Did you know that there has been a 69% rise in asthma in Arlington Public School students between 2009-2010 and 2013-2014? EcoAction Arlington is seeking input on vehicle idling in and around Arlington Public Schools’ (APS) facilities in an effort to promote cleaner air and better health for everyone, but most especially our children. This Continue Reading »
Get to Know’ EcoAction Arlington’ Social’ – Networking and Information Session Tuesday,’ January’ 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Whole Foods, 2700 Wilson Blvd., Arlington 22201 Free! Sure, you’ve heard of’ EcoAction Arlington. You may have even volunteered with or donated to’ EcoAction Arlington. But, have you ever wondered about what makes this tiny non-profit organization with a huge environmental impact tick? Join us for Continue Reading »
Saturday, December 5th marked the first work day for our newly trained Energy Masters volunteers, who completed their training last month. The newly trained volunteers were joined by a solid team of returning energy masters, totally 29 volunteers for the day. These volunteers logged roughly 200 volunteer service hours in one day. A huge thanks Continue Reading »
As the giving season gets underway, consider giving a gift that keeps on giving: membership in EcoAction Arlington! Gift donations can be made throughout the year, but please order by December 20th if you would like to donate your gift in celebration of the holiday season. (Note gifts will be mailed to recipients on Monday, December Continue Reading »
Ready to take a small step that will have a big impact? Donate to EcoAction Arlington as part of #GivingTuesday Here is how your donation can help: $35 will provide trash bags and gloves to clean up one Arlington stream. $50 will fund a recycling presentation for one Arlington classroom. $500 will plant two trees Continue Reading »
The problem is big. We’re small.’ There’s not much we can do, right?’ WRONG! On Sunday, November 8, join EcoAction Arlington for a conversation about the many ways that Arlingtonians can tackle climate change, whether by reducing our carbon footprints at home or working toward action on a larger scale. On the agenda: Get up Continue Reading »
EcoAction Arlington is co-sponsoring two forums with the County Board Candidates:’ Audrey Clement, Katie Cristol, Christian Dorsey, and Mike McMenamin. Environmental County Board Candidates Forum Wednesday, October 7th, 7:00 ‘“ 9:00 p.m. Arlington Trade Center, Conference Room, 2700 S. Taylor Street Co-sponsored by the Arlington Parks Coalition, EcoAction Arlington, and TreeStewards The goal of this forum Continue Reading »
2015 Environmental County Board Candidates Forum Planning for Parks and a Green Arlington Wednesday, October 7, 2015 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arlington Trades Center Conference Center 2700 S. Taylor Street, Arlington Sponsored by Arlington Parks Coalition, EcoAction Arlington, and TreeStewards With County Board Candidates: Audrey Clement, Katie Cristol, Christian Dorsey, and Mike McMenamin. Learn Continue Reading »
From our friends in the Arlington County Department of Environmental Services Arlington’s Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015‘ |’ 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington E-CARE gives residents a chance to’ safely dispose of household hazardous materials and purchase compost bins. Residents may Continue Reading »
Northern’ Virginia Solar Home Tour Sunday, October 4, 2015 ‘ – Postponed to Sunday, October 11 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Two buildings located at 706 North Ivy Street, Arlington (two blocks from the Clarendon Metro stop (Orange/Silver line)) In conjunction with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) national solar home tour, there will two buildings Continue Reading »
