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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 Fauquier County and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region. This meeting will take place on Monday, Nov. 13 […]

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  • 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.

  • Piedmont Mobility Alliance Meeting – January 2024

    Water Street Center 407 E Water St, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

    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. Our first meeting of 2024 will take place Tuesday, January 30 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Water Street Center.

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    Conservation Speed Dating Workshop

    The Hill School - Peard Building 130 Madison St, Middleburg, Virginia, United States

    Join the conservation community for a free workshop to learn about opportunities for landowners and producers to better manage their land in Fauquier County.

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    Community Meeting on Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers – Charlottesville

    Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, Virginia

    Learn more about data centers and surging electricity demand, and the potential for new transmission line projects in Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and surrounding areas tied to the explosive growth of data centers in the region.

  • Piedmont Landscape Association

    Paramount Theater 215 E Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia

    The Piedmont Landscape Association gathers every year to bring together gardening enthusiasts and landscape professionals together for a full day of education and fellowship. PEC will be present in support, with a table of information about our work. See their website for more information about the seminar's agenda and how you can register today.

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    Virtual Community Meeting: Data Centers & Energy Infrastructure in Loudoun

    Join us for a virtual community meeting about the explosive data center growth in the region, the new transmission line projects and substations needed to serve them in Loudoun, and the resulting cost burden on Virginia ratepayers. We’ll also talk about ways for people to get involved. One of the next opportunities for Loudoun residents […]

  • 2024 Charlottesville/Albemarle Active Mobility Summit

    The Wool Factory 1837 Broadway Street, Charlottesville, Virginia

    The fourth annual Charlottesville / Albemarle Active Mobility Summit invites you to join other residents and partner organizations for a full-day workshop. The event is hands-on and collaborative, centered on learning, active participation, and fellowship—and it's free!

  • Virginia Native Plant Society Annual Workshop Part 1

    Enjoy two evening workshops with the Virginia Native Plant Society and regional experts, Thursday, March 21, and Thursday, March 28 via Zoom. Workshops will start at 6:30 p.m. with a meet and greet. Each workshop has two sessions, starting at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. Please register only once to receive the Zoom information for both workshops.

  • Virginia Native Plant Society Annual Workshop Part 2

    Enjoy two evening workshops with the Virginia Native Plant Society and regional experts, Thursday, March 21, and Thursday, March 28 via Zoom. Workshops will start at 6:30 p.m. with a meet and greet. Each workshop has two sessions, starting at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. Please register only once to receive the Zoom information for both workshops.

  • Spring Cleaning at Rappahannock County Park

    Winter has been a busy time this year at Rappahannock County Park. Come witness the huge changes brought about by a major invasive treatment/removal effort and replanting in sections of the wooded area. Hosted by Rappahannock County Park.

  • Park Day

    Each year on Park Day, thousands of history enthusiasts, community-minded citizens, families, Boy and Girl Scouts, ROTC units and more come together in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine.

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    21st Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run

    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 a walk along the banks of Cedar Run.

  • Solarize Virginia Webinar Series

    Solarize Virginia launches April 1! Be an early bird by joining us on April 9 for an informative webinar on the benefits of solar, how our solar campaign works, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future.

  • 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.