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Join us at the Fifth Annual EcoExtravaganza
to celebrate our 45th Anniversary!
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Fifth Annual EcoExtravaganza
Thursday, May 18 at 6:30-9 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
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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.
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EcoAction Arlington's Annual Earth Month Fundraiser
We want to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all who donated during our Earth Month Challenge! This fundraiser brought in a whopping $15,879.60 which will go a long way to fund our programs and services to care for the environment in Arlington. We value your partnership and support and thank you for generous donations.
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EcoAction Arlington Connecting With the Community | |
Coming Together to Keep Trash Out of Our Waterways | |
We're so appreciative of the wonderful volunteers who help us protect Arlington's environment! | |
Agudas Achim and Temple Rodeo Shalom volunteers joined us at Barcroft Park on Sunday, April 16 to pick up trash from the stream and park. We collected nine large bags of trash, a giant piece of metal, and a shopping cart from the surrounding area. | | | |
Volunteers from Amazon marked storm drains in the Ballston neighborhood. | | | |
As part of Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day on April 21, volunteers from NWFCU and Verizon came out to Lubber Run park to clean up trash and debris with EcoAction Arlington. | | | |
Earth Day Cleanup -- April 23
Volunteers knocked it out of the park!
Thank you for the tremendous community support for our Earth Day Cleanup! Hundreds of our community members showed up to pick up trash and debris from the stream and grounds at Jennie Dean Park in Arlington.
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Tree Canopy Equity Program Update
EcoAction Arlington and the Department of Environmental Services Solid Waste Bureau of Arlington County were in the in Aurora Highlands Neighborhood promoting the Tree Canopy Fund program.
| Through our Tree Canopy Equity Program, EcoAction Arlington has free trees and shrubs available in ten specific areas with low tree canopy. This program is working to address tree inequity, increase shade, address stormwater runoff, support wildlife, and help our planet. More info | | | |
Share Your Photos
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram. If you participate in one of our volunteer events we'd love for you to connect and share your photos with us!
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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 on May 18. 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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Volunteer Orientation
May 3 at 7 to 8 p.m.
via Zoom
Join us for a virtual presentation that will provide an overview of opportunities to help with community outreach, leading service projects, serving on an EcoAction Arlington committee, and Energy Masters. Time will be included for questions.
Everyone is welcome, spread the word to friends, colleagues, and neighbors who may be interested. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people who care about our community and our planet.
Register Here
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Environmental Candidate Forum
May 24 at 7 to 8:30 p.m.
via Zoom
This forum will provide a platform for candidates for the Arlington County Board to share their ideas and proposals for addressing pressing environmental issues related to climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable growth with the Arlington community.
Register Here
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Green Community Celebration & Tour: Homes, Gardens & More!
June 4 at 1 to 4 p.m.
4200 Campbell Avenue
The 20th annual Green Community Tour will showcase green homes, green renovations, and watershed-friendly gardens in Arlington. The simultaneous Green Community Celebration at Shirlington Library Plaza will feature electric vehicles, exhibits, and family-friendly fun!
Register for a reminder and Tour Map. Registration not required for the celebration at the Library plaza.
Register Here
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EcoAction Arlington is Hiring a Part-Time Energy Masters Coordinator | |
EcoAction Arlington and Virginia Cooperative Extension are jointly hiring a part-time Energy Masters program coordinator. If you have a passion for energy and water conservation, a desire to share that passion with others, we'd love for you to apply to join our dedicated team. If you know someone who would be interested please forward the information to them.
For more information and details on how to apply visit our website.
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Community Events & Opportunities | |
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Invasive Plants & Birds
May 6 at 3 to 5 p.m.
Long Branch Park
Learn how removing invasive plants benefits birds. Learn about an approach, implement that approach, and reflect on your experience and how it connects to your life. Hosted by Maxwell Julius, a high school senior with years of volunteering experience, with Steve Young who will share deeper knowledge and insight.
Register Here
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Spring Social for Sierra Club Members and Friends
May 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Barcroft Community House
800 S Buchanan Street
The Sierra Club Potomac River Group invites you to join them for food, drinks, and an opportunity to meet fellow-environmentalists from Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. Arlington's new Chief Climate Policy and Coordination Officer, Bill Eger, will introduce himself and be available for informal discussion. Potomac River Group Executive Committee members will be happy to talk about what the Sierra Club is up to and how to get involved. A tour of the Community House gardens will be offered. Registration requested.
Register Here
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Bike to Work Day
May 19
Celebrate commuting in Arlington and all the ways people use bicycles. Pre-register by 5/12 for a free t-shirt and bike raffle.
Sign up for Bike To Work Day
| EcoAction Arlington will be at the New District Brewery Pit Stop from 4:30-6:30pm cheering on participants and promoting sustainable practices. Stop by and see us. | | | |
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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.
For more information and registration visit their website
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Community Spotlight: Aurora Highlands | Aurora Highlands is the 4th most walkable neighborhood in Arlington with a walk score of 80. It is within walking distance of Pentagon City, Crystal City, the Metro, and DC Reagan Airport. Restaurants and shops are within an easy five-minute walk. Even thought it is home to Virginia Highlands park, it only has about 22% tree coverage according to a recent Green Infrastructure Center Study sponsored by the Arlington County Civic Federation. EcoAction Arlington was recently in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood spreading the good word about the Tree Canopy Equity Program. | |
Are you interested in issues that affect the environment and the Arlington community? Stay up-to-date and in the know with
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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