Fall Tree Planting

Apply now for a FREE tree this Fall. You can request a consultation with a Tree Steward to help you find the right tree and the right spot on your property until Jun 15, 2024.

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Have you received a tree from our Tree Planting Program?

We'd love to see how it's thriving! Share a photo of your tree with us—whether it's a snapshot from the day you planted it, a stunning before-and-after transformation, or a recent photo of its growth, your tree stories inspire our community.

How to Share:

Snap a photo and post on social media using the tag #ThrivingTreeThursday or email the photo to EcoAction Arlington. Include a brief caption (optional) about your tree's journey or anything you'd like to share.

Invasive Plant Removal Summer Solstice Celebration Friday June 21, 2024 6-8 p.m. Blumont Junction

Solstice Celebration - June 21

Celebrate the summer with us at Bluemont Junction Park from 6-8 p.m. Volunteers will participate in an invasive plant removal. After the invasive plant removal, please stay for a community celebration with live acoustic music, and partake in fellowship over a light meal. Registration required.

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Movie Screening: Cowspiracy - June 11

Please join Arlington Students for Climate Action on June 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium at the Central Library for a screening of the documentary Cowspiracy, directed and produced by Kip Anderson and Keegan Kuhn. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a valuable way to make a positive impact on our planet! This program will discuss the environmental effects of animal agriculture and how consumers can create change through their diets. Free vegan snacks will be provided. No registration needed.

BE.Hive - June 11

Rare's one-day summit uniting environmental changemakers, behavioral scientists, designers and thought leaders is June 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C. $ Registration Required

Salsa in the Park - June 14

A celebration of food, culture, and our native landscape. This is a family friendly, social event co-sponsored by Defensores de la Cuenca and the Dept. of Parks & Recreation. ¡Come, baila, aprende! Esta será una celebración de comida, cultura y la pachamama. Este es un evento social para toda la familia y realizado en colaboración con Defensores de la Cuenca. Long Branch Nature Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Registration Required.

June 16, 2024 Join The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, WalkArlington, and Columbia Pike Partnership for the third-annual Juneteenth Black Heritage Walk.

Juneteenth Black Heritage Walk - June 16

Discover Black heritage in Arlington on a walk to honor Juneteenth led by Craig Syphax, a leader of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. The walk will end at the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, where participants can feel free to explore and enjoy. 1-3 p.m. Free with RSVP.

Firefly Festival June 14 2024 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fort C.F. Smith Park 2411 N 24th Street Arlington VA OnlyYou can preserve Forest Fliers Event Highlights: conservation organizations, family friendly games, firefly walks, free

Firefly Festival - June 30

Come celebrate the night and the special creatures that need it to survive. Learn about fireflies and how you can help them thrive with the Dept. of Parks & Recreation. Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N 24th Street. 7:30-9 p.m. Registration required.

EcoAction Arlington volunteer and Energy Master Barbara Fillip, 2024 Impact Award winner

Volunteer Spotlight

Barbara Fillip has participated in a number of stream and park clean-up events. She is a committed and reliable Volunteer Leader for EcoAction Arlington as well as an Energy Master. Barbara loves being in the middle of it all and learning from doing. As Barbara says, "Volunteering with EcoAction Arlington lets me put into practice my belief in thinking globally and acting locally." Barbara was recently bestowed with an EcoAction Arlington Impact Award which was presented at the 6th Annual EcoExtravaganza on April 25. EcoAction Arlington thanks Barbara for her relentless commitment to leading environmental outreach and stewardship projects. Her efforts have been pivotal in educating and mobilizing the community toward greater sustainability. You can read more about her why on her website.

Engaging Our Community in Caring for Our Environment

Volunteers with Turner Construction Service project in orange safety vests standing in front of black trash bags and white bags of recyclables

Volunteers with Turner Construction collected 8 bags of trash and 2 big bags of recyclables at Doctors Run Park on May 15.

photo of Elenor Hodges, Executive Director, and volunteer Barbara Fillip at Bike to Work Day May 17, 2024

Elenor Hodges, EcoAction Arlington Executive Director and volunteer Barbara Fillip were up bright and early at the Bike to Work Day Shirlington Pit Stop on May 17 to greet participants and share information about caring for our environment.

2024 Senior Experience interns posing in front of greenery

The Senior Experience kicked off May 20. Four High School seniors: Aiden, Ky, Olivia and Philip are learning about creating a sustainable community, educating Arlington students about energy conservation and taking action to improve our environment.

Monthly Sustainability Tip

Every year, millions of tons of trash end up in our oceans, lakes, and rivers, harming marine life and ecosystems. By participating in cleanup events, we can help prevent this trash from causing further damage. Cleanups are also a powerful tool for environmental advocacy. They raise awareness about environmental issues, inspire action, and build community. Join us for our Solstice Celebration or one of our future cleanup events.

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