Thanks to all of the generous donors who contributed to to our end-of-year campaign. We are still more than $6,000 short of our $35,000 goal. It is not too late to donate. Your support will enable EcoAction Arlington to plant trees, protect our waterways, and make local homes more energy efficient. We have extended our deadline to January 31 - please donate today! | | | |
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Kisha Sogunro
Kisha Sogunro joined EcoAction Arlington to work with the Tree Canopy Equity program. Kisha is a dynamic and innovative public-sector leader that has garnered 12 national, state, and local awards. Her body of work includes introducing Family Search, the largest genealogical database in the world, to local NAACP chapters to
connect families across generations. She is internationally recognized for her leadership in community and volunteer engagements. One of Kisha's proudest moments came in 2011, when she was invited to participate at the White House as part of the President’s “Champions of Change” program.
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Jennie Swisher
Jennie Swisher joined the EcoAction Arlington development office after working full-time in Arlington Food Assistance Center's development office. She was a regular substitute teacher in Arlington County Public Schools and has twelve years combined project management experience with Freddie Mac and KPMG. She lives in Arlington with her husband and has three adult sons.
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EcoAction Arlington Connecting With The Community | |
Energy Masters improved nine units in less than five hours on 12/10 at The Gates of Ballston. Volunteers changed out 38 light bulbs, including six kitchen tubes, sealed 99 outlets and light switch areas, five windows, and nine vents. Energy Masters gave away several door-draft stoppers and one smart strip. One team showed a resident how to properly close their window, saving them money and making them more comfortable as we head into the cold season. | |  |
United Studies Exchange Students canvassed Aurora Highlands on 12/11. We had 6 volunteers. The students are from China, Spain, and Germany. We distributed flyers and door hangers at 168 homes to spread the word about expanding the tree canopy in Arlington with free trees. | | | |
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EcoAction Arlington Volunteer Social
Monday, January 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, Pentagon City
Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual volunteer social. Meet new people, learn more about the important work EcoAction Arlington does to address the climate crisis and keep Arlington sustainable. Light refreshments will be served.
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MLK Jr Day of Service
Monday, January 16 from 10 a.m.-Noon
Barcroft Park, 4200 S Four Mile Run Dr
Come out for a day of service with EcoAction Arlington on MLK Jr. Day. We’ll do our part to clean up Barcroft Park and the surrounding area.
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Reimagining Our Waste Management System
Tuesday, January 17 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Virtual
EcoAction Arlington, FACS, Leaders in Energy, and Sierra Club Potomac River Group have teamed up to host the final installment of three webinars. Guest speakers will explore how municipalities can reduce waste and maximize diversion for effective recycling.
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Electrifying Our Lives for Better Homes, Health and Climate
Tuesday, January 31 at 7 p.m.
Virtual
Jamie Manfuso, Lead, Rewiring America DC-area Chapter will lay out the case for electrification, address common barriers to it, and explain how the financial incentives of the IRA aim to speed this transition. The webinar, presented by
Energy Masters, will also review different scenarios exploring how homeowners and tenants, as well as households of various income levels, might take advantage of IRA incentives.
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Make Your Home Smarter and More Efficient with Help from Dominion Energy
Thursday, February 16 from 7-8 p.m.
Virtual
Learn about Dominion Energy’s Smart Home and other energy conservation programs. Dominion Energy is offering instant rebates on smart home products to help customers start saving. The smart home program connects residential customers with smart home technology to make homes more convenient, personalized and energy efficient.
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EcoAction Arlington Volunteer Leadership Training
Saturday, February 25 from 9-11 a.m.
Fairlington Community Center
3308 S Stafford St
Take your ecoaction to the next level and become a service project and/or outreach leader. Help volunteers get dirty helping the environment and teach people about easy ways they can be better stewards of our land, air, and water.
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Tree Canopy Fund
Applications due by 1/6
The goal of the Tree Canopy Fund is to increase Arlington County’s tree canopy. Owners of private property, including single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and places of worship, can apply to get a native tree planted on their property through the Tree Canopy Fund. Applications are now being accepted through January 6,2023.
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EcoAction Arlington Speakers Bureau
Invite EcoAction Arlington to do a presentation for your civic association or HOA. We have speakers available to provide an overview of community sustainability issues and related opportunities and resources for residents. The typical presentation is 20 minutes, but we have flexibility if a shorter or longer presentation is needed. The presentation focuses on tree planting programs, the County's climate action plan, and resources for energy efficiency/solar energy. To schedule a presentation please contact us at:
office@ecoactionarlington.org or 703-228-6427.
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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. | | |
Regional Events & Opportunities | | |
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Native Plants for Northern Virginia Hike
January 4, 3-4:30 p.m.
Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd
This hike will promote the use of native plants in home landscapes. You will learn about local ferns, shrubs and trees that attract birds, bees and wildlife. Teens ages 13 and up are welcome to attend with a registered adult. More information
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Martin Luther King Jr Day W&OD Trail Cleanup
Monday, January 16 from 9-noon
Spend the morning with Bike &
Walk Arlington cleaning up the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. The cleanup will begin at Columbia Pike and down to George Mason Drive.
Register
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Caring for your Native Plant Garden
Friday, January 20 from 10-11:30 a.m., Virtual
Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills will discuss gardening techniques with a focus on gardens with native plants. She will cover such tasks that follow the cycle of the seasons as well as year-long practices to encourage and support local wildlife. Free. RSVP at https://mgnv.org/events
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Sustainable Landscape Design Part 1: Putting Principles into Practice
Friday, January 27 from 10-11:30 a.m., Virtual
Sustainable landscape design builds on the unique conditions of your yard to create a healthier and more ecologically friendly outdoor space. Join Kirsten Conrad, Extension Agent for Arlington County and City of Alexandria, to learn basic design principles and techniques used to create harmonious, functional, and pleasing landscapes.Free. RSVP at https://mgnv.org/events
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Holiday Light Recycling at Mom's
Now-January 31
Drop Off Your Broken Holiday Lights for Recycling. Recycled lights are broken down through melting and shredding to recover raw materials that are repurposed into roofing and construction materials, piping, car batteries, other electronics, lead wheel weights, flatware, jewelry, and more!
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County Christmas Tree Collection
January 2 - January 13
Trees collected by the County are turned into mulch available from County facilities.
From Jan. 2 through Jan. 13, 2023, place trees at curb no later than 6 a.m. on your regular trash collection day after removing ALL decorations, nails, stands. Do not place trees in plastic bags.
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