Come to the Gilberts Corner Farmers Market Saturday, April 25 or May 16 and take home a free native tree, courtesy of the Piedmont Environmental Council! Free growing advice with every tree!
Plantings for the Piedmont
Native Tree Giveaway (and Volunteer Opportunity!) at Gilberts Corner Market
Come to the Gilberts Corner Farmers Market Saturday, April 25 or May 16 and take home a free native tree, courtesy of the Piedmont Environmental Council! Free growing advice with every tree!
15,000 Reasons to Celebrate: Plantings, Partnerships and Protecting Water
After compiling the data for 2025’s spring and fall plantings, I sat staring at my screen. Could that be right? Did we actually plant 15,000 trees last year?
Meet the Team: Conservation
At the heart of The Piedmont Environmental Council’s efforts to protect and restore the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont is our dedicated conservation team. You’ve likely met some of our conservation staff somewhere in your community (whether you knew it or not!), but few people know the tremendous work they do behind the scenes.
Photos + Event Recap: A Beautiful Day for the Bluebells
On Sunday, Margrete led participants, aged 5 to 90, on a short hike to the banks of Cedar Run to enjoy the stunning bluebells and learn about native plants, habitat restoration, and efforts that protect the cold, clean water of Cedar Run.
Pond Management: A Starter Kit for Healthy Pond Management
Got a pond? Or want one? Here’s a starter kit for how to manage a healthy aquatic ecosystem on your property.
Native Plants for Riparian Buffers – and Your Backyard
If you are looking to maximize the shelter provided to terrestrial wildlife, consider these species:
Invasive Species: Identification and Management
Whether you own a large lot with hundreds of acres or just a small suburban yard, there are steps you can take to reduce the presence of invasives on your property.
Riparian Buffer Planting Assistance Programs
PEC, in cooperation with our excellent partners, offers free planting services, including technical assistance, project design, materials and labor to qualifying landowners in the region, through three location-based programs.
Spring Tree Planting in Hume
Help plant native trees and shrubs to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Plantings for the Piedmont Program!