February 2023

We Love Our Volunteers!

Volunteers are the lifeblood that keeps our sustainable heart beating. Whether you helped at one of our events like the EcoExtravaganza, joined us at one of our cleanups, are an Energy Master, belong to a committee, or lent a hand in anyway, we THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. You are our valentines.

If you would love to volunteer with EcoAction Arlington don't miss our upcoming Volunteer Leadership Training on February 25. Register now.

If you'd like to help with planning our Fifth Annual EcoExtravaganza celebrating our 45th anniversary please contact

elenor@ecoactionarlington.org

News

Welcome Heather Jeff to the team

Heather Jeff joined EcoAction Arlington in 2022 as the Fundraising and Development Manager. Her experience includes teaching in Fairfax County Schools and managing running events for Pacers Running. Heather is a Hokie, earning a degree in Fine and Studio Arts from Virginia Tech and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Loyola University in Baltimore. You might see her out enjoying the robust trail network in Arlington County with her husband, two children, and puppy.

EcoAction Arlington Connecting With The Community

Volunteer Social

We had a great turnout for our Annual Volunteer Social on January 9th at Whole Foods Market in Pentagon City. Members of the community joined us to hear board and committee members share the important work they do and how they can get involved. If you were unable to attend, but would like to get involved as a volunteer please complete this volunteer interest form.

MLK Day of Service

More than 200 volunteers, including Amazon, Aspire, and the Girl Scouts, turned up to collect trash and debris from Barcroft Park and Four Mile Run. Their collective effort picked up 71 bags of trash, 24 bags of recyclables, a shopping cart, tricycle, rain barrel, county waste bin (metal), construction debris, roll of wire, and a lot more!

Events

Make Your Home Smarter and More Efficient with Help from Dominion Energy

Thursday, February 16 from 7-8 p.m.

Virtual

The Smart Home Program connects residential customers with smart home technology to make homes more convenient, personalized, and energy efficient. Sense is offering $40 off the Home Energy Monitor to webinar attendees. Register now to be eligible to receive the special offer.

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 cleaning up the environment and teach people about easy ways they can be better stewards of our land, air, and water.

45th Annual Meeting

Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Washington-Liberty HS Cafeteria

Join us at our 45th annual meeting with a featured presentation by Dr. Paulson. Take time to connect and mingle with fellow Arlington residents followed by the election of our board of directors and an overview of our programming for 2023. The event will start with a reception and light refreshments at 6:30 p.m., the program follows from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Save the Date

Celebrate with us at our

Fifth Annual EcoExtravaganza

Thursday, May 18th at 7 p.m.

pre-Reception 6:30-7 p.m

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event

please contact elenor@ecoactionarlington.org

Journey of Community Connections

As part of our celebration, we are publishing a map showcasing our community outreach events and connections throughout 2023. Please follow our journey starting in January and culminating at our EcoExtravaganza celebration. We also welcome invitations to your community event or meeting. Please email us with details of your event.

Opportunities

Senior Experience

Spring 2023

EcoAction Arlington is seeking high school seniors to deliver presentations to elementary students about sources of energy and energy conservation through an energy carnival program we have been delivering in Arlington schools since 2018. Training is provided. We are planning to deliver programs in person, and we are able to provide a stipend for transportation if needed. We typically provide programs for 12 to 15 different elementary schools.

This position is 30 hours per week and lasts three to four weeks. There is flexibility on internship dates in late May/June.

Qualifications:

Interest in environmental issues.
Strong organization skills.
Experience working with kids.
Ability to conduct multiple tasks.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to volunteer@ecoactionarlington.org.

Community Events & Opportunities

a transparent globe held in the palm of a hand with a dark starry background

Our Changing Planet: A NEREID Summit on Life, Earth, and Other Worlds

June 12 -14

Vienna, VA

This 3-day collaborative and hands-on event will bring together researchers, educators, policy makers, indigenous and philosophical knowledge holders, and other curious minds to explore solutions to society’s greatest challenges through interdisciplinary lenses and convergence science approaches.

For registration and more information, visit their website

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