Rally
Hands Across the Appalachian Trail
Humpback Rocks Visitor Center Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway, VA, United StatesJOIN HANDS... to protect our land, communities and the Appalachian Trail from the unnecessary and unwanted onslaught of natural gas pipelines. This event features the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s vision to “connect the human spirit with nature – preserving the delicate majesty of the Trail as a haven for all to enjoy.” Everyone should have the […]
People’s Pipeline Protest – Day 1: Rally CANCELLED
The rally on Tuesday Sept. 12th has been CANCELLED due to safety concerns from expected dangers of Hurricane Irma. The rally will take place instead on Thursday Sept. 14. Join the People’s Pipeline Protest, NOW SCHEDULED September 13-14, 2017, organized by Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) More information, including background information on why we need […]
People’s Pipeline Protest – Prayer Vigil
Join the People’s Pipeline Protest, September 13-14, 2017, organized by Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN). Two days of spirited, creative protests at seven key Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offices statewide to stop two fracked-gas pipelines. Help CCAN say NO at locations in Virginia Beach, Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Richmond, Abingdon, Glen Allen, or Woodbridge. Wednesday, September […]
Join Walking the Line for a Participatory Ritual at Festy
Infinity Downs Farm 1510 Diggs Mountain Road, Arrington, VA, United StatesThe FESTY Experience has invited Walking the Line and ARTivism Virginia to create a participatory ritual to protest the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines. On Saturday October 7, 2017, 4-5 p.m., they will unfurl a 120′ Fire Scene Caution Tape to show in 3D the size of the ACP proposed land grab by eminent […]
An Afternoon of Music and Information
Seven Arrows Brewing Co. 2508 Jefferson Hwy,, Waynesboro, VA, United StatesAn Afternoon of Music and Information. Sunday October 29, 2017, 1-5 pm, Seven Arrows Brewing Company, 2508 Jefferson Hwy Ste 1, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980. Friends of Augusta. Free! Family friendly! An afternoon of music, the latest pipeline information. Free bumper stickers and yard signs!
Candlelight Vigil: McAuliffe, See the Light. Stop the Pipelines
Virginia Governor's Mansion 1111 East Broad, Richmond, VA, United StatesNow that the hard-fought election is over, it's time to get back to work and stop the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines once and for all. We need to show Governor McAuliffe — and recently elected Ralph Northam — that we’re not going to back down. We need to make them see the light. […]
Water is Life Parade & Rally
Bell Tower at Virginia Square 9th Street and Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesTake the bus to Richmond for the Water Is Life Rally and Concert! Two buses are chartered to travel to Richmond on December 2nd for the Rally and Concert. There are 40 free bus tickets available for people to travel to Richmond. Bus stops in Harrisonburg, Staunton and Charlottesville for riders. Go here for tickets: […]
Candlelight Vigil Against the ACP & MVP Pipelines
Virginia Governor's Mansion 1111 East Broad, Richmond, VA, United StatesThis past week, the Virginia Water Control Board voted to approve the permit for the dangerous and unneeded Mountain Valley Pipeline for fracked gas. We strongly condemn this decision, and the McAuliffe Administration's support for the pipeline. Next week, the Virginia Water Control Board will hold another round of hearings, this time on the Atlantic […]
Press Conference + Petition Delivery to VA Marine Resources Commission
Virginia Marine Resources Commission 2600 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA, United StatesJoin us in Newport News on Thursday, December 21, 2017, for a press conference and petition delivery to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), to demand the agency hold public hearings to hear affected landowners' and communities' concerns on the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipeline projects. We will deliver a petition […]
Inaugural NoPipelines Resistance
Virginia State Capitol 100 Bank St, Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin us in Richmond on Saturday January !3, 2017, 11 a.m., Virginia State Capital, in resisting the inaugural ceremony of Governor elect Ralph Northam. While Northam has remained silent regarding the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Mountain Valley Pipeline we will not! We plan to be heard and will make sure everyone in attendance is aware […]
Friends of Nelson welcomes event listings from all related groups who are working to oppose the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. To have your event listed on our calendar, please contact us at friendsofnelsonweb@gmail.com.
