2015 Action Arlington Annual Meeting, Home Show & Garden Expo and More Green Events

March 2015 Events

We hope that you can join us at one of the many great, green events we have coming up this month.

We hope you can join us at our feature event, EcoAction Arlington’s 37th Annual Meeting …

Combating Climate Change:
From Policy to Practical Action

Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Navy League Building, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington

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Join us for this engaging and informative forum featuring:

Welcoming remarks by Mr. Walter Tejada, Arlington County Board and’ Virginia Senator Barbara Favola.
The latest global climate change research and related impacts, by Andrea’ McGimsey’ with the’ Climate Reality Project.
An overview of Arlington County’s participation in the’ Georgetown University Energy Prize‘ by Richard Dooley, Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy, Arlington County Department of Environmental Services.
A showcase of new products and trends with energy-efficient lighting by Dave Cramer, Regional Manager with’ Colonial Electric.
Information about easy ways that individuals can reduce their impact.
An overview of EcoAction Arlington’s programming for 2015.
The election of the EcoAction Arlington board of directors.

Light refreshments courtesy of’ Whole Foods

Please register’ online‘ by’ March 10.

EcoAction Arlington Upcoming Events

Arlington Home Show and Garden Expo’

Saturday,’ March 7, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd Street, Arlington.

EcoAction Arlington is pleased to be partnering with the Arlington Home Show to provide a special section,’ Green@Home, featuring products and services for sustainable living. Hope to see you there!

Four Mile Run Watershed Cleanup
Saturday,’ March 14, 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Two Locations: Jennie Dean Park and Arlington Mill Park

EcoAction Arlington is partnering with the Arlington Park Rangers on the is annual cleanup, where volunteers will remove trash and debris from the parks and stream.
Sign up today!

Plastic Paradise Film Screening
Wednesday, April 15, Doors:’ 6:30, Film:’ 7:30, Q&A Following Film
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse,

2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington

Join EcoAction Arlington, the Mt. Vernon Chapter of the Sierra Club and Tap in Arlington, for a screening and discussion of the award-winning film, “Plastic Paradise,” during which filmmaker Angela Sun explores a remote tropical paradise that has become a plastic landfill. Tickets: $10.’ Learn more and buy tickets in advance.

Go Gaga for Green

Saturday, April 25, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

George Mason’s Founders Hall, ‘ 3351 Fairfax Drive,’ ‘ Arlington
Join us at this family friendly, community-wide gathering and silent auction to celebrate Earth Day!’ Buy your tickets today!

Local and Regional Events

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

Cowspiracy: ‘ The’ Sustainability’ Secret
Wednesday, March 11, ‘ 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
8200 Strawberry Lane, Fairfax, VA
View this groundbreaking film about the impact of animal agriculture on global warming. ‘ Reserve your tickets today!

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Introduction to Sustainable Gardening
Monday, March 16, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington

Environmental Film Festival
March 17 -29th
Various locations in the DMV‘ This Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital is the world’s premiere showcase of environmentally themed films. This annual festival features more than 150 films.’ View the schedule and learn more.‘ ‘

Sustainable Manufacturing Workshop
Thursday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
1500 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria
Leaders in Energy presents their 1st workshop on “Sustainable Manufacturing: Building The Circular Economy in the Washington DC/ Baltimore MD/Northern VA Region.” ‘ ‘ Learn More Today!

Spring Garden Kick-Off
Saturday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington Central Library Auditorium
This event will include an overview of urban agriculture in Arlington; presentations on schoolyard and community-based gardens, permaculture, rooftop and container gardening, rainwater recovery and irrigation; ‘ and much more! The program is free and open to the public.’ Learn more.

Rain Barrel Sale and Workshop
Saturday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington
Pre-made Rain barrel sale’ ‘ $65 per barrel

Sunday, March 22, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Mason District Gov. Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Make your own rain barrel workshop -‘ .’ ‘ $55 per barrel
You must’ pre-register’ for all the rain barrel sales or workshops!