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September 2023 Newsletter | |
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Eco-friendly Back-to-School Hacks | Eight eco-friendly Back-to-School Hacks to make this school year the start of a more sustainable lifestyle. | | | | |
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Annual Cleanup and Trash Tally
Saturday, September 23, Barcroft Park
Join us on September 23 at Barcroft Park for our annual stream clean up to remove trash and debris from Four Mile Run. Two shifts are available at 9 am and 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome. This is a great event for families and groups of up to ten. This event is in conjunction with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup which is locally managed by Clean Virginia Waterways.
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Early Bird Deadline is Sept. 9!
Are you or someone you know looking for a volunteer opportunity to help our neighbors reduce their carbon footprint, energy and water consumption, and utility bills?
Energy Masters is an award-winning program that trains volunteers to deliver hands-on conservation upgrades and community education in affordable housing communities in Northern Virginia. Applications are now being accepted for our next cohort this fall. Adults and students 16+ may apply. Apply by September 9 for an early bird discount. Final application due date is September 30.
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Energy Masters at the County Fair
Bill Campbell and Energy Masters had an awesome time at the Arlington County fair. A great, grateful thank you to Energy Masters: Carolyn Ryffel, Aisha Husain, Latanja Thomas, and Davis Plunkett, who helped at the booth over the weekend. Thanks to fellow Energy Masters for stopping by Jon Overholt, Chandler Von Schrader, and Mary Sanders and her sons.
Energy Masters is recruiting for their next class this fall. Apply by September 30.
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Meet the DEI Committee Chair | | |
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EcoAction Board member, Aisha Husain recently assumed the role of committee chair for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(DEI) committee. We welcome Aisha. Here are her thoughts on the role:
"Consciously and subconsciously, I have understood and felt that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not an integral part of our society. Becoming a member of EcoAction Arlington's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has been my first deliberate act of doing something about it. After my first meeting it became clear that the committee's personality matches its purpose. I have been continually amazed by the knowledge, commitment, intelligence and kindness of the members of this committee. Being entrusted by them as chair means a great deal. It's an honor to be part of an effort that ensures EcoAction Arlington is an organization where viewpoints are varied and representative; where everyone, regardless of background, has access and is heard; and where there is an inherent sense of belonging. These principles are imperative as we strive to create a sustainable community. There's much work to be done and I am excited to be taking part in it. "
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Join Our Team
EcoAction Arlington is seeking to fill open full-time and part-time positions. See how you could apply your skills and talents in support of our mission to educate, advocate, and act to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis.
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Native Ground Covers for Sun and Shade
Friday, September 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. online
Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn which native plants may serve as excellent replacements for overused and invasive traditional ground covers such as English ivy, liriope, and periwinkle, while providing much-needed food and habitat for our local pollinators and birds. Free.
Register
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Fix Nearly Anything
Thursday, September 14 from 6-8 p.m. at The Shop, Arlington Central Library
Do you have small items around your house that are broken, or need repair? Don't just throw them out - figure out how to fix them! Library staff and volunteers will be happy to work with you. Drop by anytime between 6-8 p.m. during Open Shop hours.
For more information please contact 703-228-7718 or email LIB-Makers@arlingtonva.us. Assistance at this event is first-come, first-served. Ages 14+.
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Rock-N-Recycle
Saturday, September 16 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Trades Center
Explore the world of recycling, trash-to-energy and other key environmental services. See the big work machines (The Rock Crusher! The Tub Grinder!) up close, sit in the driver's seat and meet the experts who keep Arlington clean and sustainable. Dozens of hands-on learning stations, take-home art, environmentally friendly giveaways, music, Kona shaved ice (for purchase) and more. Rain or shine.
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Long Branch Native Plant Sale
Sunday, September 24
Grow native to improve your yard for local birds and butterflies. A great selection of plants that are accustomed to local climate and wildlife, even deer-resistant plants, are available at the plant sale. Order by September 13 for plant pickup on September 24. Your native plants may become part of a conservation landscape, which can provide credit for the new stormwater utility fee
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Community Spotlight: Green Valley | |
Green Valley is the neighborhood formerly named Nauck, but always known as Green Valley. Green Valley, a historical African American neighborhood founded in 1844, lies in the southern part of Arlington, bordered by Four Mile Run and Shirlington to the south, Douglas Park to the west, I-395 to the east and Columbia Heights and the Army-Navy Country Club to the north. It has a Walk Score of 63/100, good public transportation, and is somewhat bikeable. Its tree canopy is 27%* with a Tree Equity Score of 76. Highlights include Weenie Beenie, a favorite neighborhood lunch spot, the beginning of the W&OD trail, Mt. Zion Baptist church, Lomax AME Zion church, the newly renovated Jennie Dean Park which celebrates the area’s cultural heritage and includes a history walk, Drew Park Playground & Sprayground, and John Robinson Jr. Town Square featuring a sculpture designed by artist Walter Hood. Here is a map of a 2.1 historic walk around Green Valley for exploring the neighborhood.
*Urban Tree Canopy Assessment 2017
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How Do You #TakeEcoActionArlington?
We'd love for you to share how you #TakeEcoActionArlington. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and use the #TakeEcoActionArlington hashtag for a chance to be featured in our next newsletter! You may also send photos with 2-3 sentences on "Why I Volunteer" or "How I take EcoAction" to volunteer@ecoactionarlington.org.
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The EcoAdvocate!
The EcoAction Arlington Advocacy committee publishes The EcoAdvocate periodically. The newsletter includes news and updates on advocacy initiatives at the county and state levels, and other information of interest.
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