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 …
Tap IN! part 2 of 3
Choosing Tap Water Over Bottled Water (Continued from Tap IN, post Aug. 26th) The Natural Resources Defense’ Council has published a scientific’ study looking at the quality of’ bottled water. They tested 1,000′ bottles …
Tap IN!
Tap Water in Arlington, Part 1 of 3 On a hot summer day, nothing beats an icy-cold bottle of water. However,’ buying a single-use bottle of water is not necessarily the …
Make your Own Rain Barrel
You see your neighbors have them, now it’s time to make your own! ‘ Rainwater collection can help you save water for use in your yard, eliminate potential flooding in your …
Adopt-a-Street
Did you know that you, your school, place of work or worship, or other group can adopt a street in Arlington? It’s true, and it’s very easy to do! EcoAction …
Energy Masters Program Now Offers a Student Apprenticeship Track
Are you a high school or college-student who wants to have an impact? Are you an adult (teachers, coach, group leader, counselor, etc.) who works with youth and is looking …
Thank You Summer Solstice Volunteers
Many thanks to the dozens of volunteers who joined us on the longest night of the year to enjoy refreshments, connect with others who are passionate about protecting our …
Congratulations Arlington Energy Masters Graduates!
EcoAction Arlington, Viriginia Cooperative Extension and Thrive Arlington came together last Wednesday to honor this year’s graduates from the 2012-13 Arlington Energy Masters training program and to celebrate the accomplishments …
EcoAction Arlington Members Only Tour of Trade Center – New Date!
The EcoAction Arlington Members Only tour of the Arlington Trade Center has been rescheduled due to the weather last Friday. The new tour date is included below.’ Ever wonder what …
Arlington Energy Masters at Work!
Thank you Arlington Energy Masters Volunteers! Thanks to the 36 volunteers who joined us’ on Saturday’ and spent a collective 218 hours improving the efficiency of the apartments at Queen’s Court. ‘ As …
Join EcoAction Arlington on a Tour of the Arlington Trade Center
Ever wonder what happens to the waste that gets picked up at the curb, dropped off by residents, and collected from county street and sidewalk projects ? Here is your …
Thanks to JBG Employees – Cleanup and Invasive Plant Removal
Many, many thanks to the many, many employees from JBG, Inc. who joined EcoAction Arlington last Thursday for a morning muscle work. Volunteers cleaned up EcoAction Arlington’s adopted section of …