EcoAction Arlington
Solutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Are you concerned about the declining tree canopy in Arlington? We are too! That’s why EcoAction Arlington, through the Tree Canopy Fund, has facilitated the planting of more than 1,200 trees in yards and on condo association properties where the canopy has been drastically impacted by intense development. What is the Tree Canopy Fund program? …
Know someone with an exemplary commitment to environmental sustainability? Nominate them for a Green Patriot Award today! The Arlington Green Patriot Awards recognizes an individual and a business or organization that exemplifies sustainability in more than one aspect of their recent life or operations to improve civic life in Arlington, Virginia. A multi-sectoral selection committee …
Join in a Green Happy Hour with EcoAction Arlington! Green Drinks Arlington is teaming up with EcoAction Arlington for a Spring update and at one of our favorite restaurants on the Shirlington strip, Samuel Beckett’s, for a sweet Spring happy hour to liven Green Drinks Arlington up for the season! When:’ Thursday, March 20th,’ 6-8:30pm Where:‘ Samuel Beckett’s …
Join Tap In Arlington, EcoAction Arlington and the Sierra Club for a screening of the film Bag It, featuring a discussion with actor and narrator, Jeb Berrier. Bag It, Is Your Life Too Plastic? Thursday, March 13th, 7:00 p.m. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington In this touching and often flat-out-funny film, we …
Many thanks to the dozens of volunteers who came out on Saturday, March 2nd for the Arlington Energy Masters workday at Colonial Village West. We had another powerhouse day where we completed all 32 units that were scheduled – a significant accomplishment! Through this work tenants received … Tips and tools that encourage behavior change …
5 Compelling Reasons to Attend the EcoAction Arlington Annual Meeting The 36th EcoAction Arlington Annual Meeting Exploring a Vision for Sustainable Residential Redevelopment in Arlington’s Neighborhood Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Arlington Navy League, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington 1. Hear local thought leaders discuss the state of redevelopment in Arlington’s neighborhoods and what …
Exhibitors, Crafters, Volunteers & More Wanted for Green Living Expo Whether you are interested in exploring ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle, or your company offers products or services that help individuals, businesses, and organizations make sustainable choices, our Green Living Expo is the place to be to celebrate Earth Day this year. This …
The 36th EcoAction Arlington Annual Meeting Exploring a Sustainable Vision for Redevelopment in Arlington’s Residential Neighborhoods Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Arlington Navy League, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington Free Event! Join EcoAction Arlington for our 36th annual meeting, the highlight of which will be a series of fast-paced talks’ with local thought leaders on …
Monday, Jan. 20th’ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.’ Barcroft Park 4200 South Four Mile Drive, Arlington Join EcoAction Arlington volunteers in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. For years, EcoAction Arlington and many dozens of volunteers have been returning to Barcroft Park on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as …
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2014, we reflect on the many great things that EcoAction Arlington has accomplished in 2013 with the support of donors and volunteers like you. From planting trees and conducting energy assessments for local homeowners, to picking up trash and educating students (and their parents), the impact of our joint …
Please join us for our featured January Service event: Park and Stream Clean Up Monday, January 20, 2014 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Barcroft Park 4200 South Four Mile Drive, Arlington Join EcoAction Arlington volunteers in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service. We will be removing trash and debris …
Participate in the Statewide Day of Service on 1/4 Did you know that this Saturday is the Virginia Inauguration Committee’s Day of Service? In celebration of the inauguration of Virginia’s 72nd governor, Terry McAuliffe, service events are being planned in local communities around the state. As Dorothy McAuliffe shared, “We will come together to create …
Earlier this fall, a team of 6th grade students from Guston Middle School in South Arlington joined EcoAction Arlington’s executive director, Elenor Hodges, to conduct their first cleanup of their newly adopted street. Under the guidance of their teacher, Luz Chamorrow, the students adopted a section of roadway near their school and we’ve captured that …
This past Saturday, Arlington Energy Masters once again surpassed expectations by completing energy efficiency improvements in 32 affordable housing units at The Berkeley apartments in South Arlington. A team of 30 newly trained volunteers lead by eight certified Energy Masters from previous years and two drop-in volunteers surged past our goal of 28 units for …
Save the Date Although many fall leaves are still clinging to trees, we are already thinking about spring and our 5th annual Green Living Expo, which is being held in partnership with George Mason University’s Earth Week Community Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Good Green Fun Save the date …
Arlington Energy Masters Kick Off a New Program Year Over the past couple of months, a new cohort of Arlington Energy Masters trainee volunteers have been meeting regularly to receive energy efficiency education training covering everything from building science to caulking outlets and vent. Modeled after the successful Master Gardener Program, the Arlington Energy Masters …
EcoAction Arlington is looking for volunteers to help mark storm drains with a ‘œDon’t Dump’ message in the Little Pimmit Run area of North Arlington on Saturday, November, 9th at 10:00 a.m. ‘ This is a great project for middle school or high school students, families, or individuals! We are marking Arlington’s storm drains as a …
Join EcoAction Arlington to collect tree seeds to be grown for restoration projects throughout the state as part of Growing Native. Native Seed CollectionSaturday, October 5, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lubber Run Park, N. Columbus St & 2nd St N, Arlington, VA. Sign up today! Growing Native is a regional service project designed …
Tired of seeing trash in our public parks? Well here is your chance to pitch in and clean up! The International Coastal Cleanup is an annual event sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy, in an effort to collect trash from our worlds oceans. ‘ On September 21st,’ millions of people will participate in the world’s largest …
Choosing Tap Water Over Bottled Water (Continued from Tap IN, post Aug. 26th) The Natural Resources Defense’ Council has published a scientific’ study looking at the quality of’ bottled water. They tested 1,000′ bottles of 103 brands of bottled’ water. While most of the tested’ waters were found to be of high’ quality, some brands were contaminated. ‘ About one-third of the waters’ tested …
Tap Water in Arlington, Part 1 of 3 On a hot summer day, nothing beats an icy-cold bottle of water. However,’ buying a single-use bottle of water is not necessarily the best choice for’ both your wallet and our environment. ‘ Here in Arlington, a group of citizens recently formed Tap In Arlington, a’ grassroots effort aimed at educating …
You see your neighbors have them, now it’s time to make your own! ‘ Rainwater collection can help you save water for use in your yard, eliminate potential flooding in your basement, and reduce stormwater management costs. Water running off your roof during a rainstorm can be a problem or a resource put to good use. …
Many thanks to the dozens of volunteers who joined us on the longest night of the year to enjoy refreshments, connect with others who are passionate about protecting our environment, and to remove trash and invasive plants from Bluemont Park. It was a delightful evening in a small groups participating, including employees from the …
EcoAction Arlington, Viriginia Cooperative Extension and Thrive Arlington came together last Wednesday to honor this year’s graduates from the 2012-13 Arlington Energy Masters training program and to celebrate the accomplishments of all program volunteers since it’s inception in 2011. Oh my, was there a lot to talk about! Since the start of the program program …
