Piedmont Fox Hounds Conservation Fund

06/10/2026

What a day! Thank you to all participants in the PFHCF & OCHCF 5k Run/Walk for Conservation!

05/24/2026

05/10/2026

Wow — there is SO much information in this booklet.

Beautiful photography, bird calls, migration info, nesting habits, conservation research, regenerative farming practices, and practical ways Virginians can help protect grassland bird species all in one place.

If you enjoy birds, conservation, farming, wildlife, or simply learning more about Virginia’s landscapes, this is worth flipping through.

Thanks to Virginia Working Landscapes Piedmont Environmental Council American Farmland Trust and so many others who made this research possible! We hope you take a read 🌾🐦

https://www.vagrasslandbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bird-Book-Design-Digital-compressed.pdf

05/02/2026

05/01/2026

The Virginia Equine Alliance’s offer to purchase the Middleburg Training Center was not accepted, and the U.S. Army plans to move forward with its acquisition. Virginia horsemen warn this could jeopardize the state’s most important thoroughbred training facility and the local jobs it supports.  

Read the full statement and learn what’s at stake here: https://tinyurl.com/4fdpv34t

04/30/2026

🌳The PFH Conservation Fund and OCH Conservation Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Conservation is set for May 25, 2026 at Stoke in Middleburg!

👟It’s a chance to get outside, move at your own pace, and support the open land and countryside that define this community. Run it, walk it, or come out to cheer, every participant helps make an impact!

🔗Register here https://tinyurl.com/3xp3p334

04/28/2026

Our friends at Blue Ridge Hunt Conservation Foundation have a fantastic event coming up on May 29!

Please join us for a lovely afternoon at Apple Hill! Light refreshments following.

Register here! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/apple-hill-conservation-walk

04/23/2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to experience a riding safari?

Now’s your chance to learn more. Jean Perin and Safaris Unlimited invite the community to an informational meeting on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 5 pm at Buchanan Hall in Upperville.

A riding safari offers an intimate, exhilarating way to explore Kenya’s sweeping landscapes on steady, well‑loved horses under the guidance of Gordie Church. Riders may encounter impala, zebra, giraffe, and even lion resting in the shade—all beneath the vast African sky. It’s a journey defined by freedom, wonder, and the unmatched thrill of discovering the bush on horseback.

Questions? Contact Safaris Unlimited at [email protected] or click https://safarisunlimited.com

04/13/2026

Ride through history with The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association , PFHCF, and OCH Conservation Foundation !

🤩Friday, April 17, 2026
😍10 am
😎Save your spot: https://www.piedmontheritage.org/events

Experience Bull Run Mountain like never before on a guided trail ride featuring sweeping views, historic stops, and engaging storytelling from trained public historians.

We’ll wrap up the journey with a boxed lunch and a relaxing beer & wine reception.

Please note: Riders must provide their own horse and be confident riding across country, through streams, hills, and fields with livestock.

Exact address released the week of the event.