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  • Piedmont Mobility Alliance: June Meeting

    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.

  • “These Are Not Your Grandpa’s Quail”: Modern Bobwhite Quail Habitat Management

    On 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.

  • Solarize Virginia Webinar

    Solarize Virginia Webinar

    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.

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    Sources of Conservation Funding (free workshop and social)

    Powers Farm and Brewery 9269 Redemption Way, Midland, Virginia, United States

    Join 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

  • Land Conservation 101 & Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative

    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.

  • Land Conservation Efforts in Clarke County

    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.

  • Solarize Virginia Webinar

    Solarize Virginia Webinar

    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.

  • Bee-Friendly Beef Producer Workshop

    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.

  • Solarize Virginia Webinar

    Solarize Virginia Webinar

    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.

  • Fall Native Plant Sale at Morven Park

    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.

  • 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 Soil and Water Conservation District!

  • Generation NEXT Workshop in Charlottesville

    If you have woodland, you have a legacy worth passing on. Passing your land and stewardship values from one generation to the next takes information and work. Generation NEXT is an award-winning educational program that will get you started on the right path.

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    Farm-to-Table Dinner

    PEC's annual farm-to-table dinner & paddle raise will be hosted by Mrs. Caroline Collomb at Oakwood Farm.

  • Loop de Ville + Mini-Summit

    The 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.

  • Rappahannock County Farm Tour

    Have fun visiting farms and learning about agriculture practices, with the breathtaking background of beautiful Rappahannock County.

  • Fall Meeting Piedmont Mobility Alliance Wednesday, September 27 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Central Library Branch

    Piedmont Mobility Alliance Fall Meeting & Work Session

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central Branch 201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

    The Piedmont Mobility Alliance gathers every two months to work collaboratively. This 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.

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    Community Conservation Walk in Marshall

    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.

  • Cedar Mountain 5k and 10k Rally

    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.

  • Native Plant Sale & Community Day at Clermont

    Come to Clermont Farm for an opportunity to buy native plants at the best time of year for planting, as well as natural products from area vendors, and tours/education walks. The event is rain or shine, $5 per car.

  • Wild & Scenic Film Festival

    Wild and Scenic Film Festival

    Violet Crown Cinema 200 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

    Join The Living Earth School in person (or virtually) on Wednesday, October 11 for The Wild & Scenic Film Festival.

  • Riparian Buffer Workshop for Landowners: Basics and Funding Opportunities

    Join the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District, the VA Department of Forestry, and the Piedmont Environmental Council for a workshop on riparian forest buffers. Learn about the importance of these buffers as a tool to improve water quality in our local watersheds and explore sources of funding for implementing buffers on your property.

  • Gettysburg 30th Anniversary Celebration

    The Journey Through Hallowed Ground invites you to join Director Ron Maxwell and members of the Cast in Gettysburg, PA October 13-15, 2023, for a weekend long festival as the acclaimed film Gettysburg celebrates 30 years!

  • Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour

    Don't miss this great opportunity to get to visit some of Fauquier County's amazing farms during this is free, self-guided tour.

  • Loudoun County Fall Farm Tour

    Enjoy over 40 local farm stops full of delicious produce, cute animals, farm demonstrations, and fun & educational programs.

  • Protect Catlett Town Hall Meeting – Data Centers and Transmission Lines

    Cedar Run Building 3558 Catlett Rd., Catlett, Virginia, United States

    Protect Catlett is hosting a town hall meeting on Thurs, Nov. 2 about the potential for new transmission line projects proposed in the Piedmont and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region.

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    Town Hall Meeting – Data Centers and Transmission Lines (Warrenton)

    Join our coalition of local community groups, Citizens for Fauquier County, The Piedmont Environmental Council, Protect Catlett and Protect Fauquier, for a town hall forum about the potential for new transmission line projects proposed in […]

    Free

  • Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance Quarterly Gathering

    Join friends and partners of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance on November 16 at Shenandoah University’s scenic Cool Spring campus on the river. Refreshments will be provided. Weather permitting, everyone is invited to stay for a walk.

  • Sperryville Trail Tree Planting

    Join PEC at the Sperryville Trail on Saturday, November 18 in Sperryville, VA. Volunteers will work in two shifts, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. to plant 125 native trees and shrubs along the Thornton River to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Headwater Stream Initiative!

  • Roundtable discussion for release of the “Rural Landowner Manual”

    Please join us on Wednesday, November 29 at the Middleburg Community Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a roundtable discussion with our sponsors led by Robert Bonnie, US Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation.

  • Town Hall on Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers

    Old Stone School 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia, United States

    Join local conservation organizations for a community town hall about the potential for new transmission line projects proposed in Loudoun County and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region.

  • Rappahannock County Park Tree Planting

    Join PEC at Rappahannock County Park on Wednesday, December 6 in Washington, VA. Volunteers will work in two shifts, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. to plant 200 native trees and shrubs along the Rush River to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Headwater Stream Initiative!

  • Holiday Open House

    PEC Warrenton Office 45 Horner St, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Grab a cup of cheer and mingle with fellow PEC members and staff! You’re invited to stop by our Warrenton office between 2–6 p.m. for some refreshments and engaging conversation.

  • Fifeville Community Trail Work Party

    Tonsler Park 500 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia

    Join the Rivanna Trails Foundation, the Fifeville Neighborhood Association and PEC on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. for a work/service party at the Fifeville Community Trail.

  • Tackling the Food Waste Challenge for People and Planet

    Come learn about how waste is being tackled around the nation by our local businesses and innovators. Ideas for ending farm waste to improve livelihoods, delivering surplus to hungry neighbors, creating new revenue opportunities for producers and avoiding “science experiments” in our refrigerators. Make a New Year’s resolution to be part of the solution.

  • Community Meeting on Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure – Purcellville

    Woodgrove High School 36811 Allder School Rd., Purcellville, Virginia, United States

    Join us for a community meeting about the potential for new transmission line projects proposed in Loudoun County and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region.