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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run
DESCRIPTION:“Bluebells in Morning Light” by Rod Erickson\n\n\n\nJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for a walk along the banks of Cedar Run. \n\n\n\nEach spring\, a spectacular display of thousands of bluebells appear on the banks of Cedar Run at Bonny Brook Farm. To celebrate this rite of spring\, Margrete Stevens and PEC staff\, together with representatives from several partner organizations\, will highlight the restoration work the Stevens have undertaken at Bonny Brook Farm to enhance wildlife habitat. \n\n\n\nThis family-friendly event is free and open to the public but space is limited. Registration is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor clothing and boots are recommended. Please\, no pets. Note: The round trip walk to Cedar Run will be approximately one mile in length through fields. The leisurely walk will begin promptly after opening remarks. The event will take place rain or shine! \n\n\n\nTax deductible donations are welcome and will support the Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for continued land and water conservation efforts in Fauquier County. If you are interested in preserving the landscape that we enjoy today\, please consider a tax deductible contribution to the Fund when you register for this event. \n\n\n\nThe event is hosted by Margrete Stevens. A big thanks to staff from The Clifton Institute\, Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes and the Fauquier Education Farm for also partnering with us on this year’s event. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Montana Lanier Ruffner at mlanier@pecva.org or 540-677-0813. \n\n\n\nConservation at Bonny Brook Farm\n\n\n\nBronny Brook Farm’s ~200 acres are protected under a conservation easement held by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Among other sustainable land management and restoration projects\, the farm participated in PEC’s Plantings for the Piedmont program in 2022. Volunteers helped plant 55 native trees and shrubs along a perennial stream\, including willow oak\, shumard oak\, pin oak\, swamp chestnut oak\, gray and silky dogwoods\, elderberry\, and serviceberry. Learn more. → \n\n\n\nPEC’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund\n\n\n\nPEC’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund has been successful in assisting with the protection of more than 12\,000 acres of privately-owned land in the Cedar Run watershed. It was established in 2003. The Fund is named in honor of Julian Scheer of Elmwood who\, with his wife Sue\, led many important conservation efforts in Fauquier County for four decades. Their work is today carried forward by Rick and Hilary Gerhardt\, Julian and Sue’s son-in-law and daughter. \n\n\n\nThe Fauquier Fund provides valuable outreach\, education\, and financial resources for landowners to explore land conservation options as well as ways to improve sound environmental stewardship of land and waterways. Such efforts may take the form of estate planning and the donation of conservation easements; land management supported by the Fund may include the planting of native trees and the protection of streams and ponds. \n\n\n\nIn recognizing that working farms form an important and traditional part of the way of life in Fauquier county\, the Fund collaborates with farmers and Fauquier County staff under the recently enhanced Purchase of Development Rights program to ensure that farms may be protected from future development through conservation easements. The Fund’s work in this area is especially geared towards assisting with initial expenses in the form of valuation and attorney’s fees. \n\n\n\nProtected by a Virginia Outdoors Foundation conservation easement in 2010\, Bonny Brook Farm is part of a 2\,500-acre cluster of permanently protected\, productive farms. Across Fauquier County\, almost 112\,500 acres of land are now conserved.  \n\n\n\nUnder PEC auspices\, and with PEC staff assistance\, the Fauquier Fund hosts a number of community activities throughout the year\, including not only the Bluebell Walk but also conservation workshops and fundraising events. \n\n\n\nDonations make the Fund’s conservation work possible. If you are interested in preserving the landscape that we enjoy today\, please consider a tax deductible contribution to the Fund when you register for this event.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/2026-bluebell-walk/
LOCATION:Bonny Brook Farm\, 8446 Old Dumfries Road\, Catlett\, Virginia\, 20119\, United States
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Bluebell Walk: In Tribute to Mike Stevens
DESCRIPTION:Join The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for the 22nd Annual Bluebell Walk in Catlett\, Virginia. This year’s event will be in tribute to Mike Stevens. \n\n\n\nEach year in April\, a spectacular display of thousands of bluebells appear on the banks of Cedar Run at Bonny Brook Farm. To celebrate this rite of spring\, Piedmont Environmental Council staff\, together with representatives from several partner organizations will be participating to talk about the restoration work that has taken place at Bonny Brook Farm to enhance wildlife habitat. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public but space is limited. Registration is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor clothing and boots are recommended. Please\, no pets. Note: the round trip walk to Cedar Run will be approximately one mile in length through fields. The event will take place rain or shine! \n\n\n\nDonations are welcome for the Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for continued land and water conservation efforts in Fauquier County. \n\n\n\nThe event is hosted by Margrete Stevens. \n\n\n\nMike Stevens\n\n\n\nMike Stevens worked as a development economist for close to 50 years. Born in England\, Mike lived in several parts of Africa and the Far East before joining the World Bank in Washington\, D.C. in 1985. \n\n\n\nMike and his wife\, Margrete\, bought Bonny Brook Farm in 1992. In addition to conserving the land in a permanent conservation easement\, land management has included the planing of 155 native trees along Cedar Run; the extraction of miles of old barbed wire nestled in the cedar tree lines; the establishment of a wildflower meadow; and the beginning of a battle against invasive plants\, including callery pears; multiflora rose\, and honeysuckle. \n\n\n\nThese efforts have been possible thanks to help from PEC; the Clifton Institute; and PRISM. The restoration of Bonny Brook became Mike’s passion and his work lives on in our continued enjoyment of the land. Mike died in February\, of ALS\, at home on his farm. \n\n\n\nPEC’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund\n\n\n\nPEC’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund has been successful in assisting with the protection of more than 12\,000 acres of privately-owned land in the Cedar Run watershed. It was established in 2003. The Fund is named in honor of Julian Scheer of Elmwood who\, with his wife Sue\, led many important conservation efforts in Fauquier County for four decades. Their work is today carried forward by Rick and Hilary Gerhardt\, Julian and Sue’s son-in-law and daughter. \n\n\n\nThe Fauquier Fund provides valuable outreach\, education\, and financial resources for landowners to explore land conservation options as well as ways to improve sound environmental stewardship of land and waterways. Such efforts may take the form of estate planning and the donation of conservation easements; land management supported by the Fund may include the planting of native trees and the protection of streams and ponds. \n\n\n\nIn recognizing that working farms form an important and traditional part of the way of life in Fauquier county\, the Fund collaborates with farmers and Fauquier County staff under the recently enhanced Purchase of Development Rights program to ensure that farms may be protected from future development through conservation easements. The Fund’s work in this area is especially geared towards assisting with initial expenses in the form of valuation and attorney’s fees. \n\n\n\nBonny Brook Farm’s almost 200 acres were placed in a Virginia Outdoors Foundation conservation easement in 2010. Together with neighboring Elmwood\, some 650 acres are protected. Several other nearby large working farms have been placed in Fauquier County conservation easements totaling more than 2\,500 acres\, and are now permanently protected for productive farming. Hay is cut on both Bonny Brook and Elmwood by neighboring farmers in support of their milking operations. \n\n\n\nUnder PEC auspices\, and with PEC staff assistance\, the Fauquier Fund hosts a number of community activities throughout the year\, including not only the Bluebell Walk but also conservation workshops and fundraising events. \n\n\n\nDonations make the Fund’s conservation work possible. If you are interested in preserving the landscape that we enjoy today\, please consider a contribution to the Fund when you register for this event. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Montana Lanier Ruffner at mlanier@pecva.org or 703-459-3358.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/22nd-annual-bluebell-walk-in-tribute-to-mike-stevens/
LOCATION:Bonny Brook Farm\, 8446 Old Dumfries Road\, Catlett\, Virginia\, 20119\, United States
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run
DESCRIPTION:Join The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for the 21st Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run. \n\n\n\nBluebells on Cedar Run. Credit Hugh Kenny/PEC\n\n\n\nThis family-friendly event is a delightful chance to walk amongst a beautiful streamside field of Virginia’s iconic and ephemeral bluebells on a private conserved property. Along the walk\, hear from experts covering a wide range of topics including beavers\, native meadow and riparian habitat restoration for birds\, butterflies\, and other critters\, invasive species removal and more! \n\n\n\nPlease note\, round trip the walk will be approximately one mile in length through fields. Please remember to wear sturdy shoes that are able to get dirty and bring your tall boots or waders — a special treat awaits those brave enough to wade across Cedar Run! \n\n\n\nNo dogs are allowed on this private property. There is no charge for this event. Donations are welcome for the Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for continued land and water conservation efforts in Fauquier County. \n\n\n\nThe event is hosted by Mike and Margrete Stevens at Bonny Brook Farm in Catlett\, Virginia. \n\n\n\nRain or Shine! \n\n\n\nRegistration is not required. You can join the festivities as a walk up! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21st-annual-bluebell-walk-on-cedar-run-tickets-810706042597 \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: We will be sharing the pasture not only with wildflowers but with wildlife and insects\, so please be respectful. As with all outdoor activities\, appropriate clothing and footwear are strongly advised.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/21st-annual-bluebell-walk-on-cedar-run/
LOCATION:Bonny Brook Farm\, 8446 Old Dumfries Road\, Catlett\, Virginia\, 20119\, United States
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Bluebell Walk: Benefits of Beavers\, Birds & Native Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Mike Stevens.\n\n\n\nJoin The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for the 20th Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run at Bonny Brook Farm in Catlett\, VA. \n\n\n\nThis family-friendly event is a delightful chance to walk amongst a beautiful streamside field of Virginia’s iconic and ephemeral bluebells on a private conserved property. Along the walk\, hear from experts covering a wide range of topics including beavers\, native meadow and riparian habitat restoration for birds\, butterflies\, and other critters\, invasive species removal and more! \n\n\n\n\nRegister →\n\n\n\n\nPlease note\, round trip the walk will be approximately one mile in length through fields. Please remember to wear sturdy shoes that are able to get dirty and bring your tall boots or waders — a special treat awaits those brave enough to wade across Cedar Run! \n\n\n\nCredit Matthew Hutchinson.\n\n\n\nNo dogs are allowed on this private property. There is no charge for this event. Donations are welcome for the Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for continued land and water conservation efforts in Fauquier County. \n\n\n\nThe event is hosted by Mike and Margrete Stevens at Bonny Brook Farm in Catlett\, Virginia. \n\n\n\nRain or Shine! \n\n\n\nRegistration is not required but will help us to ensure adequate parking! Sign up on Eventbrite >> \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: We will be sharing the pasture not only with wildflowers but with wildlife and insects\, so please be respectful. As with all outdoor activities\, appropriate clothing and footwear are strongly advised. \n\n\n\nHeadline photo by Mike Stevens.
URL:https://www.pecva.org/event/20th-annual-bluebell-walk-benefits-of-beavers-birds-native-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Bonny Brook Farm\, 8446 Old Dumfries Road\, Catlett\, Virginia\, 20119\, United States
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