Who doesn't love a Kestrel??? Learn about American Kestrel behavior, current Kestrel research and how to help them thrive through a multi-agency effort to erect nest boxes and restore habitat. Join the Piedmont Environmental Council's Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative Assistant, Lauria McShane, and Shenandoah National Park's Ecologist, Alan Williams, for a zoom presentation on the […]
Are you a new landowner who doesn't know where to start in your conservation journey? Or, are you an experienced landowner looking to make changes that benefit wildlife? Join the Quail Forever Biologists from Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia for an evening webinar focused on the reason behind the decline of bobwhite populations, habitat requirements, and […]
Bringing Back Virginia’s Grassland Birds” is an in-person lecture presented by October Greenfield, co-coordinator of Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative and wildlife habitat restoration coordinator at Piedmont Environmental Council. Over 50 species of birds rely on grassland habitats here in Virginia. But the state of our grasslands is changing with increased pressure from development and changing […]
Join the Warren Heritage Society and Virginia Working Landscape’s Justin Proctor on March 13 for a Handmade Workshop on Nesting Boxes. This program will provide attendees with locally sourced materials to construct a nesting box for native birds, specifically Tree Swallows and Eastern Bluebirds. Justin will also be providing useful information and advice on caring […]
Join us learn about conservation efforts to provide nesting habitat for American Kestrels across the Virginia Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. October Greenfield, Wildlife Habitat Program Manager for The Piedmont Environmental Council and Co-coordinator of the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative, will present on American Kestrel ecology and conservation challenges, including how installing nest boxes can benefit […]
Join Quail Forever biologist Caty McVicker for an evening filled with Bobwhite Quail discussion, guest speakers, and locally brewed beer! All Beers & Bobs attendees may enjoy 10% off their food order. RSVP is required. You can register here: Pheasants Forever
Join the Piedmont Environmental Council for a free workshop to learn about opportunities for landowners and producers to better manage their land in Albemarle County. Are you interested in… Learning about different conservation practices that can benefit your landscape and production goals? Learning about financial assistance available to help cover the cost of those practices? […]
May 2025 is the 50th year of Batesville’s annual celebration of our vibrant community in the glorious foothills of the Blue Ridge – including the famous 10K race, the biggest little parade in the Commonwealth, yoga in the field, a cake walk, Maypole dancing, a plant exchange, bake sales, games and free books for the […]
Join PEC Wildlife Habitat Program Manager, October Greenfield, for a birding walk through the Roundabout Meadows pastures and meadows. Possible sightings may include eastern meadowlarks, field sparrows, indigo buntings, plus a variety of other grassland and shrubland species. The walk will cover approximately 1.3 miles through rolling pastures and across a small creek, so be […]
Join us to learn about conservation efforts to provide nesting habitat for American Kestrels across the Virginia Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. October Greenfield, Wildlife Habitat Program Manager for The Piedmont Environmental Council, will present on American Kestrel ecology and conservation challenges, followed by a field walk to learn about monitoring nest boxes. What to expect: […]
Join The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) for a spring nature walk at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook to learn about native plant identification, pollinators, songbirds and meadow management! About the Overlook The Piedmont Memorial Overlook sits adjacent to Sky Meadows State Park within a large block of privately and publicly protected land along the Blue Ridge […]
