EcoAction Arlington
Solutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle
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 …
Tips for Sustainable Landscaping Sustainable landscaping is a set of practices that work with nature to sustain local wildlife, conserve energy and water, improve air and water quality, and provide pleasure to the owners.’ In contrast to traditional landscape practices that highlight ornamental value, sustainable landscaping is driven by mindful choices of design, plant selection, …
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 …
EcoAction Arlington Events Volunteer with EcoAction Arlington at our Annual Fall Cleanup Saturday, September 20th, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Barcroft Park, 4200 South Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington EcoAction Arlington is working in partnership with Clean Virginia Waterways as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Every fall, volunteers across Virginia participate in stream, …
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 …
Join efforts to save trees from Choking Hazard! Do you have English ivy growing in your yard? ‘ Think it’s lovely to look at in the spring and summer? ‘ That maybe be, however, it is actually a serious threat to the beautiful trees that give yards and neighborhoods shade and character and help to clean the …
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 …
Many, many thanks to the many, many employees from JBG, Inc. who joined EcoAction Arlington last Thursday for a morning muscle work. Volunteers cleaned up EcoAction Arlington’s adopted section of Columbia Pike, conducted a trash tally, and worked with Arlington County’s invasive specialist to remove non-native bush honeysuckle and others, along with oodles of trash …
Many thanks to the volunteers who came out last Saturday to join RiP (Remove Invasive Plants) and EcoAction Arlington on Invasive Plant Removal Day. Volunteers worked in Guston Woods and Haley Park to remove garlic mustard, vinca, English ivy and other pesky hazards. It was a fabulous morning for working outdoors, especially when working with …
