Mission
PWCA works to establish equitable, sustainable communities, promote environmental stewardship, and create opportunities for residents to engage in decisions that affect the quality of their lives and the future of their communities.  We invite you to join us today!

What We Do

PWCA works to establish desirable, equitable, sustainable communities, promote environmental stewardship, and create opportunities for residents to engage in decisions that affect the quality of their lives and the future of their communities.

We identify and pursue conservation opportunities, working with local communities, regional organizations, and agencies to protect important natural areas.

Our stewardship programs create opportunities for individuals to learn more about wildlife and engage in positive activities that improve the quality of local natural areas and communities. All our projects are open for member participation. We invite you to join us!

• Successfully promoted Virginia Scenic Byways, adding nearly 40 miles of new roads to the state program.
• Wildlife Garden at Merrimac Farm
• Annual Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm
• Bluebird Trails at Merrimac Farm and Chinn Park
• Wildlife surveys at Merrimac Farm
• Natural area tours, including the Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge and Dove's Landing
• Boardwalk along the Bluebell Trail protects floodplain wetlands
• Trail map for Merrimac Farm
• Community programs, including smart growth forums, natural area tours, citizen science projects and more
• Nokesville Christmas Bird Count
• NABA Annual Butterfly Count
• Presentations for garden clubs and civic organizations