Community Action
One of the founding principles of EcoAction Arlington is that when we come together, we are stronger. From its very beginning, EcoAction Arlington has focused on programs that both improve the environment and build community. We invite you to get involved in one or more of the following community programs:
Energy Masters
The Energy Masters program promotes a more energy-efficient and sustainable community. We engage professionally trained volunteers in retrofitting, weatherization, and water conservation techniques serving low-income apartment residents. Learn more about volunteering with the Energy Masters program.
Green Community Celebration & Tour
Each year, the Green Community Celebration & Tour (formerly the Green Home and Garden Tour) showcases green homes, green renovations, and watershed-friendly gardens in Arlington. Features include energy-efficient technologies, solar energy, water-saving technologies, rain gardens, native plants, wildlife habitats, and more. The tour is sponsored by Arlington County’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management, EcoAction Arlington, and Virginia Cooperative Extension. View some short videos of homes and gardens that have been featured in past years on the Arlington County website.
Green Schools
Green initiatives in the schools bring together the Arlington County school community to learn from one another, encourage each other, and move forward in creating programs and activities to protect the environment.
Tree Planting Overview
The Tree Canopy Fund provides for planting trees to restore and increase Arlington County’s tree cover. The program gives grants to community groups to plant and maintain trees on private property. Learn more about the Tree Canopy Fund or apply for funding to plant trees in your neighborhood!