EcoAction Arlington
Solutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle
We’re honored to announce that Andy Shallal, founder and CEO of Busboys and Poets, will be providing welcoming remarks at our 40th anniversary EcoExtravaganza celebration on Friday, October 19 at the Arlington Arts Center. Andy’s vision in building the Busboys and Poets restaurants in DC, Virginia and Maryland has resulted in gathering spaces that are critical institutions …
Enjoy a night out at the ballpark and support EcoAction Arlington at the Washington Nationals ‘GreenSlam’ fundraiser night. The Nationals are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies, and your support of ‘GreenSlam’ can help EcoAction Arlington continue fighting climate change and protecting our environment. By purchasing your ticket for the Nationals vs. Phillies game on ‘GreenSlam’ …
Home and garden tours are popular in cities and towns across America, but few are specifically designed to highlight the environmental benefits of the homes and gardens on display. Arlington County’s home and garden tour, now in its sixteenth year, offers a unique point-of-view that features aesthetic and environmental benefits associated with the enhancements to …
More and more we’re reading about the importance of individuals getting involved in creating a more sustainable planet. We don’t all agree with that perspective; some people think it’s the government’s job and would prefer to leave the work to elected officials. During an interview with National Geographic, the former mayor of New York and …
If the Environment is Important to You, It’s Time to Get Involved There’s been a lot of discussion about the government’s role in protecting our environment, especially since the new administration came into office. Recently, there have been many articles about the impact the new administration will have on the environment; from what our new …
Thanks for Your Support on #GivingTuesday! We appreciate your donation to EcoAction Arlington on Tuesday, November 29, as part of the #GivingTuesday global giving event. EcoAction Arlington is making a difference in our schools, in our parks and streams, and in our neighborhoods. We hope that you’ll consider a gift donation to EcoAction Arlington for friends …
Many thanks to the sponsors of our 5th Annual Green Living Expo, taking place on Saturday, April 26th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mason University’s Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington. Come see what our sponsors, and our 60+ exhibitors have to offer. Register in advance to receive a special giveaway at check-in, while …
Slow Food DC has announced their 2013 Snail of Approval recipients, which includes five Arlington restaurants and shops! The Slow Food DC (SFDC) chapter represents the national capitol area. ‘ SFDC is a community that: promotes and celebrates local, seasonal, and sustainable food sources works to preserve the culinary traditions of the region’s ethnically and culturally …
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 …
