for an informative workshop covering one of three unique topics. The event will conclude at 2:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-conservation-pec-annual-meeting-featuring-dr-mamie-parker-tickets-615046609967 \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Dr. Mamie Parker\n\n\n\nDr. Mamie Parker spent her career as a fish and wildlife biologist and senior executive service member in the federal government and made history serving as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s first African American Head of Fisheries and Regional Director of the 13 Northeastern states. Additionally\, after being appointed by the Governor of Virginia\, she was elected as the first Black chair of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resource Commission\, where she led the commission in changing the name of the agency. \n\n\n\nParker is well known for her public speaking throughout the environmental community across the country and around the world. She is the chair of the Student Conservation Association and serves on the Board of Directors of Brown Advisory\, Center for Large Landscape Conservation\, The Nature Conservancy-Virginia Chapter\, Marstel-Day Consulting\, Duke University NSOE\, the National Wildlife Federation\, the Chesapeake Conservancy and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshops\n\n\n\nA choice of three workshops will begin at 1:00 p.m. The workshops will be simultaneous\, please choose the one you think you’d like to attend upon checkout (to give us an idea of how many people are interested in each one). You can always change your mind when you’re there! \n\n\n\nConservation and Sustainability in the Potomac Watershed\n\n\n\nPEC is committed to a set of conservation and community engagement strategies that have helped make the region a model for sustainable growth and protection of natural\, agricultural and historic resources. Meet PEC’s Loudoun\, Fauquier\, and Clarke field teams and hear about our work empowering residents to effect positive change in their communities. Learn about pressing local land use issues\, conservation and restoration opportunities\, the Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows\, and ways you can get involved! \n\n\n\nStemming the Tide of Grassland Bird Decline\n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Environmental Council and the Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes launched the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative (VGBI) to address grassland bird declines on working lands in the Virginia Piedmont. PEC’s Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator October Greenfield will introduce this new partnership and our collaborative work with producers to restore grassland bird habitat\, improve the resiliency of working landscapes and positively impact the livelihoods that depend upon those lands. \n\n\n\nData Centers & Virginia’s Clean Energy Future\n\n\n\nThe Virginia Clean Economy Act of 2020 mandates that Dominion produce 100% of its energy from renewable sources by the year 2045. Understanding the importance of this goal and addressing the climate challenges before us\, PEC staff will share how our work encourages policies\, zoning\, and individual actions that help reduce power demand and emissions\, capture and sequester carbon in our forests and soils\, and promote distributed renewable energy options. To add to the challenge\, the proliferation of high energy use data centers is shifting the goalpost and making the VCEA goals all that much more difficult to meet. While the growth of data centers within the major data center hub of northern Virginia continues at a fast pace\, communities throughout Virginia are now starting to see more proposals for data centers. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. | Check-in/Meet & Greet \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. | Welcome & PEC Update from John McCarthy\, Senior Advisor & Director of Strategic Partnerships \n\n\n\n10:30 a.m. | Keynote Address by Dr. Maime Parker: “The Passion\, Inspiration\, and Excellence (PIE) in Collaboration” \n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. | Community Lunch with Local Ingredients (sponsored by Country Chevy) \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. | Workshops \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. | Depart
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/pecs-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Meadowkirk at Delta Farm\, 38012 Delta Farm Ln\, Middleburg\, Virginia\, 20117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230509T154222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T180949Z
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SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Funding Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Upper and Middle James Riparian Buffer Consortium on June 1\, 2023\, from 1- 2 p.m. for a buffer funding webinar where we will discuss funding programs available for landowners. Participants will hear from funding program leaders from the James River Buffer Program\, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)\, the VA Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP)\, and the VA Agricultural Cost Share (VACS). There will be an opportunity for landowners to ask questions. We will also be sharing the Streamside Report tool\, the Consortium’s tool that provides insight on what options are available for riparian buffer funding based on the type of property you have. \n\n\n\nZoom registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduypqzosHdFDdhYc_j20StUQE11VUC2x#/registration
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/riparian-buffer-funding-webinar/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230424T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T175935Z
UID:10000962-1684663200-1684668600@www.pecva.org
SUMMARY:Composting/Soil Health Workshop at The Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows
DESCRIPTION:PEC’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows utilizes regenerative and sustainable practices to grow a variety of seasonal produce for donation to local residents in need. \n\n\n\nThis free hands-on workshop will cover composting and different soil building techniques to foster biodiversity. We will also cover soil biology and how it relates to nutrient cycling for healthy plants and healthy ecosystems\, micro to macro. \n\n\n\nThe Community Farm is the only driveway on Howsers Branch Drive. If headed east from the Rt. 15 roundabout\, the driveway will be on the left hand side of Howsers Branch\, approximately 1/10th of a mile from the roundabout. Please park in the gravel lot outside the deer fence. \n\n\n\nLimited to 20 participants\, please register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compostingsoil-health-workshop-at-the-community-farm-at-roundabout-meadows-tickets-623870372077 \n\n\n\nPlease note\, a waiver is required to participate in this event: https://powerforms.docusign.net/ce493178-d321-4af8-87ff-697f4d3ac342?env=na4&acct=1254c225-f016-461e-9b63-120ccb594528&accountId=1254c225-f016-461e-9b63-120ccb594528
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/composting-soil-health-workshop-at-the-community-farm-at-roundabout-meadows/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230510T192211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T143044Z
UID:10000970-1684308600-1684315800@www.pecva.org
SUMMARY:Cville Bike to Work Week: Wednesday Appreciation Station at West Main
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 (courtesy of Albemarle Baking Company) and even a quick tune up (with Blue Wheel Cyclery). \n\n\n\nCycling to work (or school or wherever you go!) has many benefits. It costs less and is more fun than driving; it provides a dose of exercise while most other people are sitting; it reduces greenhouse gas emissions–and it impresses colleagues! Learn more about bike to work week at http://biketoworkcville.org/. For more information\, please contact Peter Krebs (pkrebs@pecva.org)\, (434) 465-969.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/cville-bike-to-work-week-wednesday-appreciation-station-at-west-main/
LOCATION:Outside Shenanigans Toys\, 601 W Main St\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164146
CREATED:20230510T161927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T192859Z
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SUMMARY:Cville Bike to Work Week: Tuesday Bike Bus and Appreciation Stations
DESCRIPTION:Interested in biking to work (or wherever you go) but afraid to try it? Looking for safety in numbers? Do you simply enjoy meeting–and riding with–other people? \n\n\n\nJoin this moderately-paced group ride that will cross town\, picking up and dropping off cyclists along the way as we bike to work. Like a bus\, the group will make scheduled stops and riders are free to come and go as best suits their travel needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s the route [View Map]: \n\n\n\n7:45 a.m. The Wool Factory (1837 Broadway Street)7:50 a.m. Riverview Park8:00 a.m. Meade Park8:15 a.m. Downtown (The Piedmont Environmental Council\, 410 East Water Street)*8:30 a.m. The Rotunda8:45 a.m. UVA Facilities (Skipwith Hall\, 1490 Leake Drive)* \n\n\n\n*There will be Bike to Work Appreciation Stations at The Piedmont Environmental Council (snacks from Blue Ridge Country Store!) and at Skipwith Hall\, with snacks\, swag and lots of encouragement! \n\n\n\nAlthough one need not be an expert cyclist\, riders will be expected to have a bike that is in good working order and be able to maintain a moderate pace. This “bike bus” is a commute to work\, so we’re hoping to make sure everyone arrives on time to their workplace destinations! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Peter Krebs (pkrebs@pecva.org)\, (434) 465-969.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/cville-bike-to-work-week-tuesday-bike-bus-and-appreciation-stations/
LOCATION:Virginia
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