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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/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Culpeper County Library\, 271 Southgate Shopping Center\, Culpeper\, 22701\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Landowner Conservation Services Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come out and meet with professionals from a myriad of conservation organizations active in providing landowner conservation programs and services in the Culpeper District! This program is targeted to newer landowners of agricultural and forested land in Culpeper\, Madison\, Greene\, Orange and Rappahannock wishing to understand how the programs work! \n\n\n\nSpeakers include representatives from Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District\, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, VSU Small Farm Outreach Program\, Virginia Department of Forestry\, Virginia Outdoors Foundation\, The Piedmont Environmental Council\, Quail Forever\, Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes\, and more. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Stevie Ross at (540) 825-8591 or email StevieR@culpeperswcd.org.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Graves Mountain Lodge at 205 Graves Mountain Lane\, Old Blue Ridge Turnpike\, Syria\, VA 22743. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided. $20 per person. Limited to 75 attendees. Registration required. \n\n\n\nWebsite: http://www.culpeperswcd.org/event/new-landowner-workshop/?instance_id=1396
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/new-landowner-conservation-services-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
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SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Dinner & Virtual Auction
DESCRIPTION:PEC’s annual Farm-to-Table Dinner will take place at historic Spring Hill\, where Michela Gorham & Family will host us for cocktails\, a farm-to-table dinner\, and dancing to Gordon Sterling & The People — all with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook. \n\n\n\nSpring Hill was previously part of the Mellon Estate. The gardens at Spring Hill were designed by Perry Wheeler\, who\, along with Mrs. Mellon\, also contributed to the White House Rose Garden.  \n\n\n\nFor sponsorship opportunities\, please visit www.pecva.org/springhill. \n\n\n\nVirtual Auction\n\n\n\nThe online auction will be open for bidding from September 13–23\, 2024. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Montana Lanier Ruffner at mlanier@pecva.org.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-virtual-auction/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T093000
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SUMMARY:2024 Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bridging the Gaps: Conservation\, Connectivity\, and the Future of the Urban Rivanna River \n\n\n\nWe are bringing together river enthusiasts\, environmental stewards\, and community leaders to discuss the future of the Rivanna River. Join us at the Carver Recreation Center for exciting updates on local projects in the urban corridor\, a community panel on conservation and connectivity\, and networking opportunities. There will not be a remote or hybrid version and lunch is provided from Take It Away (sandwich\, chips\, cookies\, and drinks).  \n\n\n\nPEC’s Albemarle and Charlottesville Community Advocacy Manager\, Peter Krebs\, will sit on a panel to discuss wins and roadblocks to enhancing stewardship\, public health\, river access and connectivity in the urban Rivanna corridor alongside the Rivanna Conservation Alliance\, Virginia Department of Health\, Visitors Bureau\, Piedmont Environmental Council\, Parks & Rec\, and the Rivanna River Company. \n\n\n\nLet’s work together to protect and preserve this beautiful river for generations to come! \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by the Rivanna River Basin Commission. \n\n\n\nLearn about last year’s conference here: https://rivannariverbasin.org/meetings-events/ \n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/2024-rivanna-river-basin-commission-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Carver Recreation Center\, 233 4th Street Northwest\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T160000
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SUMMARY:September Mobility Alliance Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis meeting is in person at the Water Street Center with a Zoom option. \n\n\n\nMeeting Agenda and Working Notes Doc
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/september-mobility-alliance-meeting/
LOCATION:Water Street Center\, 407 E Water St\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902
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