Make a New Year’s Resolution to Volunteer with EcoAction Arlington
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. …
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January Calendar of Events
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 …
Join EcoAction Arlington on the Statewide Day of Service on 1/4
Participate in the Statewide Day of Service on 1/4 Did you know that this Saturday is the Virginia Inauguration Committee’s Day of Service? In celebration of the inauguration of Virginia’s …
Guston Middle School at Work on their Adopted Street
Earlier this fall, a team of 6th grade students from Guston Middle School in South Arlington joined EcoAction Arlington’s executive director, Elenor Hodges, to conduct their first cleanup of their …
Give to Support Arlington’s Air, Water, and Open Spaces
Thanks so much to everyone who has contributed to’ EcoAction Arlington’s campaign.’ We have raised $13,485 to help Arlington’s open spaces, trees, and air.‘ We need your support today to meet our goal …
Energy Efficiency Improvements in 32 Affordable Housing Units
This past Saturday, Arlington Energy Masters once again surpassed expectations by completing energy efficiency improvements in 32 affordable housing units at The Berkeley apartments in South Arlington. A team of …
How Will You Celebrate America Recycles Day?
Today, November 15th, is America Recycles Day, a day to focus on how you can increase and improve your recycling efforts in your home, school, office, and’ community. Arlington County …
Green Living Expo: Volunteer!
Save the Date Although many fall leaves are still clinging to trees, we are already thinking about spring and our 5th annual Green Living Expo, which is being held in …
Home Energy Audits: Part 3 of 3
Home Energy Audits:’ Part’ 3 of 3 This is the third post in a three part series about home energy audits, why they are important, who needs them and more. Subscribe …
Home Energy Audits: Part 2 of 3
Home Energy Audits:’ Part’ 2 of 3 This is the second post in a three part series about home energy audits, why they are important, who needs them and more. Subscribe …
Home Energy Audits: Part 1 of 3
Home Energy Audits:’ Part 1 of 3 This is the first in a three part series about home energy audits, why they are important, who needs them and more. Subscribe …
Looking to Volunteer? Stormdrain Marking Project in North Arlington
EcoAction Arlington is looking for volunteers to help mark storm drains with a ‘œDon’t Dump’ message in the Little Pimmit Run area of North Arlington on Saturday, November, 9th at …
Green Streets in Arlington
Communities throughout America are realizing the “green” potential of our community streets. ‘ Many policies and practices for minimizing environmental impact are essential in making our transportation system more sustainable, and …
Volunteers Needed: Energy Outreach in Schools
EcoAction Arlington Needs You to Deliver Energy Education in Schools Energy is one of the foremost issues being addressed here in Arlington, across the country, and around the world. EcoAction …
Celebrating 35 Years: Peter C. Interning at EcoAction Arlington
In honor of EcoAction Arlington’s 35th anniversary, we are launching a series of blog posts under the umbrella of “Celebrating 35 Years with Your Stories,” written by members of the …
The Trees are Choking!
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 …
Get Your Native Plants Here!
Fall Native Plant Sales The benefits of using native plants are endless! They are good for your garden (plants thrive in their natural habitat). They are good for native …
Workshop: New Tools for Capturing Citizen Data
New Tools for Capturing Citizen Data September 24, 2013 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NVRC Office, 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 510, Fairfax, VA 2203 Cost: Free! Are you a government …
Arlington Restaurants honored for “Green Dining”
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 …
Organic Vegetable Demonstration Garden
Taste and Tour of Organic Vegetable Demonstration Garden Sunday, September 15th, 1:30-3:30 p.m.’ Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington Park in the lot and walk past the …
Growing Native: Join us to Collect Seeds from Native Trees
Join EcoAction Arlington to collect tree seeds to be grown for restoration projects throughout the state as part of Growing Native. Native Seed CollectionSaturday, October 5, 2013 10:00 a.m. – …
Get Your Native Plants Here!
Mark your calendars! The Long Branch Fall Plant Sale is coming soon. Long Branch Nature Center – Fall Plant Sale Saturday, September 21st (Rain Date September 22) 1:00 – 3:00 …
TAP IN! Part 3
This post is part three of a three part series on Tap Water in Arlington. Please subscribe to our blog to receive future posts directly to your email box or …
Four Mile Run Park Cleanup – Join Us!
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 …