At EcoAction Arlington, we love our community of volunteers and donors. You are the lifeblood that keeps our heart pumping. We thank you for standing firm with us and look forward to moving forward with you in addressing the climate crisis here in our small corner of the planet. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events. | |
GetGreen Arlington is here!
EcoAction Arlington along with Arlington County Arlington is proud to announce the launch of "GetGreen Arlington," an innovative mobile app designed by Emerald Technology Group to inspire and empower residents and businesses to take climate action.
✅ Take planet-friendly actions
✅ Track progress & earn rewards
✅ Discover local green initiatives
✅ Join a community making a difference!
💡 Small steps = BIG impact!
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Download GetGreen Arlington on the App Store or Google Play | |
Virtual Webinar
February 6
7:00-8:30 pm
Free
An evening with Jennifer Fioretti, the new Assistant County Manager for Climate Policy. Jennifer will discuss the role of the County’s Office of Climate Policy and opportunities for residents to support this important work. There will be a question and answer session after the presentation. Registration required.
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Annual Volunteer Social February 12
5:30-7:30 pm
Free
At this Listen & Learn event you will discover more about our committees, programs, volunteer opportunities, and how you can support our mission. You’ll mix and mingle with fellow eco-passionate community members, participate in small group discussions, and you could even win a raffle! RSVP now.
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Get Green Arlington: Powerful Actions Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow
47th Annual Meeting
March 5, 2025
6:30-9:00 pm
Washington-Liberty HS
Free
A reception consisting of light refreshments will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. followed by an overview of EcoAction Arlington programming for 2025, the election of our board of directors, a featured presentation, and interactive breakout sessions to learn about how you can contribute to making Arlington more sustainable.
Registration required.
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7th Annual EcoExtravaganza
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack
April 24, 2025
We invite you to the seventh-annual EcoExtravaganza. Come party with us on Thursday April 24, 2025 at Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N Washington St, Falls Church. Let’s gather as a community to celebrate being stewards for the planet together.
Tickets are on now on sale
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When you buy dairy, poultry or meat products, you will see a date on the label and next to the date you will see terms such as use-by, best-by or sell-by. Have you ever wondered what they actually mean? Is the product inedible or toxic after the date? | | | |
Despite icy conditions, avid volunteers showed up on January 18 for the MLK Day of Service. They collected 15 bags of trash and litter from the park and roadside. Yvette Bird of YMByrd Art was on site to photograph the event. Thank you Yvette and all the volunteers! | |
Another great happy hour event on January 23 at Sabores Tapas Bar on Columbia Pike! We had a great group of new and old friends including, Energy Masters, a crew from MasterCard, and Tanner Prime from APS. We hope to see you at our next social on February 12 (see details above)! | | |
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The EcoAdvocate newsletter, produced by the EcoAction Arlington Advocacy Committee, provides sustainability tips, news, and an overview of opportunities to influence elected officials and leaders on Arlington and Virginia policy.
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AROUND ARLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTALLY FOCUSED COMMUNITY EVENTS
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FEB 15 | Learn from a local expert about the history of Chesapeake Bay oyster fishermen and the future of American aquaculture. Join Imani Black, founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, to learn about the rich history of Chesapeake Bay aquaculture, what it looks like today and could look like in the future. The presenter will also cover sustainability and aquaculture as a career path for minority students. Central Library, 3:00-4:00 pm. Free. First-come, first seating. Registration Recommended.
FEB 22 | Arlington's 31st annual Feel the Heritage Festival will be held on Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 from noon-5 pm at Charles Drew Community Center. Meet EcoAction Arlington there to learn about the Arlington’s historically African-American neighborhoods while enjoying live entertainment, delicious food and dozens of vendors.
MAR 29 | FOUA’s Plot Against Hunger 2025 Spring Garden Kickoff will be held on March 29, 10 am at Marymount University, 1000 N Glebe Rd. Get ready for interesting speakers, thoughtful breakout sessions, workshops, seed and seedling giveaways, partner organization representatives, and lots of great garden chats! This event is free, registration is required.
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The Stormwater Utility Credit Program is open through February 28, 2025 for eligible activities taken in 2024. Explore the credit program resources to learn more. | |
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