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The race is on! What race, you ask? The race to protect our way of life on Earth. We’re running a marathon, and we hope you will run along beside us! Are you ready to help reach our goal of raising $20,000 to fund programs and advocate for changes that improve the health of our planet? We really hope so, because for the month of April, every dollar donated will be matched 1:1 up to XX. That's double the impact! | |
EcoAction Arlington's 45th Annual Meeting
Our 45th annual meeting at Washington-Liberty High School on March 8 was well attended. Arlington County Board Chair, Christian Dorsey gave welcoming remarks. A special thanks to Dr. Jerome Paulson for his engaging and informative presentation about climate change and health and to our board member, Ruth Ivory-Moore, for moderating a great discussion afterward. Attendees also had an opportunity to learn more about environmentally focused organizations in Arlington county.
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As of April 1, EcoAction Arlington welcomes the following new Board Members: David Forney, Sampak Garg, Aisha Husain, Jim Lyon, Andrea Reese and Eliza Gromada (Student Board). | |  |
EcoAction Arlington thanks the following outgoing board members for their service: Jill Barker, Chris Baumgartner, Alex Chacaltana, Eric Laurence, Nate Luca, Carrie Thompson, Deshay Williams. | |
EcoAction Arlington Connecting With the Community | |
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Cleaning up our Open Spaces and Waterways
EcoAction Arlington and volunteers from the Church of Latter Day Saints cleaned up Troy Park on March 11. Working together we picked up 14 very large bags of trash and removed a shopping cart from the Long Branch Creek making a significant improvement.
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EcoAction Arlington partnered with KidsGiving Arlington Science Focus Elementary school to cleanup the stream area of Benjamin Banneker and Arlington East Falls Church Parks. Twenty-eight volunteers picked up six large bags of trash, one bag of recycling, a push shopping cart, and a hand cart in just a little over an hour. | | | |
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Despite the cold wind, volunteers from Clarendon United Methodist Church picked up eight bags of trash and debris at Jennie Dean Park in Shirlington.
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Tree Canopy Equity Program Update
Tree Canopy Equity neighborhoods have received their stakes to mark the spots where their free trees or shrubs will be planted. Professional planters will visit the properties soon. The volunteers who delivered the stakes had a great time being greeted by friendly neighbors and their pets. The response from applicants has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this program. We are excited to see the positive impact that these trees and shrubs will have on the community.
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Journey of Community Connections
As part of our 45th Anniversary celebration, we are publishing a map showcasing our community outreach events and connections throughout 2023. Please follow our journey that began in January and culminates at our EcoExtravaganza celebration. We welcome invitations to your community event or meeting. Please email us with details of your event.
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EcoAction Arlington Events | |
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Earth Day Cleanup
Sunday, April 23 at 9-10:30 am or
10:30 am-12 noon
Jennie Dean Park
Join us in removing trash from our green spaces and waterways at our annual cleanup in honor of Earth Day! This year we are cleaning up in Jennie Dean and Shirlington parks. Two shifts are available to accommodate more volunteers.
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Fifth Annual EcoExtravaganza
Thursday, May 18 at 6:30-9 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, 3550 Wilson Boulevard
Celebrate our 45th Anniversary with us.
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Early Bird prices in effect until May 5.
Get your tickets now to connect with fellow community members at the EcoExtravaganza on May 18.
| Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Please contact: heather@ecoactionarlington.org | | | |
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Green Community Celebration & Tour: Homes, Gardens & More!
Sunday, June 4 at 1-4 pm
The 20th annual Green Community Tour will showcase green homes, green renovations, and watershed-friendly gardens in Arlington. Features include energy efficient technologies, solar energy, water-saving technologies, rain gardens, native plants, wildlife habitats and more. The simultaneous Green Community Celebration at Shirlington Library Plaza will feature electric vehicles, exhibits, and family-friendly fun!
The celebration and tour are sponsored by Arlington County’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management, EcoAction Arlington, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Arlington Public Libraries.
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EcoAction Arlington is Hiring!
EcoAction Arlington is seeking a part-time program coordinator working 5 to 10 hours a week to organize and implement service events and outreach events in the schools and community. The job requires attending in-person events throughout Arlington County.
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Senior Experience
Spring 2023
EcoAction Arlington is seeking high school seniors to deliver presentations about sources of energy and energy conservation to elementary students through an energy carnival program we have been delivering in Arlington schools since 2018. Training will be provided. This position is 30 hours per week and lasts three to four weeks. There is flexibility on internship dates in late May/June.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume.
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Support Us While You Shop | |
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Community Bag Program
Purchase a reusable Community Bag at the Giant located at 3480 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church and EcoAction Arlington will receive $1 from every bag purchased in the month of April.
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Community Events & Opportunities | |
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Spring E-Care Recycling Event
Saturday, April 15
Wakefield High School, 1325 S. Dinwiddie St.
The biannual Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE), allows Arlington residents to safely dispose of household hazardous materials and electronics.
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Bird Conservation Exploration | |
Want to help birds? Desire to learn more about wildlife conservation? Enjoy hands-on experiences? If so, join any of the events below!
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These events provide a deeper dive into approaches to bird conservation. In each event, you will learn about an approach, implement that approach, and reflect on your experience and how it connects to your life. Every event is hosted by Maxwell Julius, a high school senior with years of volunteering experience, and an expert who will share deeper knowledge and insight.
Native Plants & Birds:
Sunday, April 16th at 2-4:30 pm
Glencarlyn Park
Come plant native plants while learning their positive impact on birds.
Expert: Alonso Abugattas
Bird Documentation
Sunday, April 30th at 8-10:30 am
Long Branch Park
Learn how to document birds while birdwatching in the peak of bird migration. Expert: Elton Morel
Invasive Plants & Birds
Saturday, May 6th at 3-5:00 pm
Long Branch Park
Learn how removing invasive plants benefits birds. Expert: Steve Young
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Earth Day, Every Day on Langston Boulevard
Sunday, April 23 at 11 am-5 pm
in front of Lee Heights Shops
Visit EcoAction Arlington and other sustainable organizations at this free festival for the whole family with exhibits, music, food, and more.
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Our Changing Planet: A NEREID Summit on Life, Earth, and Other Worlds
June 12-14
2650 Park Tower Drive, Vienna, VA
A three-day collaborative and hands-on event to explore solutions to society’s greatest challenges through interdisciplinary lenses and convergence science approaches.
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Community Spotlight: Arlington View
Arlington View is nestled between Army Navy Country Club, I-395, and Washington Boulevard. The neighborhood is mainly single family homes and includes Arlington View Terrace, an ACH property and Arlington View Park. Its tree canopy is 26% with a Tree Equity Score of 78.* In November 2022, EcoAction Arlington knocked on doors in the community to bring awareness to the Tree Canopy Fund.
*from the Tree Equity Score website.
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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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