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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
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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
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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
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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/
LOCATION:Virginia
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
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CREATED:20250901T191031Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
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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/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T093000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T153000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T110000
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CREATED:20250923T183247Z
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SUMMARY:Corpse Botany Walk at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit Brooke McDonough\, Virginia Working Landscapes.\n\n\n\nJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC)\, Virginia Native Plant Society Piedmont Chapter President Dr. Emily Southgate\, and Sustainability Matters for a corpse botany walk at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook to learn about native plant identification after meadow species have gone to seed! \n\n\n\nNature themed costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-day event. You will also be able to go home with a bag of seeds to plant in your own garden! \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Space is limited. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \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\, but fun\, nature-themed costumes are highly encouraged! 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\n*Unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate pets at this event. \n\n\n\nDirections: We will email directions to registrants. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit Brooke McDonough\, Virginia Working Landscapes. \n\n\n\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.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/corpse-botany-walk-at-the-piedmont-memorial-overlook/
LOCATION:Virginia
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