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  • October 2023

  • Mon 2

    The Book of Wilding—a Practical Guide to Rewilding Big and Small with Isabella Tree

    October 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Middleburg Community Center 300 W Washington St., Middleburg, Virginia

    Join The Piedmont Environmental Council and The Garden Conservancy in Middleburg for a talk by award-winning journalist and author Isabella Tree.

  • Sun 8

    Native Plant Sale & Community Day at Clermont

    October 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    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.

  • Tue 10

    Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tour – Warren County

    October 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

    Join woodland owners and natural resource professionals for a day-long tour to learn about the woods, wildlife, and history of Warren County.

  • Wed 11
    Wild & Scenic Film Festival

    Wild and Scenic Film Festival

    October 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
    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.

  • Wed 11

    Riparian Buffer Workshop for Landowners: Basics and Funding Opportunities

    October 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    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.

  • Fri 13

    Gettysburg 30th Anniversary Celebration

    October 13, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

    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!

  • Sat 14

    Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour

    October 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

  • Wed 18

    Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium – Buffer Summit and Celebration

    October 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Please save the date and join us for the fifth annual Buffer Summit and Celebration hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium! The Buffer Summit will be held in person on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Sat 21

    Loudoun County Fall Farm Tour

    October 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - October 22, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

  • Mon 23

    Community Meeting on Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers

    October 23, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Learn more about data centers and surging electricity demand, and the potential for new transmission line projects in Virginia.

  • Thu 26

    Beyond Solar Ordinances: Utility-Scale Solar Policy, Host Siting Agreements & Other Emerging Topics

    October 26, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Join Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley for “Beyond Solar Ordinances,” aimed at helping local planning officials stay abreast of best practices for the evolving land use of utility-scale solar.

  • November 2023

  • Thu 2

    Protect Catlett Town Hall Meeting – Data Centers and Transmission Lines

    November 2, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    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.

  • Mon 13
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    Town Hall Meeting – Data Centers and Transmission Lines (Warrenton)

    November 13, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    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
  • Tue 14
    big barn with solar panels on top, sheep grazing on grass in front of the barn

    Solar on the Farm: Improving Your Ag Operation with On-Site Energy

    November 14, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

    Join PEC on Nov. 14 to learn how your farm business can make the switch to behind-the-meter, small-scale solar.

    Free
  • Thu 16

    Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance Quarterly Gathering

    November 16, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

    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.

  • Sat 18

    Sperryville Trail Tree Planting

    November 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    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!

  • Wed 29

    Piedmont Mobility Alliance November Meeting

    November 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Join PEC and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) for a fall meeting of the Piedmont Mobility Alliance.

  • Wed 29

    Roundtable discussion for release of the “Rural Landowner Manual”

    November 29, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    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.

  • Thu 30

    Town Hall on Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers

    November 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    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.

  • December 2023

  • Sat 2

    General Assembly Preview Regional Watch Party

    December 2, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Join The Piedmont Environmental Council in Warrenton or Charlottesville for Virginia Conservation Network's annual General Assembly Preview.

  • Wed 6

    Rappahannock County Park Tree Planting

    December 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    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!

  • Thu 14

    Holiday Open House

    December 14, 2023 @ 2:00 am - 6:00 pm
    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.

  • January 2024

  • Sat 13

    Fifeville Community Trail Work Party

    January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    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.

  • Sun 14

    Manahoac Indians: Footprints in the Upper Rappahannock Watershed

    January 14, 2024 @ 2:00 pm

    Join the Rappahannock Historical Society on January 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. for an adventure into the past with Brad Hatch, Patawomeck Tribal Council and David Caprara, Mannahoac Story Alliance.

  • Sun 21

    Tackling the Food Waste Challenge for People and Planet

    January 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    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.

  • Mon 22

    Community Meeting on Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure – Purcellville

    January 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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.

  • Tue 30

    Piedmont Mobility Alliance Meeting – January 2024

    January 30, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    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.

  • February 2024

  • Fri 2
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    Conservation Speed Dating Workshop

    February 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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.

  • Tue 6
    data center aerial view near residential apartments

    Community Meeting on Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers – Charlottesville

    February 6, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    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.

  • Wed 21

    Piedmont Landscape Association

    February 21, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    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, […]

  • Wed 21

    Expanding The Legacy: A Conversation with Black Family Land Trust Executive Director Ebonie Alexander

    February 21, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Please join Ebonie Alexander, the Executive Director of the Black Family Land Trust for a Black History Month conversation on legacies of people and place.

  • March 2024

  • Mon 4
    aerial photo looking out over 4 data center buildings and a transmission line running alongside a bike trail

    Virtual Community Meeting: Data Centers & Energy Infrastructure in Loudoun

    March 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    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 […]

  • Thu 7

    Land Conservation Tools Deep Dive – A Generation NEXT Webinar

    March 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Join Generation NEXT, a Virginia Cooperative Extension program, for an online workshop that will help sharpen your understanding of land conservation tools.

  • Fri 15

    Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Programs Update Workshop

    March 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Join the Culpeper Soil and Water District and numerous local, regional and state partners to learn about conservation programs available to landowners in Madison County.

  • Thu 21

    2024 Charlottesville/Albemarle Active Mobility Summit

    March 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    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!

  • Thu 21

    Virginia Native Plant Society Annual Workshop Part 1

    March 21, 2024 @ 6:30 pm

    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.

  • Thu 28

    Virginia Native Plant Society Annual Workshop Part 2

    March 28, 2024 @ 6:30 pm

    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.

  • Sat 30

    Sperryville Trail Day Volunteer Tree Planting

    March 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    We will be working on improving our amazing Sperryville Trail system and build up our native tree system along the Thornton River on March 30.

  • April 2024

  • Fri 5

    Spring Cleaning at Rappahannock County Park

    April 5, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

    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.

  • Sat 6

    Park Day

    April 6, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    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.

  • Sun 7
    close up image of blue and purple flowers on green stalks

    21st Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run

    April 7, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    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.

  • Tue 9

    Solarize Virginia Webinar Series

    April 9, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    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.

  • Sat 13

    Spring Native Plant Sale at Morven Park

    April 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    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.

  • Sat 13

    Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Perspectives for Healthy Soil and Water

    April 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Join Agricair and Oatlands in collaboration with Virginia Tech Center For Food Systems & Community Transportation, for a day of learning and co-creation at Oatlands House in Loudoun County.

  • Tue 16
    Roots So Deep

    Roots So Deep Film Screening

    April 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Germanna Community College - Daniel Technology Center 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, Virginia, United States

    Roots So Deep is a four-part documentary series all about intensive farmers and maverick scientists asking if an underutilized way to graze cattle can help the environment.

    $20
  • Sat 20

    Greene County ‘Water is Life’ Earth Day Celebration

    April 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Greene County Visitor Center 9157 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia, United States

    Join us at the Greene County Visitor Center and local environmental organizations for the 2024 Earth Day Festival! The event will be filled with fun, and family activities to celebrate Earth Day. PEC will be tabling.

  • Sat 20

    Second Annual Earth Day Open House

    April 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    As part of the 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival, Panorama Natural Burial is hosting a day full of experiences planned in collaboration with local land stewards and naturalists, including PEC. There will be guided hikes, a tour of the burial ground, a scavenger hunt for kids, snacks, and information galore.

  • Sun 21

    Front Royal Earth Day Celebration

    April 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Join local environmental and conservation organizations in Front Royal on Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an Earth Day celebration inspired by the iconic Lone Pine overlooking the town. Whether you’ve been a part of previous events or are joining for the first time, kick off spring with us and showcase your commitment to the environment!

  • Sun 21

    A Community Read Event: Celebrating Women’s History Month and Earth Day

    April 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Join Albemarle County's book club! For our spring 2024 Community Read, we have chosen the book All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis as the feature read.

  • Sat 27

    Historic Germanna Conservation Celebration

    April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    The Siegen Forest Conservation Celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Germanna Ford Public Boat Launch promises to be a day filled with fun, nature, and history.

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