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SUMMARY:PEC 2024 Annual Meeting: Inspiring Conservation with Dr. Travis Belote
DESCRIPTION:Come join PEC for our 2024 Annual Meeting at the iconic CODE Building in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall. \n\n\n\nThe day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a brief welcome and reflection on PEC’s past\, present\, and future\, followed by a keynote address from Dr. Travis Belote\, Senior Science Director at The Wilderness Society\, whose remarks will focus on large landscape conservation and the important role the Virginia Piedmont plays in the region’s biodiversity and connectivity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAhead of noon\, we will break for a community lunch and fellowship with our keynote speaker\, workshop leaders\, and PEC staff and members. After lunch\, we hope you’ll join PEC staff for an informative workshop covering one of three unique topics. The event will conclude at 2:30 p.m. following an optional social mixer in the CODE Building courtyard! \n\n\n\nLearn more and get your tickets: pecva.org/annualmeeting. Thanks to our generous sponsor Brown Advisory.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/pec-2024-annual-meeting-inspiring-conservation-with-dr-travis-belote/
LOCATION:CODE Building\, 225 W Water Street\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join PEC\, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for one of two workshops on the invasive wavyleaf basketgrass. \n\n\n\n10 a.m.\, Saturday\, June 1: https://www.meetup.com/patcvolunteerevents/events/300868611/ \n\n\n\n10 a.m.\, Saturday\, June 8: https://www.meetup.com/patcvolunteerevents/events/300868579/ \n\n\n\nThis species is a recent addition to North America and a serious threat to the ecology of our Eastern deciduous forests. The Appalachian Trail corridor in Northern Virginia and Maryland is a major battlefront in stopping its spread. \n\n\n\nWavyleaf basketgrass\n\n\n\nParticipants will be trained on wavyleaf biology\, ecology and identification. In addition\, we’ll introduce our PATC ArcGIS mapping app “Field Maps”. Participants will be given information on the new mapping app prior to the workshop so that they can load it onto their phone. \n\n\n\nThe “classroom” segment of the workshop will be at Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln.\, Delaplane\, VA in the carriage barn. The field session will be nearby on National Park Service or PEC-easement land. \n\n\n\nCome prepared to go off-trail through the forest. Wear boots\, and appropriate clothing\, and bring water and a packed lunch. All participants will be asked to adopt a section of land or trail to monitor for wavyleaf this summer for a minimum of three days. For more information\, please contact Rob Lamar at Natural_Resource@patc.net.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/wavyleaf-basketgrass-id-and-mapping-workshop/2024-06-01/
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Delaplane\, Virginia\, 20144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virginia Black Bear Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Black Bear Festival is a Community Event Celebrating the Virginia Black Bear\, nature\, the Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail. \n\n\n\n​The event is held on the first Saturday of June\, National Black Bear Day\, in beautiful downtown Stanardsville\, VA.  \n\n\n\nThe festival is a one-day event that includes live entertainment\, fun interactive activities\, delicious food\, and more! \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.vablackbearfestival.com/
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/virginia-black-bear-festival/
LOCATION:Main St.\, Main Street\, Stanardsville\, Virginia\, 22973\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T051654
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SUMMARY:Sir Peter Crane at Fauquier Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Sir Peter Crane\, President of Oak Spring Garden Foundation\, will be the featured speaker at Sundays at Two\, a program sponsored by Fauquier Public Library. \n\n\n\nSir Peter Crane is a specialist in the diversity of plant life\, including its fossil history\, evolution and conservation. Lou Emerson\, moderator\, is a retired journalist and editor. \n\n\n\nThis event is free; no registration is required. \n\n\n\nLocation: John Barton Payne Bldg\, Warrenton
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/sir-peter-crane-at-fauquier-public-library/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T160000
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SUMMARY:Solarize Virginia Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Solarize Virginia 2024 runs from April 1 through June 30! Join us for an informative lunchtime webinar on 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/tJwsc-qupjIuHNWcsdRdeUmIOdDia-uGkGmv#/registration
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/solarize-virginia-webinar-series-3/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000
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SUMMARY:Wavyleaf Basketgrass ID and Mapping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join PEC\, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for one of two workshops on the invasive wavyleaf basketgrass. \n\n\n\n10 a.m.\, Saturday\, June 1: https://www.meetup.com/patcvolunteerevents/events/300868611/ \n\n\n\n10 a.m.\, Saturday\, June 8: https://www.meetup.com/patcvolunteerevents/events/300868579/ \n\n\n\nThis species is a recent addition to North America and a serious threat to the ecology of our Eastern deciduous forests. The Appalachian Trail corridor in Northern Virginia and Maryland is a major battlefront in stopping its spread. \n\n\n\nWavyleaf basketgrass\n\n\n\nParticipants will be trained on wavyleaf biology\, ecology and identification. In addition\, we’ll introduce our PATC ArcGIS mapping app “Field Maps”. Participants will be given information on the new mapping app prior to the workshop so that they can load it onto their phone. \n\n\n\nThe “classroom” segment of the workshop will be at Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln.\, Delaplane\, VA in the carriage barn. The field session will be nearby on National Park Service or PEC-easement land. \n\n\n\nCome prepared to go off-trail through the forest. Wear boots\, and appropriate clothing\, and bring water and a packed lunch. All participants will be asked to adopt a section of land or trail to monitor for wavyleaf this summer for a minimum of three days. For more information\, please contact Rob Lamar at Natural_Resource@patc.net.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/wavyleaf-basketgrass-id-and-mapping-workshop/2024-06-08/
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Delaplane\, Virginia\, 20144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T051654
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting on Transmission Lines
DESCRIPTION:Join Lansdowne Conservancy\, the Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance and The Piedmont Environmental Council for a community meeting on transmission line proliferation in Loudoun resulting from the data center explosion. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJoin Lansdowne Conservancy\, the Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance and PEC for a community meeting on transmission line proliferation in Loudoun resulting from the data center explosion. \n\n\n\nNew transmission lines will affect local businesses\, historic\, scenic\, and cultural resources\, the environment\, agricultural communities\, and all residents’ quality of life in the rush to meet the power needs of new and existing data centers in Loudoun County. \n\n\n\nAttendees will leave with a better understanding of why Loudoun County and surrounding areas are being targeted for data center development and new transmission infrastructure\, potential impacts to residents\, and the role of various government entities in transmission planning\, including the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) and the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Agency (FERC). Join us for informative presentations and find out ways you can become involved! \n\n\n\nTransmission line in Loudoun County. Credit Hugh Kenny/PEC\n\n\n\nTopics Covered\n\n\n\n\nDominion Energy’s Aspen to Golden Project (proposed 500/230 kV transmission line route through Ashburn\, VA)\n\n\n\nPJM Interconnection/NextEra Energy’s western Loudoun line (proposed 500 kV lines that would cross Loudoun from the West Virginia border to the Aspen substation south of Leesburg)\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed Mid-Atlantic National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) designation\, which would have the power to supersede the State Corporation Commission (SCC)\n\n\n\nData center development in Loudoun County\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend\n\n\n\nThis is a free event. Registration is requested but not required so we know how many to expect. The event will be held at Heritage High School in Leesburg\, VA. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nMaps\n\n\n\nThese maps show the proposed PJM transmission lines (view interactive map)\, existing and proposed data centers (view interactive map)\, and the federally proposed Mid-Atlantic National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/community-meeting-on-transmission-lines/
LOCATION:Heritage High School\, 520 Evergreen Mills Rd SE\, Leesburg\, Virginia\, 20175
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T200000
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SUMMARY:Free Conservation Lecture Series at the Culpeper County Library
DESCRIPTION:Join local environmental nonprofits The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for a free lecture at the Culpeper County Library (Meeting Room\, 271 Southgate Shopping Center\, Culpeper\, VA 22701). \n\n\n\nPlease register by Culpeper County Library at 540-825-8691 or email infodesk@cclva.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 9 – Data Centers in Virginia \n\n\n\nJoin Sarah Parmelee of The Piedmont Environmental Council to learn about data centers\, what they are and what they mean for Culpeper and Virginia. The Commonwealth is already home to the largest and fastest-growing data center market in the world. However\, a glut of new data centers are either under construction or approved all over Virginia\, including Culpeper. This unchecked growth carries an insatiable demand for massive energy upgrades\, extensive acreage\, and tremendous water intake\, jeopardizing the state’s efforts to meet its climate goals\, improve air and water quality\, advance land conservation\, and protect national and state parks. \n\n\n\nJune 13 – Expanding River Access\n\n\n\nJoin Michael Shaw\, River Steward at Friends of the Rappahannock\, to learn about ongoing efforts to expand river access in our communities and how you can explore your local waterways. \n\n\n\nJuly 11 – Solar for Your Home\n\n\n\nJoin Ashish Kapoor\, The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Senior Energy & Climate Advisor\, to learn about rooftop solar options for homeowners looking to save money\, reduce their carbon footprint and gain energy independence.  \n\n\n\nAugust 8 – Bringing Back Grassland Birds\n\n\n\n(this event was canceled due to weather) Join October Greenfield\, The Piedmont Environmental Council’s in-house ornithologist and habitat specialist\, to learn about local efforts by the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative to restore grassland habitat for the benefit of birds and farms across the Virginia Piedmont\, Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley. \n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – Conserving Forests for Climate\n\n\n\nJoin Bryan Hofmann\, Deputy Director at Friends of the Rappahannock for an informational talk about Rappahannock Carbon. This new program aims to help landowners in the Rappahannock River Region protect and enhance their forests\, working landscapes and urban tree canopy through carbon market resources and other conservation programs.  \n\n\n\nOctober 10 – Tree Planting Programs\n\n\n\nJoin Sarah Dishman\, Urban and Community Forestry Specialist\, to learn how Friends of the Rappahannock supports landowners interested in planting trees on their property. Gain information on choosing the right tree for your property incentive programs available within the community.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/free-conservation-lecture-series-at-the-culpeper-county-library/2024-06-13/
LOCATION:Culpeper County Library\, 271 Southgate Shopping Center\, Culpeper\, 22701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Montpelier
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating African American History Across Generations\n\n\n\nEvents during the day 9 AM-4 PM: More info on the Montpelier website \n\n\n\n9 AM-10 AM Family Oral History Workshop – FREE – Advance Registration Required \n\n\n\n10:15 AM-10:45 AM Juneteenth Flag raising \n\n\n\n11 AM-12 PM Black Baseball League Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n11 AM-1:30 PM Black History Simultaneous Video Presentations – Grand Salon \n\n\n\n11 AM Enslaved Community Tour – Begins at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center. \n\n\n\n12:30 PM-1:30PM Music by Ivan Orr & Friends \n\n\n\n12:30 PM Enslaved Community Tour – Begins at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center. \n\n\n\n1:45 PM-2:25 PM Orange County High School African American Club – “Music through the Decades” \n\n\n\n2 PM Enslaved Community Tour – Begins at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center. \n\n\n\n3 PM Black Equestrian History Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n4 PM Libation Ceremony and Guided tour of the Montpelier Burial Ground of the Enslaved with Dr. Matt Reeves. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Matthew Reeves and MDC Treasurer Rashida Kirton for an archaeology tour of the Montpelier Burial Ground. Dr. Reeves will discuss the history of the burial ground\, surveys we have conducted\, and the excavations we are conducting this season to define the extent of the burials and ensure their protection.We will begin the tour with a libation ceremony with MDC Treasurer Rashida Kirton.\n\n\n\n\nOngoing–Vendors\, food trucks\, tours\, and children’s activities held throughout the day.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-at-montpelier-2/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T093000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance Summer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and partners of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance on June 20 at Sweet Run State Park! We will learn about Virginia’s newest state park from Park Manager Keven Bowman and share partner news from around the Ridge. Refreshments will be provided. Weather permitting\, everyone is invited to stay for a walk and stay for a BYO picnic lunch. \n\n\n\nCoffee/tea and a few morning noshes and nibbles will be available at 9 a.m. \n\n\n\nRegister for this free event at: https://blueridgeconservation.org/event/summer-2024-gathering/ \n\n\n\nContact dlillard@thedownstreamproject.org with questions.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/blue-ridge-conservation-alliance-summer-gathering/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T051654
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SUMMARY:Annual Purple Martin Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative at a bird-focused field day. This field day will be held at the farm of Mrs. Merle Wood and her son\, Mr. Lance Wood in Louisa County. Come learn about purple martins\, a native songbird that relies almost exclusively on human-supplied housing\, and how to attract and manage a colony of your own. The Wood farm hosts a large colony of more than 70 pairs of martins! \n\n\n\nLearn more: http://www.purplemartinfieldday.org/index.html \n\n\n\nBring your lunch to eat while you listen to presentations\, enjoying watching dozens of Purple Martins soaring and feeding their nestlings! After the main program\, you can buy gourds/seeds\, and learn to grow gourds and modify them to create safe\, long‑lasting Purple Martin homes. You will receive free literature on martin attraction and management\, and catalogs for high‑quality martin equipment! Come and join the fun! \n\n\n\nThis event is free (donations are appreciated). For more information\, please call Kathy at (434) 222-1831 (leave voicemail). \n\n\n\nEvent directions: http://www.purplemartinfieldday.org/directions.html
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/annual-purple-martin-field-day/
LOCATION:Virginia
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