http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,1,0,0,html Safeguarding the landscapes, communities and heritage of the Piedmont by involving citizens in related public policy and land conservation. http://www.pecva.org/anx/img/logo.gif http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,1,0,0,html Piedmont Environmental Council 60 en (Loudoun) Bundle up for an evening at Claude Moore Park! Enjoy an evening hayride through the park, roast marshmallows around the fire, visit the Frogshackle Nature Center, take a candlelight tour of the Lanesville house, and much more. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1723,-1,html (Loudoun) Board the old-fashioned trolley to see the lights of historic Purcellville during this second annual evening tour around town. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1722,-1,html (Loudoun) Buy Local this Holiday season at the Celebrate Loudoun! event. This event showcases locally grown farm products and hand-made gifts in Loudoun and is part of the First Friday event in Leesburg. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1721,-1,html (Loudoun) Spend the day in the historic village of Waterford at their annual Holiday event. Artwork and hand-made crafts from local weavers, artisans, bakers & woodworkers will be for sale. All proceeds benefit historic preservation in Waterford. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1720,-1,html (Fauquier) Attend the Archwood Green Barns "Christmas on the Farm" event to meet local farmers and shop for wreaths, trees, greenery & two barns of locally grown and hand-crafted products. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1719,-1,html (Fauquier) Enjoy the Holidays in the country and shop for local gifts at this special event at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane. Historic Mount Bleak house will be open with craft demonstrations, music, and local products for purchase. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1718,-1,html (Warrenton) This month's meeting will take place in Old Town Warrenton and feature guest speakers Trista Scheuerlein of the Farm to School Program and Andrew Grigsby of Commonwealth Sustainability Works. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1717,-1,html (Berryville) Attend the Annual Membership Meeting of the Clarke County Historical Association to see a special preview of "Voices of the Shenandoah" a new documentary film by George Ohrstrom, George Patterson & David Thaxton about the River. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1715,-1,html (Clarke) Photos will be on display from local Clarke County students who participated in the National Geographic Photo project to document student's views on the landscape and environment. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1713,-1,html (Fauquier) Visit the Mount Bleak House at Sky Meadows State Park for candlelight tours of the historic home. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1712,-1,html (Warrenton) Join The John Singleton Mosby Museum Foundation as they celebrate the restoration of Brentmoor: The Spillman Mosby House on Mosby's 175th Birthday. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1711,-1,html Articles include the Holiday Buy Fresh Buy Local Guide, Walmart at the Wilderness, Local Lunch Day in Rappahannock, and more. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,369,1710,-1,html (Albemarle) Join the Rivanna Trails Foundation for a morning of trail building on Saturday January 10th. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1709,-1,html (Fauquier) Join the Virginia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation as it celebrates the grand opening of the new office in Marshall. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1708,-1,html (Loudoun)Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy as they visit the Dulles Greenway Wetlands. On this trip you should be able to get a close up view of ducks, geese, and other birds that visit this area during the winter months. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1707,-1,html Save the Date for the VaULT Conference June 10-12 2009 at Wintergreen Resort. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,133,1697,-1,html (Charlottesville) Come see the stars in the winter night sky during these public nights at UVA's McCormick Observatory. The 2-hour event is free and includes at slide show and tour of the observatory. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1705,-1,html (Charlottesville) Come see Downtown Charlottesville illuminated for the Holidays during this night-time tour on the Holly Trolley. Pre-purchased tickets are required for this fun family event. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1704,-1,html (Charlottesville)Visit the historic home of James Monroe and venture into the nearby fields to select a locally grown pine or cedar natural Christmas tree. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1702,-1,html (Charlottesville) Take a tour of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello decorated for the Holidays! This evening tour will provide visitors with a rare opportunity to visit Monticello after dark and experience how holidays were celebrated during Jefferson's time. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,266,1701,-1,html