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The Art of Making & The Science Behind Bird Nesting Boxes

The Ivy Lodge 101 Chester Street, Front Royal, VA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

PVAS Monthly Program – American Kestrels: Nest Box Monitoring and Banding

Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education 213 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV, United States

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 […]

Beers & Bobs

Woodstock Brewhouse 123 E Court St, Woodstock, VA, United States

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

Northern Albemarle Conservation Speed Dating Workshop

Montfair Resort Farm 2500 Bezaleel Dr, Crozet, VA, United States

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? […]

Batesville Day

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 […]

Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows

Mt. Zion Historic Park 40309 Little River Turnpike, Aldie, VA, United States

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 […]

Spring Nature Walk at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook

The Piedmont Memorial Overlook Paris, VA 20130

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 […]

Purple Martin Field Day

This Field Day will be held at the farm of Mrs. Merle Wood and her son, Mr. Lance Wood. Establishing and maintaining a healthy Purple Martin colony can be difficult; see the most effective techniques and equipment available for successful martin attraction and management, and learn how to increase the size of an existing colony. […]

American Kestrel Ecology

Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA, United States

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: […]

$12

Grassland Bird Walk at Wisper Hill Farm

Join the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Piedmont Virginia Bird Club for a grassland bird walk Sunday, June 15 at Whisper Hill Farm in Scottsville, Va. We'll give a short introduction of the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative before heading out to bird watch and walk. What the walk will be like: We'll be walking in […]

Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows

Join PEC Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator, 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 […]

  • Justin Proctor, VGBI Coordinator
    Smithsonian's Virginia Working Landscapes
    ProctorCJ@si.edu
    (607) 229-6255

    October Greenfield, VGBI Co-Coordinator
    The Piedmont Environmental Council
    OGreenfield@pecva.org
    (540) 347-2334 ext. 7051

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