EcoAction Arlington
Solutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Calling all volunteers, members, and eco-advocates! Join us for a fun evening where you’ll meet and socialize with fellow likeminded eco-passionate folks in our community! Not yet a member or volunteer, but passionate about caring for our environment? Join us!! This event is free and open to all! Bring a friend and meet new friends! …
Annual stream cleanup and trash tally as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Saturday, September 21, 202410:00 a.m. – noonBarcroft Park4200 S Four Mile Run Drive Join us for the EcoAction Arlington Annual Clean Up and Trash Tally event! It’s time to roll up our sleeves and make a positive impact on our community. On Saturday, …
Get ideas and inspiration to help build a greener community in Arlington on Sunday, June 2, 11-4:30pm! The 21st annual Green Community Tour will showcase sustainable homes and gardens in Arlington. Features include energy efficient and water-saving technologies, solar energy, rain gardens, native plants, wildlife habitat and more. Visit the county’s website for more details and …
Wednesday, March 6, 20246:30 p.m.Virtual Discussion Via Zoom Come join EcoAction Arlington’s Advocacy Committee and R4 Action Group on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. We will begin with a social where you can learn how to become a climate advocate with EcoAction Arlington. At 7:00pm, we will discuss climate priorities and advocacy opportunities with County …
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the screening of Forest Her: The Next Wave of Conservation. Forest Her: The Next Wave of Conservation Sunday, March 17, 20241-3 p.m.George Mason University Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 Join us at the Mason Square Van Metre Hall Auditorium for a screening of the documentary, Forest Her: …
Program The program will run approximately 90 minutes and include a Q&A session. Daniel McGee, Redbrick LMD – Local Experience in Building Zero Carbon Buildings Dan McGee will share his experience in overseeing construction of zero carbon multi-family buildings in DC”s Bridge District under the International Living Futures Institute and the value such projects bring …
Read the candidates responses to questions on key environmental challenges and attend the Environmental Candidates forum on October 20 — On November 2, Virginians will go to the polls to elect their Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and representatives to the House of Delegates. Arlington voters will also fill one seat each for the County …
On June 10, 2021 EcoAction Arlington celebrated our living world with our Third Annual EcoExtravaganza. 95 people tuned into Zoom to participate virtually. This year’s focus was on biophilia and the ways we love our living world. The event culminated the 2020-2021 Love Our Living World series which consisted of five events exploring and celebrating …
Thanks to all of those who took part in our May 13, 2020 program, “Nature In Our Community – Why Biophilia Matters.” We were so pleased to have more than 90 participants take part in the event featuring presentations by Stella Tarnay and Jennifer Fioretti. As a follow up to this program, we are publishing …
EcoAction Arlington Climate Action Group Meeting Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th Street S., Arlington, VA 22204 Interested in working locally on climate issues? ‘ The EcoAction Arlington Climate Action Group is’ ‘ coordinating climate action activities focusing on Arlington County and Virginia policies as well as supporting leaders working on …
This family-friendly earth day celebration will be held at Mason’s Arlington Campus. Go Gaga for Green is organized and produced by George Mason’s Office of Community and Local Government Relations, Arlington Public Schools, EcoAction Arlington along with support from Arlington County, and the local business community. Go Gaga for Green celebrates environmental sustainability in Arlington …
Join EcoAction Arlington in the 28th annual’ watershed cleanup with more than 500 sites across the watershed. EcoAction Arlington volunteers will meet at N. Glebe and Chain Bridge Roads. For details on other sites along the Potomac, visit www.fergusonfoundation.org.’ Details about the EcoAction Arlington meeting location will be sent upon registration. What you’ll need: NOTE: This …
Get to Know’ EcoAction Arlington’ Social’ – Networking and Information Session Tuesday,’ January’ 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Whole Foods, 2700 Wilson Blvd., Arlington 22201 Free! Sure, you’ve heard of’ EcoAction Arlington. You may have even volunteered with or donated to’ EcoAction Arlington. But, have you ever wondered about what makes this tiny non-profit organization with a huge environmental impact tick? Join us for …
The problem is big. We’re small.’ There’s not much we can do, right?’ WRONG! On Sunday, November 8, join EcoAction Arlington for a conversation about the many ways that Arlingtonians can tackle climate change, whether by reducing our carbon footprints at home or working toward action on a larger scale. On the agenda: Get up …
EcoAction Arlington is co-sponsoring two forums with the County Board Candidates:’ Audrey Clement, Katie Cristol, Christian Dorsey, and Mike McMenamin. Environmental County Board Candidates Forum Wednesday, October 7th, 7:00 ‘“ 9:00 p.m. Arlington Trade Center, Conference Room, 2700 S. Taylor Street Co-sponsored by the Arlington Parks Coalition, EcoAction Arlington, and TreeStewards The goal of this forum …
2015 Environmental County Board Candidates Forum Planning for Parks and a Green Arlington Wednesday, October 7, 2015 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arlington Trades Center Conference Center 2700 S. Taylor Street, Arlington Sponsored by Arlington Parks Coalition, EcoAction Arlington, and TreeStewards With County Board Candidates: Audrey Clement, Katie Cristol, Christian Dorsey, and Mike McMenamin. Learn …
Get Active with EcoAction Arlington in August Join EcoAction Arlington (and Volunteer with Us) at the Arlington County Fair! August 7 – 9 Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3501 Second Street South The Arlington County Fair is one of the largest, free events on the East coast and has been providing quality entertainment for more than …
Join us at the Green Home and Garden Tour on Sunday, June 7th The tour will include a mixture of new green homes, green renovations, and watershed-friendly gardens from Arlington County’s’ Green Home Choice‘ and’ StormwaterWise Landscapes‘ programs. Join us to … Tour local green homes and environmentally-friendly gardens. Talk with local residents about their experiences greening their homes …
Recycling Task Force Kick-Off Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, April 30th, 7:00 p.m. ‘“ 8:30 p.m. Location: Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington VA 22206 Are you bothered by seeing recyclable material tossed into trash cans at public events? Do you struggle to find the appropriate receptacle for recyclable and compostable items and …
Thank you to the 60+ people who came out to the EcoAction Arlington Annual Meeting last night and many thanks to Whole Foods Market Arlington for the delicious refreshments enjoyed by all! The program, Combating Climate Change: From Policy to Practical Action, offered a global view of climate change, highlighting the impact on everything from …
March 2015 Events We hope that you can join us at one of the many great, green events we have coming up this month. We hope you can join us at our feature event, EcoAction Arlington’s 37th Annual Meeting … Combating Climate Change: From Policy to Practical Action Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. …
Lots of great, green events happening this month. Join us! Featured EcoAction Arlington Event: Invasive Plant Removal and Park Cleanup Sunday,’ February’ 15, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Spring Rd., Arlington EcoAction Arlington will be teaming up with Arlington County’s Remove Invasive Plant Program (RiP) to remove invasives from Long Branch …
Energy Journey Game Be a player in this interactive life-size board game! Saturday, January 31, 2015 Wakefield High School, 1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA 22206 Doors Open at 1 P.M. ~ Last Game Begins at 4 P.M. Game Takes About One Hour ~ Open to All Ages Look for EcoAction Arlington in the Ask …
Join the Arlington Solar Co-op A new solar co-op is now being formed in Arlington. The Arlington Solar Co-op is part of a local, grass roots effort organized by’ EcoAction Arlington , the’ Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE)‘ and’ Virginia SUN’ (a program of Community Power Network), a local non-profit that helps communities go solar. A final information session …
