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 35 years. ‘ Come and enjoy competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, racing piglets, and more! The fair takes place from August 5 to 9 with indoor exhibits opening August 7.

Be sure to stop by the EcoAction Arlington indoor booth to learn about volunteer opportunities, energy saving tips, and the Energy Masters program, which is now accepting applications for the fall session. Or just stop by to say hi!

Volunteers are also needed to staff our booth. If you enjoy working with people and want to help spread the word about how residents can help make Arlington a more sustainable community, we’d love to hear from you. Sign up to volunteer today!

EcoAction Arlington News and Events

Help Arlington Become a More Sustainable Community:
Become an Energy Master‘ ‘

Now in it’s fifth year, the highly successful and award-winning Energy Masters program promotes a more energy efficient and sustainable community by engaging’ professionally trained volunteers in energy efficiency and water conservation techniques, and in delivering community education and outreach programs.

You, too, can become part of this community of volunteers that help to improve the comfort of residents in affordable housing apartments, reduce energy costs, and promote behavior change for sustained environmental impact.

This year, we are thrilled to expand our work into the City of Alexandria!

Choose the track that best suits your interests and how you want to volunteer in the community: Energy Coach (community education and outreach), Energy EcoAction Arlington (hands-on improvments), Energy Master (combination of the above).

Energy Masters apprenticeship track, with reduced volunteer requirements, is available for high school and college students.’ This is a great opportunity for students to learn hands-on skills and earn community service hours.

Apply by August 15th for priority consideration and enjoy a $5 discount off the $65 registration fee. (No fee for students.)

EcoAction Arlington EcoPop Party Posse Kick-Off Meeting’

Wednesday, August 19
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Pure Media Signs
768 23rd St S, Arlington

Join a new EcoAction Arlington committee to help us plan our November EcoPop event, a pop up celebrating recycled and environmentally themed art. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in contributing to this event to help with engaging artists, event marketing, organizing food and entertainment, and event logistics. Here’s an article with background on pop-up events.’ If you want to help but can’t come on 8/19, please use the RSVP form to let us know.’ RSVP today!

EcoAction Arlington at George Mason Student Welcome Fair’

Thursday, September 3
5:45 to 8:00 p.m.
George Mason University,
Founders Hall (125 and 126)
3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington’

Represent EcoAction Arlington at the George Mason University Arlington Campus Welcome Fair, where you will connect with students and share information about EcoAction Arlington, the Energy Masters training program and other volunteer opportunities. The event will feature “Restaurant Row,” where local restaurants will showcase free food samples. Sign up today!

EcoAction Arlington at Clarendon Day’

Saturday, September 26
10:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Wilson and Clarendon Blvds. between Washington Blvd. and Highland St.

Staff the EcoAction Arlington table in the Resilient Arlington section of Clarendon Day to promote energy saving techniques and the solar co-op. Sign up today!

Local and Regional Events

To stay current on all upcoming events, visit our website.

Wednesdays in the Garden

Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington

Aug. 5th – Fall Vegetable Gardening

Aug. 12th – Composting, Why and How

Aug. 19th – Food Preservation: Canning, Drying, Freezing

Aug. 26th – Tour of Library Gardens

To confirm topic and room number, check the Arlington Library events calendar or call 703-228-5990.’

Build Your Own Composter Workshop’

Saturday, August 15, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church

Start this workshop with a pile of recycled wood, a recycled 55-gallon pickle or pepper barrel and some screws and bolts and, a mere three hours later, walk out with a fully functioning tumbler-style composter!’ You may bring a helper to assist with the building process.

Fee:’ $75 (15 attendees max.)
Register/more Info: contact’ Dan Schwartz
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Alexandria/Arlington Master Gardener Fall Training

Tuesdays, September 8 to November 17
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington
Learn more about gardening and to work as volunteers in Virginia Cooperative Extension public education programs aimed at preserving and sustaining the environment. Once trained volunteers commit to performing 60 hours of approved community service hours within a year of completing training. Learn more.

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Arlington Regional Master Naturalist Fall Training

Mondays, September 14 to December 14
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington
Make a difference in your community by becoming a Master Naturalist. Volunteers gain state certification through state-approved natural history courses with a local focus that prepares volunteers to provide education, citizen science, and outreach to conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.’ Graduates must complete at least 40 hours of service and 8 hours of continuing education during their first year to become certified.

Get details and application For more information and to complete an application, visit the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists website.

Invasive Plant Removal Events’

Support native species, improve wildlife habitat and help protect our watersheds by removing invasive plants.

First Saturday @ Haley Park, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Second Sunday @ Gulf Branch Nature Center, 2:00-4:30 pm
Third Saturday @ Tuckahoe Park, 10:00-12: pm
Third Saturday @ Madison Manor, 2:00-4:00 pm
Third Sunday @ Long Branch, 2:00-5:00 pm
Fourth Saturday @ Benjamin Banneker Park, 10:00-12:00 pm

Fourth Sunday @ Ft. Bennett Park, 10:00-12:00 pm

Sponsored by Arlington County Invasive Plant Program.

For more information and to register, send an email or call 703-228-1862.

Get Active with EcoAction Arlington in August: County Fair, Energy Masters and More