BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Piedmont Environmental Council - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pecva.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Piedmont Environmental Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250620T182507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T183923Z UID:10001227-1751371200-1751374800@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Solarize Virginia Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Solarize Virginia 2025 runs from April 15 through July 15! This free informative webinar will discuss the benefits of solar\, how our solar campaign works\, and how we as a community can come together for a brighter future. \n\n\n\nSolarize Virginia is a collaboration between the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)\, nonprofit organizations like PEC\, and municipalities throughout Virginia. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ySskt51vTaysMGmieODiXQ#/registration URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/solarize-virginia-webinar-series-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Solarize-VA-Webinar-Series-400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250710T193128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T193131Z UID:10001231-1752314400-1752323400@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Healthy Streets Healthy People DESCRIPTION:Stop by Booker T. Washington Park in Charlottesville to engage with more than 40 booths and activities featuring raffle prizes\, music\, field day games for children\, cooking demonstrations\, free trainings including Stop the Bleed and Bystander CPR\, free Narcan and safety supplies\, free container gardening\, and local community leaders. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by UVA Health’s WellAware Program and Move2Health Equity. \n\n\n\nContact healthystreetshealthypeopleva@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend! URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/healthy-streets-healthy-people/ LOCATION:Booker T. Washington Park\, 1001 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22903\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/healthy-streets-healthy-people-event-flyer-2025-charlottesville.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250625T172947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T202610Z UID:10001229-1752321600-1752339600@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Picnic & Paddle with PEC at Montfair Resort Farm DESCRIPTION:Looking for a family-friendly day in nature where you can get plugged into the community? Look no further! \n\n\n\nJoin PEC at Montfair Resort Farm for a unique summer day dedicated to enjoying the outdoors and learning about conservation work in the region – we’ll have a nature walk focused on native plants and bird conservation\, informal chats about landscape-scale conservation and expanding public trails including the Three Notched Trail. \n\n\n\nThere will also be open fishing in the well-stocked lake (bring your own gear)\, four canoes available for use\, miles of trails to explore\, a food truck and live music. You’ll leave both more plugged into your community environmental organization and recharged from a day amongst the trees. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\n\nTicket information: This is a free event\, but an optional $10 donation per person is suggested. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/picnic-paddle-with-pec-at-montfair-resort-farm/ LOCATION:Montfair Resort Farm\, 2500 Bezaleel Drive\, Crozet\, Virginia\, 23932 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/MontfairPEC-Event-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250630T191013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T191135Z UID:10001226-1752399000-1752404400@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Birds and Breath: Grassland Meditation Session DESCRIPTION:Join Piedmont Environmental Council‘s Virginia Grassland Bird Assistant Lauria McShane and Amber Ellis of Find Your Nature for a grassland meditation session at Panorama Natural Burial. \n\n\n\nParticipants will get to experience the agricultural grasslands at Panorama\, while learning about their significance as a habitat for grassland birds\, pollinators and people. \n\n\n\nThis event is limited to 15 people so please register here and fill out your participation waiver before arriving Sunday morning\, July 13. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/birds-and-breath-grassland-meditation-session/ LOCATION:Panorama Natural Burial\, 3550 Reas Ford Ln\, Earlysville\, VA 22936\, Earlysville\, Virginia\, 22936 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Birds-and-Breath-IG-post-Instagram-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250620T193819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T193830Z UID:10001228-1752825600-1752832800@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Native Meadow Walk at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook DESCRIPTION:Join The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) for a native meadow walk at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook to learn about native plant identification\, pollinators\, songbirds\, and meadow management! \n\n\n\nThis event is free but registration is required on Eventbrite. Space is limited. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Overlook\n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Memorial Overlook sits within a large block of privately and publicly protected land along the Blue Ridge Mountains that is a patchwork of forest\, livestock pasture\, and mountainous fields. The land was actively farmed from the late 18th century until the recent past\, and was heavily grazed by cattle. \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, PEC began an extensive restoration effort on the 50-acre parcel with funding from the USDA\, first eliminating fescue and other non-native plants from the pasture\, and then seeding native grasses and wildflowers. The property now serves as an active demonstration site for landowners who are interested in viewing habitat restoration practices. \n\n\n\nThe 15+ acre native meadow is home to songbirds\, butterflies\, raptors\, bees and black bears. It was planted with 16 native wildflower species that provide forage for pollinators and habitat for grassland and shrubland birds. PEC manages the meadow using prescribed fire\, late winter mowing\, and invasive species monitoring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nWeather policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, barring any adverse weather conditions. \n\n\n\nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothes you can move in! We will be walking through grass and tall vegetation. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, camera and binoculars. \n\n\n\n* Please note that there are no restroom facilities available at the Overlook. Water and snacks will be available for attendees. \n\n\n\nDirections: We will email directions to registrants 1-2 days before the event \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact October Greenfield at ogreenfield@pecva.org. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/native-meadow-walk-at-the-piedmont-memorial-overlook-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/pmo_meadow_walk_7-10-24_credit_hugh_kenny_pec-21-1200x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250709T172517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T172543Z UID:10001230-1753902000-1753905600@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:PEC Presentation on Data Centers DESCRIPTION:Yes this issue IS important for Rappahannock County!\n\n\n\n\n\nData centers in Ashburn\, Loudoun County\, Virginia. Credit: Hugh Kenny/PEC.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection at the Rappahannock County Library \n\n\n\nRLEP invites you to hear from Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) President Chris Miller about the explosive data center boom in Northern Virginia and its potentially significant impact on Rappahannock County. \n\n\n\nThe state of Virginia now houses almost half of all U.S. data centers – more than any other state and many countries. The growth anticipated in data centers is massive\, and as plans unfold in Virginia\, we anticipate more data centers\, more power generation facilities and more transmission lines. \n\n\n\nChris Miller\n\n\n\nThis brings a host of important issues and questions: Who pays for this infrastructure? (Currently\, Virginia ratepayers can expect significantly increased electricity bills to subsidize construction of data centers and the transmission upgrades necessary for their operation.) What is the impact on the environment? Can local governments decide on local issues? What is the statewide plan to accommodate this expansion? How do we as citizens make our voices heard? All of these questions and more will be addressed.  \n\n\n\nAttendance at the library is limited to 30 people. Use the button below to sign up to attend in person. If all seats are reserved\, you can participate on Zoom via the link below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZoom link: \n\n\n\nClick here and enter the meeting ID and passcode below to join the presentation via Zoom at the time of the event (7:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, July 30): \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86706679910?pwd=2MmuqikHRRlJGHd6hyuf94rzngD8uD.1 Meeting ID: 867 0667 9910
Passcode: 573667 URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/pec-presentation-on-data-centers/ LOCATION:Rappahannock County Library\, 4 Library Road\, Washington\, Virginia\, 22747\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/data_centers_Ashburn_Loudoun_County_2.10.23_credit_Hugh_Kenny-10-600px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250722T204803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T201229Z UID:10001234-1754625600-1754679600@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Mobility Alliance Meeting + Social DESCRIPTION:Do you like to walk\, bike\, run or paddle – or just move freely in fresh air? The Piedmont Mobility Alliance is a coalition focused on making it easier and safer to get outdoors. This informal gathering will be a chance to learn\, share and collaborate\, with a special emphasis on connectivity along the Rivanna River. \n\n\n\nTentative Schedule4-4:30 Networking4:30-5:15 Optional workgroup tables e.g. Free Bridge Lane\, Old Mills Trail\, Three Notched Trail5:15 Round room intros and updates5:40 (approx) Tour of Cville Tool Library6:00+: Social\, networking \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\nThere will be beer specials\, plenty of non-alcoholic options\, snacks\, plus pizza and pretzels for purchase. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/mobility-alliance-meeting-social/ LOCATION:Decipher Brewing\, 1740 Broadway Street\, Charlottesville\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Piedmont-Mobility-Alliance-Monthly-Meeting-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250730T235238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T235247Z UID:10001235-1754676000-1754683200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Nature Photography Walk at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook DESCRIPTION:Bring along your camera or smartphone for a collaborative photography walk and learn with PEC’s Hugh Kenny and October Greenfield. Hugh and October will guide participants in how to take their best nature photos while enjoying the beauty of the Piedmont Memorial Overlook. \n\n\n\nAll skill levels are welcome. The walk will traverse a mowed walking path with occasional uneven terrain. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing (sunscreen and bug spray recommended). \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Overlook\n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Memorial Overlook sits within a large block of privately and publicly protected land along the Blue Ridge Mountains that is a patchwork of forest\, livestock pasture\, and mountainous fields. The land was actively farmed from the late 18th century until the recent past\, and was heavily grazed by cattle. \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, PEC began an extensive restoration effort on the 50-acre parcel with funding from the USDA\, first eliminating fescue and other non-native plants from the pasture\, and then seeding native grasses and wildflowers. The property now serves as an active demonstration site for landowners who are interested in viewing habitat restoration practices. \n\n\n\nThe 15+ acre native meadow is home to songbirds\, butterflies\, raptors\, bees and black bears. It was planted with 16 native wildflower species that provide forage for pollinators and habitat for grassland and shrubland birds. PEC manages the meadow using prescribed fire\, late winter mowing\, and invasive species monitoring. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nWeather policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, barring any adverse weather conditions. \n\n\n\nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothes you can move in! We will be walking through grass and tall vegetation. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, camera and binoculars. \n\n\n\n* Please note that there are no restroom facilities available at the Overlook. Water and snacks will be available for attendees. \n\n\n\nDirections: We will email directions to registrants. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/nature-photography-walk-at-the-piedmont-memorial-overlook/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/piedmont_memorial_overlook_bloom_7-20-2018_credit_marco_sanchez_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250717T195915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T195927Z UID:10001233-1754730000-1754740800@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Bird Box Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Building Goodness Foundation to learn how to build a nest box and do your part to boost bluebird conservation efforts in Virginia. Attendees will be building the boxes to support the Piedmont Environmental Council’s work to regrow grassland bird populations. All participants will also get to take one box home. \n\n\n\nNo construction experience is necessary\, and all tools and materials will be provided. PEC will explain the importance of grassland birds and demonstrate how to take care of your new bird box. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited\, so register today at buildinggoodness.org. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/bird-box-workshop/ LOCATION:Building Goodness Foundation\, 128 Carlton Road\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Bird_Box_Workshop_graphic_final-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250513T204159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T203334Z UID:10001222-1755277200-1755363600@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Generation NEXT Workshop: Landowner Legacy Planning DESCRIPTION:Generation NEXT\, a program of the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension\, exists to help landowners and their families engage in legacy planning for their rural land. \n\n\n\nThis full workshop\, which includes an evening portion August 15 followed by a full day August 16 at Montpelier in Orange County\, offers presentations and the opportunity to interact with legal\, financial\, and conservation experts as well as experienced fellow landowners. PEC will serve as one of the presenters. \n\n\n\nMore information will be available when registration opens in early June. \n\n\n\nLearn more\, download fliers\, or register on the Generation NEXT website. Contact Karen Snape\, Extension Associate\, at 540-231-6494 or ksnape@vt.edu with questions or requests\, including accessibility requests. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/generation-next-workshop-landowner-legacy-planning/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/goodall_property_ale_easement_madison_county_5-7-24_credit_hugh_kenny_pec-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250814T161635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T161652Z UID:10001238-1756290600-1756294200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Free Bridge Lane Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Free Bridge Lane Workgroup convenes monthly to coordinate implementation of the car-free promenade along the Rivanna River in Albemarle County. All are welcome to join this group that is focused on practical short-term solutions and raising funds for a parkspace that is welcoming for all. \n\n\n\nThis meeting is hybrid. We encourage you to join in person at 920 East High Street. Use this link to remote access the meeting: meet.google.com/dug-wqub-avh \n\n\n\nAug. 27 AgendaIntroductionsRecapping Board of Supervisors discussionStoryWalk Part 2Plantings / InvasivesNext Round of InterventionsFundraisingPublic Interest Meeting / PEC Fellowship presentation \n\n\n\nRecent News: Albemarle County Board of Supervisors votes to direct county staff to begin the formal process to permanently transforming Free Bridge from a roadway into a linear park. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/free-bridge-lane-workshop/ LOCATION:Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Care Center\, 920 East High Street\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/FBL_Storywalk_Peter-Krebs_8235-1-e1755187848296.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250722T195135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T195146Z UID:10001232-1756976400-1756983600@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Piedmont Environmental Council and Botanical Artist Lara Call Gastinger at Montfair Resort Farm for a nature journaling workshop. PEC will lead participants out into the grasslands to speak about their importance as habitat before they begin their journaling. \n\n\n\nWe will sketch grassland species (including plants\, birds and insects) to get better acquainted with this unique ecosystem. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious beginner\, this workshop will give you the tools to see nature in a whole new way. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all but space is limited so registration is required. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Piedmont Environmental Council’s work with the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative to bring back our grassland bird population at vagrasslandbirds.org. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/nature-journaling-workshop/ LOCATION:Montfair Resort Farm\, 2500 Bezaleel Drive\, Crozet\, Virginia\, 23932 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Grasshopper-Sparrow_Bernadette-Rigley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250821T204829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T191834Z UID:10001241-1757754000-1757761200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:History Hike at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook DESCRIPTION:A previous hike at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook. Photo by Hugh Kenny/PEC.\n\n\n\nJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council and Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association (VPHAA) for a History Hike at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook on Saturday\, September 13! As we walk along the trails at overlook\, Travis Shaw and Ian MacDougall from VPHAA will share a variety of stories on the history surrounding Ashby’s Gap. The stories will range from a brief overview of the landscape\, to Native American uses of the mountain gap\, to Ashby’s Gap in the context of the American Revolution and the Civil War. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nThe land encompassing the Piedmont Memorial Overlook was historically part of a territory occupied by Siouan-speaking people that spanned more than half of the present-day state of Virginia. The rolling green hills of field and forest\, dotted by historic towns and villages\, and crisscrossed by gravel roads have earned the area a well-deserved reputation for its scenic beauty and historic significance\, from pre-colonial times to European settlement\, through the Civil War and development of modern agriculture. A verdant agricultural landscape stretches 17 miles between the Bull Run Mountains to the east and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. To the south lies the Crooked Run Valley\, extending toward Delaplane. To the north lies Clarke and Loudoun counties. \n\n\n\nPEC’s Plantings for the Piedmont Program Coordinator Linnea Sherman and Wildlife Habitat Program Manager October Greenfield will share information about the native plants\, birds and other wildlife we see during the walk\, as well as more background on the PMO. \n\n\n\nThe event is free but registration is required on Eventbrite. Space is limited. \n\n\n\nAbout the Overlook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Memorial Overlook sits within a large block of privately and publicly protected land along the Blue Ridge Mountains that is a patchwork of forest\, livestock pasture\, and mountainous fields. The land was actively farmed from the late 18th century until the recent past\, and was heavily grazed by cattle. \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, PEC began an extensive restoration effort on the 50-acre parcel with funding from the USDA\, first eliminating fescue and other non-native plants from the pasture\, and then seeding native grasses and wildflowers. The property now serves as an active demonstration site for landowners who are interested in viewing habitat restoration practices. \n\n\n\nThe 15+ acre native meadow is home to songbirds\, butterflies\, raptors\, bees and black bears. It was planted with 16 native wildflower species that provide forage for pollinators and habitat for grassland and shrubland birds. PEC manages the meadow using prescribed fire\, late winter mowing\, and invasive species monitoring. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/history-hike-at-the-piedmont-memorial-overlook/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/pec-overlook-drone-credit-hugh-kenny-500x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250814T164812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T150013Z UID:10001236-1758045600-1758052800@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Albemarle Data Center Community Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community meeting Tuesday\, Sept. 16 from 6-8 p.m. to hear from Julie Bolthouse\, PEC’s Director of Land Use and one of the leaders of the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition\, about data centers’ environmental impacts and how advocating for regulations at the state and local level and transparency can achieve better outcomes for communities. PEC’s Albemarle County Senior Land Use Representative\, Rob McGinnis will talk about Albemarle County specifically\, the ongoing Data Center Ordinance update\, and how you can get involved this fall. \n\n\n\nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions of staff who are working on the ground in Loundoun\, Culpeper\, Orange and Albemarle Counties\, where data center development and proposals are heaviest. We will also have detailed maps around the room of the proposal Data Center Overlay Districts in Albemarle County and increased and larger transmission lines. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Register here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Explainers: \n\n\n\n\nHidden Cost of the Cloud: Data Centers in Virginia (Piedmont Environmental Council)\n\n\n\nAlbemarle Board of Supervisors considers draft data center ordinance (29 News)\n\n\n\nAlbemarle County officials hear opinions on data center proposal (CBS19)\n\n\n\n\nBackground: \n\n\n\nConversations about data center development have made their way steadily down PEC’s service region — from the “data center capital of the world” in Loudoun County to historic and environmentally significant sites in Culpeper and Orange counties\, and now down to Albemarle County and Charlottesville. PEC has been there every step of the way. \n\n\n\nLast year\, PEC and the Southern Environmental Law Center successfully advocated that larger data centers (those over 40\,000 square feet) must go through the local legislative review process of a Special Use Permit\, which requires opportunities for public feedback. Now\, as the county further develops the existing Data Center Ordinance\, PEC is focused on ensuring the county’s new ordinance includes responsible regulations and transparency to protect Albemarle County from potential adverse impacts from data centers. \n\n\n\nFollow us on Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and Facebook and sign up for PEC email updates to stay up to date on Albemarle County and Charlottesville and our local- and state-wide work. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/albemarle-data-center-community-meeting/ LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/data_center_haymarket.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250813T174657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T174713Z UID:10001237-1758960000-1758992400@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Loop de Ville Trail Fest + 3 Mile Walk DESCRIPTION:Take part in the annual celebration of the beloved Rivanna Trail in Charlottesville (and National Public Lands Day). There are a wide-variety of hikes\, runs\, and bike rides of various distances\, including the full 20-mile loop or half-loop. All activities will begin and then conclude with a finish line celebration at the Rivanna River Company. View the full schedule at loopdeville.org for more details and to register. \n\n\n\nThis year\, PEC will be co-leading a up to 3 mile riverside stroll for people of all abilities along with Charlottesville’s forester\, Steve Gaines. \n\n\n\nOur goal\, along with other organizers\, is to put on a fun event free of barriers so community members from all backgrounds and abilities can join and have a good time. So\, if that means just spending time at the Rivanna River Company in community with others (starting at 12 p.m.)\, that’s great! URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/loop-de-ville-trail-fest-3-mile-walk/ LOCATION:Rivanna River Company\, 1520 East High Street\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/loop_de_ville_10-5-24_credit_cassidy_girvin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250313T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T182349Z UID:10001210-1758996000-1758996000@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:PEC Farm-to-Table Dinner and Virtual Auction DESCRIPTION:Save the date for PEC’s annual farm-to-table event and virtual auction! \n\n\n\nEvent seating is very limited. Find sponsorship information at pecva.org/woodside. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Montana Lanier Ruffner at mlanier@pecva.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChairs \n\n\n\nAnne Clancy\, Leslie Cockburn & Gertraud Hechl \n\n\n\nClark County Committee \n\n\n\nKatherine Berger\, Sarah Brennan\, Barbara Ferrari\, Sisi Gallagher\, Cleo Gewirz\, Joe McKenna\, George Ohrstrom II\, Alice Rogoff\, Laurie Louise Volk\, Cabell Williams \n\n\n\nCommittee \n\n\n\nLisa Abeel\, Mimi Abel Smith\, Lauria Ambrose\, Laura Bickford\, Cheryl Lynn Boland\, Gail Clark\, Penny Denegre\, Kitty Dove\, Susan Grayson\, Betsy Kleeblatt\, Susanne Lamb\, Lena Scott Lundh\, Eleanor Morison\, Jean Perin\, Margrete Stevens\, Stephanie Spytek\, Holli Thompson\, Jeanne-Marie Tufts\, Dana Westring\, Erica Wiley\, Lynn Wiley\, Mark Winchester\, Melissa Winchester \n\n\n\nNext Generation Committee \n\n\n\nLouise Chapman Cook\, Sloan Coles\, Malcolm Dilley\, Will Driskill\, Matilda Reuter Engle\, Annie Everett\, Emily Wilkins Howell\, Christina Mangano Mackenzie\, Selina McPherson\, Caitlin Slater\, G. Fletcher Slater\, Maxine Janes Symes\, Caroline Wilkins\, Torrey Wilkins\, William Wilkins\, Isabella Wolf\, Stirling Harrison Young\, Jr. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/pec-farm-to-table-dinner/ LOCATION:Woodside Farm\, White Post\, Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/farm-to-table-dinner-2025-invite-front-1200x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250924T203056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T203104Z UID:10001254-1759248000-1759258800@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Piedmont Mobility Alliance Meeting / Social DESCRIPTION:Learn more about local efforts to improve walking\, biking\, trails and transit in the area and mingle with fellow activist at the bi-monthly Piedmont Mobility Meeting / Social! \n\n\n\nThis session will highlight the local Week Without Driving (Sept 29 – Oct. 5) and begin discussions about our annual Active Mobility Summit\, which happens in the early spring. \n\n\n\nThere will be happy hour prices from 4 – 6 p.m. and plenty of fellowship! \n\n\n\nThe 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. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/piedmont-mobility-alliance-meeting-social/ LOCATION:Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery\, 520 2nd St SE\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/250808_Mobility-Social_Peter-Krebs_8831.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250923T183136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194938Z UID:10001250-1759338000-1759345200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Conservation Funding Workshop & Social DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to this free workshop to learn more about sources of funding and technical assistance for conservation and land management! Join friends\, neighbors and staff from the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District\, Fauquier County’s Department of Agricultural Development\, the Natural Resource Conservation Service and The Piedmont Environmental Council for an evening at Powers Farm & Brewery. \n\n\n\nWorkshop hosts will go over the basics of conservation easements\, including opportunities to participate in the Fauquier County Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program and/or enroll in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) program\, and learn more about agricultural cost-share programs offered by the Soil and Water Conservation District\, for practices like livestock fencing and alternative watering systems\, and programs like the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative to enhance wildlife and pollinators. \n\n\n\nThe event is informal and designed for neighbors to learn from each other’s experiences and engage with the organizations before and after the presentation. Hosts will be available following presentations to discuss which programs might be a good fit for your property and long-term goals. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register\n\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. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required as space is limited. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Bryn Sonnett at bsonnett@pecva.org or 540-347-2334 ext. 7067. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n5:00 p.m.: Check-in. Food and refreshments will be available.\n\n\n\n5:30-6:15 p.m.: Presentations\n\n\n\n6:15-7:00 p.m.: Meet & greet your fellow community members and presenters\n\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\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. The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative (VGBI) is a partnership between Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes\, PEC\, American Farmland Trust and Quail Forever—is innovating new ways to reverse the declines of grassland birds on working lands in the Virginia Piedmont\, Blue Ridge\, and Shenandoah Valley. Together\, VGBI partners work with landowners and producers in 16 counties to restore grassland habitat for the benefit of birds and farms. Plantings for the Piedmont\, a partnership between PEC and Friends of the Rappahannock\, supports qualifying landowners in the planting of native trees and shrubs on their property. From beginning to end\, we help with material\, labor and financial assistance. We connect landowners to third-party cost-share programs\, and PEC grant funding helps cover other project costs. Qualifying counties include Rappahannock\, Fauquier\, Culpeper\, Madison\, Greene\, Orange\, Loudoun and Clarke. \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\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\nPhoto credits: Fauquier farmland aerial by Will Parson\, Chesapeake Bay Program; Eastern meadowlark by October Greenfield/PEC; Tractor by Bruce Jones; Riparian buffer tree planting by Pete Smith; Cattle using stream crossing courtesy John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District; Land management workshop by Hugh Kenny/PEC. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/conservation-funding-workshop-social/ LOCATION:Powers Farm and Brewery\, 9269 Redemption Way\, Midland\, Virginia\, 22728\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20251001T203229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T203259Z UID:10001257-1759572000-1759597200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:The WildRoots Festival DESCRIPTION:Image by Forrest Green Farm\n\n\n\nEngage with nature through outdoor activities\, wild edibles\, foraging\, hunting\, and outdoor skills at this free event\, hosted by Forrest Green Farm in Louisa\, VA! \n\n\n\nLauria McShane. Photo by George Gardner.\n\n\n\nParticipate in the Healthy Living Workshop\, where you can join PEC’s Virginia Grassland Birds Initiative Assistant Lauria McShane in Tent B at 11:30 a.m. for a talk about The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative and bringing back grassland birds. \n\n\n\nThen enjoy the food trucks and beer garden\, and browse the many vendors. \n\n\n\nAdditional activities include an archery introduction\, trick or treating and a kids costume contest. \n\n\n\nPEC will have a table at the event\, so stop by and see us! \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer: URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/wildroots-festival/ LOCATION:Forrest Green Farm\, 2317 Evergreen Rd.\, Louisa\, Virginia\, 23093\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Wildroots-Festival-banner-FB-1000px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Forrest Green Farm":MAILTO:forrestgreenfarm@rahmweb.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250912T134909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T161317Z UID:10001247-1760086800-1760110200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Tree Planting at Chancellors Rock Farm DESCRIPTION:Join The Piedmont Environmental Council for a Plantings for the Piedmont volunteer tree planting on Friday\, October 10th\, at Chancellors Rock Farm in Flint Hill\, VA.  Volunteers are needed for two shifts\, morning and afternoon.  Together\, we will plant approximately 275 native trees in support of this working farm’s commitment to enhance the riparian buffers growing between pastureland and tributaries to the Rappahannock River. \n\n\n\nLearn more and sign up → \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Ellie Young at eyoung@pecva.org. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/tree-planting-at-chancellors-rock-farm/ LOCATION:Chancellors Rock Farm\, 2096 Jericho Road\, Flint Hill\, VA\, 22640 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Long_Branch_Tree_Planting_10.31.22_Clarke_County_credit_Hugh_Kenny_PEC-16-of-74.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20251013T193902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T193910Z UID:10001258-1760517000-1760544000@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Rappahannock River Symposium DESCRIPTION:This is an amazing opportunity to collaborate\, learn\, and connect with others who bring expertise in new research\, funding opportunities\, and a shared passion for promoting clean water and preserving our watershed. This event is open to a wide range of participants\, including local government staff and elected officials\, representatives from planning districts\, soil and water conservation districts\, land trusts\, state and federal agencies\, as well as students\, educators\, and community members interested in environmental stewardship. \n\n\n\nMore information → \n\n\n\n*PEC is a sponsor of this event URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/5th-annual-rappahannock-river-symposium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20251013T194851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T194858Z UID:10001259-1760641200-1760644800@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Impact of Data Center Boom on Virginia Communities DESCRIPTION:Impact of the Data Center Boom on Virginia Communities is the subject of a live presentation to be given at UUCSV at 7:00 pm on Thursday October 16 by Julie Bolthouse\, Director of Land Use for The Piedmont Environmental Council. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by WISE\, the Winchester-area Interfaith Stewards of the Earth\, and all interested persons are cordially invited to attend. \n\n\n\nLearn more → URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/impact-of-data-center-boom-on-virginia-communities/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of the Shenandoah Valley\, 6380 Valley Pike\, Stephens City\, VA 22655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250901T191031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T191418Z UID:10001244-1760720400-1760731200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Charlottesville Wild & Scenic Film Festival DESCRIPTION:The Living Earth School is hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival for the fourth year\, bringing this call to environmental activism event to Charlottesville. \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the wonder of nature and the connections it brings. The program this year features adventurous documentaries and short films on nature with the theme: Earth Care\, People Care. Come be a part of connecting with nature and community. \n\n\n\nAll proceeds from the event support The Living Earth School’s mission to connect all people to the earth and to build healthy relationships with nature\, self\, and community. \n\n\n\nTickets are $25\, $15 for students\, or $50 for a virtual viewing pass. Get your tickets today! URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/charlottesville-wild-scenic-film-festival/ LOCATION:Piedmont Virginia Community College – Dickenson Fine Arts and Performance Center\, 501 College Drive\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-3.01.09-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250926T210146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T210205Z UID:10001255-1760781600-1760803200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Salubria's Oktoberfest & History Faire DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Historic Germanna in partnership with Culpeper Tourism & Economic Development and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250). \n\n\n\nThis festive event at Historic Salubria in Culpeper County\, on Saturday\, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\, will transform the scenic grounds into a lively celebration of Virginia’s past and present. Enjoy historic reenactments and live demonstrations\, traditional crafts\, food trucks and beer garden\, regional period music and more! \n\n\n\nThis event launches Culpeper’s 250th History Week as part of the county’s 250th anniversary commemorations. \n\n\n\nPEC will have a table at the event – please stop by and see us! \n\n\n\nAdmission is free. Parking can be purchased in advance through the Historic Germanna website by clicking the button below. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/salubrias-oktoberfest-history-faire/ LOCATION:Historic Salubria\, 19173 Salubria Ln\, Stevensburg\, 22741 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Salubria-Octoberfest-2025-banner-1000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250818T152341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T160246Z UID:10001239-1760785200-1760889600@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of fall in Virginia at the Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park\, taking place on October 18 and 19\, 2025 in Paris\, VA. Take in the vibrant colors of the changing leaves and enjoy activities\, including hiking and wagon rides\, as well as live music\, fall treats and more. \n\n\n\nThe festival will run from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on both days\, so mark your calendars and plan to join in the festivities. PEC is a partner on this event and will have a table at the festival both days\, so please stop by and see us! \n\n\n\nThe event itself is free and no registration is required; however\, please note that standard parking or admission fees to enter Sky Meadows State Park still apply. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/fall-foliage-festival-at-sky-meadows-state-park/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Delaplane\, Virginia\, 20144\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/PMO-oct24-landscape-malvika-shrimali-03jpg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Meadows State Park":MAILTO:SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20251015T203759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T204947Z UID:10001263-1761071400-1761075000@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Fight to Stop Dominion's Attack on Small-Scale Solar DESCRIPTION:Dominion Energy is trying to pass a proposal that would severely limit a Virginia policy called net metering. \n\n\n\nWith net metering\, solar owners receive a monthly credit on their bill for energy their solar panels produce. The excess\, unused energy is sent to the grid. You share energy with your neighbors\,  and your utility rewards you with credit that can pay off future bills. Dominion wants to take that away. \n\n\n\nLearn the details of Dominion’s proposal\, as well as what you can do to stop it from passing in this webinar hosted by Solar United Neighbors. PEC’s Energy & Climate Policy Advisor\, Ashish Kapoor\, will speak about our involvement in the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) case about net metering as well as our recently commissioned report Value of Distributed Solar in Virginia: A Framework for Fair Net-Metering Compensation. \n\n\n\nTopics covered in this webinar: \n\n\n\n\nExamine Dominion’s proposal to weaken Net Metering (NEM)\n\n\n\nOutline NEM’s wide-ranging energy and social benefits\n\n\n\nSynthesize findings from a new PEC-commissioned Dunsky report that analyzes the value of solar in Virginia\n\n\n\nShare ways to join the fight to protect NEM\n\n\n\n\nSolar advocates recently defeated Appalachian Power Company’s attempt to cut net metering . Now\, it’s time to protect Virginians in Dominion territory. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this free webinar URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/webinar-the-fight-to-stop-dominions-attack-on-small-scale-solar/ LOCATION:This Event is Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20251013T195745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T161024Z UID:10001260-1761382800-1761397200@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:TEDxWarrenton: Unscripted Futures DESCRIPTION:PEC’s Senior Energy & Climate Policy Advisor Ashish Kapoor will be speaking at this year’s TEDx event. Topic: Real Change Begins in the Radical Middle. \n\n\n\nTEDxWarrenton is a self-sustaining\, volunteer-run\, group with a license from TED to independently organize a local TED event. TEDxWarrenton was established in 2021 for spreading new ideas and connecting a community within Fauquier County eager to grow their impact on the world. We welcome and champion those who want to challenge the status quo and drive change. TEDx is a platform that amplifies the ideas of change makers; a forum to foster new perspectives\, and a community committed to challenging its members to be better. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 TEDxWarrenton event will consist of themed sections for our speakers. TEDx is a showcase for speakers presenting great\, well-formed ideas. \n\n\n\nMore info and tickets → URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/tedx-warrenton-unscripted-futures/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250912T140912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T151103Z UID:10001248-1761384600-1761393600@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Tree Planting at Courts of St. Francis DESCRIPTION:Join The Piedmont Environmental Council for a Plantings for the Piedmont volunteer tree planting on Saturday\, October 25th\, at the Courts of St. Francis neighborhood in Purcellville\, VA.  Volunteers are needed for one morning shift.  Together\, we will plant approximately 75 native trees and shrubs in support of this residential community’s commitment to protect the Purcellville waterways that flow into the Potomac Watershed and ultimately to the Chesapeake Bay. \n\n\n\nLearn more and sign up → \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Ellie Young at eyoung@pecva.org. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/tree-planting-at-courts-of-st-francis/ LOCATION:Courts of St. Francis\, St. Francis Court\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Long_Branch_Tree_Planting_10.31.22_Clarke_County_credit_Hugh_Kenny_PEC-37-of-74.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250924T195405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T203222Z UID:10001253-1761390000-1761400800@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Community Farm Heirloom Corn Grinding Demonstration DESCRIPTION:Photo from Burwell Morgan Mill’s Facebook page.\n\n\n\nJoin PEC at the Burwell Morgan Mill in Clarke County as we grind our heirloom Hopi Blue Corn\, grown at PEC’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows\, into cornmeal and grits. \n\n\n\nPEC will have an information table at the mill during the grinding\, and visitors will be able to see this historic grist mill in action! \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Mill at https://www.clarkehistory.org/mill.html. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/community-farm-heirloom-corn-grinding/ LOCATION:Burwell Morgan Mill\, 15 Tannery Ln.\, Millwood\, Virginia\, 22646\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052540 CREATED:20250912T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T151514Z UID:10001249-1761642000-1761665400@www.pecva.org SUMMARY:Tree Planting at The EcoVillage of Loudoun County DESCRIPTION:Join The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock for a volunteer tree planting on Tuesday\, October 28th\, at The Ecovillage of Loudoun County in Lovettsville\, VA.  Volunteers are needed for two shifts\, morning and afternoon.  Together\, we will plant approximately 220 native trees and shrubs to enhance the “common land” stewarded by this rural community just a few miles from the Potomac River.  \n\n\n\nLearn more and sign up → \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Ellie Young at eyoung@pecva.org. URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/tree-planting-at-the-ecovillage-of-loudoun-county/ LOCATION:The EcoVillage of Loudoun County\, Hickory Shade Lane\, Lovettsville\, VA\, 20180 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pecva.org/wp-content/uploads/Long_Branch_Tree_Planting_10.31.22_Clarke_County_credit_Hugh_Kenny_PEC-7-of-74.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR