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SUMMARY:"These Are Not Your Grandpa's Quail": Modern Bobwhite Quail Habitat Management
DESCRIPTION:Bob-WHITE! Bob-WHITE! \n\n\n\nOn July 19\, we will talk about a bird whose call is a beloved sound for many of us. The northern bobwhite aka bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) is the only quail native to eastern North America. We hear its call much less often now because of a steep decline in the bobwhite quail population\, mostly due to habitat loss. \n\n\n\nMarc Puckett (Small Game Projects Leader and Private Lands Biologist Manager for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources) will discuss the bobwhite quail and how to manage its habitat in multiple scenarios so that these birds can thrive. \n\n\n\nThe audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. You can submit your questions beforehand (during registration) for Marc\, or ask them live. \n\n\n\nThere will be a quick update on PRISM activities at the beginning of the meeting. \n\n\n\nBlue Ridge PRISM’s Summer Meeting is a free\, online event. Those who register will receive a copy of the recording. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us! \n\n\n\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/640679949977
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/these-are-not-your-grandpas-quail-modern-bobwhite-quail-habitat-management/
LOCATION:Virginia
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SUMMARY:Solarize Virginia Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Local Energy Alliance Program for one of our informational webinars! We will walk you through how solar works\, what you can expect when you sign up for Solarize\, and more. Plus\, we’ll have a Q&A with our program installers to answer all of your questions. \n\n\n\nUpcoming webinars:Solarize Virginia Lunchtime WebinarWednesday\, July 19\, 202312:30pm -1:30pmSolarize Virginia After Work WebinarTuesday\, August 1\, 20236:00pm – 7:00pm \n\n\n\nSolarize Virginia Afternoon WebinarThursday\, August 17\, 20233:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nSign up: https://solarizeva.org/events/ \n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be a Solarize Virginia partner. Learn more about the Solarize Piedmont program at pecva.org/solarize.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/solarize-virginia-webinar/2023-07-19/
LOCATION:Virginia
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SUMMARY:Sources of Conservation Funding (free workshop and social)
DESCRIPTION:Cattle using stream crossing courtesy John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District; Tractor by Bruce Jones; Fauquier farmland aerial by Will Parsons\, Chesapeake Bay Program.\n\n\n\nJoin John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Fauquier County’s Conservation Easement Program\, and The Piedmont Environmental Council for a workshop to explore tools and sources of funding for conservation easements and land management. \n\n\n\nThe event is informal and designed for neighbors to learn from each other’s experiences and engage with the presenters. Landowners will share their experience working with the various programs to protect their farms with a conservation easement – and the finances involved in the transaction – and implementation of agricultural cost-share practices to improve soil health and water quality. Participants will have ample time to engage with organizations and leave with potential next steps for their properties. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. While this event is in Fauquier County\, much of the information is relevant to other geographies and all are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is requested but not required. \n\n\n\n\nRegister →\n\n\n\n\nHeavy appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Attendees are welcome to purchase other beverages from our hosts Powers Farm & Brewery\, and a food truck will be present! They’ll be open until 8 p.m. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n6 p.m.: Check-in\n\n\n\n6:15 – 7:30 p.m.: Presentations\n\n\n\n\nCo-presenters\n\n\n\nJohn Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District – Agricultural cost-share programs to improve soil health and water quality\, including livestock exclusion fencing\, alternative watering systems\, riparian buffer plantings\, nutrient management projects\, and more. \n\n\n\nSoil & Water Conservation Districts provide technical assistance and financial incentives to assist with the installation of approved conservation practices. Cost-share can range from 75% up to 100% of allowable costs for some practices. \n\n\n\nNatural Resources Conservation Service – Agricultural\, wildlife\, and pollinator conservation programs that help people help the land by providing assistance to develop a farm plan\, technical assistance in design and installation of conservation practices\, and financial assistance to turn the plan into action. \n\n\n\nThe Piedmont Environmental Council – Introduction to conservation easements. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization designed to protect the scenic open space\, wildlife habitat and/or forest and agricultural resources on private property. A donation of a conservation easement may provide for federal income tax deduction\, Virginia state income tax credit\, estate tax reduction\, and reduced real estate taxes. \n\n\n\nPEC will highlight our Planting for the Piedmont Program\, which provides free trees and shrubs along riparian areas (waterways including rivers\, streams\, and wetlands)\, technical assistance\, and labor for improved water quality. \n\n\n\nFauquier County Department of Agricultural Development – Fauquier County’s Purchase of Development Rights Program is a voluntary program that pays landowners to protect the farmland and natural resource assets of their property. This program allows landowners to enter into agreements to sell the development potential of qualifying property to the County while maintaining the right to continue to own and use the property. The purpose of the PDR Program is to protect farmland and retain the agricultural industry’s critical mass\, in particular\, farm parcels that are economically viable operations. \n\n\n\nLandowner testimonials\, question & answer session\, socialize with neighbors and presenters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible by the generous co-presenters and The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund. \n\n\n\nPEC’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund was established in 2003 to protect land with important natural\, historic\, scenic and agricultural resources in Fauquier County. The Fund provides direct funding for environmental stewardship on working farmland\, technical support for easement donations\, and educational workshops on conservation and management options. Learn more about the Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund and donate here. \n\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, please reach out to Maggi Blomstrom\, mblomstrom@pecva.org\, 540-347-2334 ext. 7067. \n\n\n\nPhoto credits: Cattle using stream crossing courtesy John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District; Tractor by Bruce Jones; Fauquier farmland aerial by Will Parsons\, Chesapeake Bay Program.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/land-conservation-management-workshop-and-social-2/
LOCATION:Powers Farm and Brewery\, 9269 Redemption Way\, Midland\, Virginia\, 22728\, United States
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SUMMARY:Land Conservation 101 & Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Rivanna Master Naturalists’ continuing education lecture series\, PEC staff will share information about local land conservation efforts and land management for grassland birds. The educational event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nLocation: Ivy Creek Natural Area1780 Earlysville RoadCharlottesville\, VA 22903
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/land-conservation-101-virginia-grassland-bird-initiative/
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SUMMARY:Land Conservation Efforts in Clarke County
DESCRIPTION:This talk will focus on the work of the Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority since 2002 and general land conservation ethics. Led by Allison Teetor\, recently retired Clarke County Natural Resource Planner. \n\n\n\nMeet in the library. \n\n\n\nRegistration required: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8aul7aPsa62WTNbzE0Yr38 \n\n\n\nOne FOSA Member/UVA Alumni $10; One Non Member $15 \n\n\n\nFOSA Family/UVA Alumni $20; Non-Member Family $35 \n\n\n\nLocation: Blandy Experimental Farm400 Blandy Farm LaneBoyce\, VA 22620
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/land-conservation-efforts-in-clarke-county/
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