Our Annual Fall Stream Cleanup & Trash Tally Rescheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026
NEW DATE: us on Sept 26, 2026 for our Annual Fall Stream Cleanup & Trash Tally at Barcroft Park. All are welcome. Registration is required.
Interested in Getting a Native Tree Planted in Your Yard? Get a head start on our next cycle!
Thinking of planting a tree on your property? Prepare now and be ready to receive a free tree next Spring!
Become an EcoAmbassador This Fall
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Applications Open for EcoAmbassadors Local Climate Action Program Local residents looking to make a meaningful difference in our community can now apply for the 2026–2027 cohort of …
Inaugural EcoAmbassadors Class Complete Training on November 5, 2025
On 11/5/2025 the inaugural class of EcoAmbassadors completed their training.
Announcing EcoAmbassadors
Apply to become an EcoAmbassador and volunteer in our community for our environment. Deadline extended to October 01.
Free Trees Available for Fall 2025
Applications now open for Fall 2025 Tree Planting through June 23
Energy Masters – a model for community-powered sustainability
The Energy Masters program was featured on the PIR website in April 2025. PIR serves the public interest online. Based in Reston, Virginia, Public Interest Registry is a nonprofit organization …
November 2024 EcoAdvocate
November 2024 NEWSLETTER Please let the County Board know that you want to see a robust building decarbonization program that will reduce energy use and phase out fossil fuels for …
What You Can Do: A Climate-Friendly and Healthy Diet
Most of us are aware that shifting to a vegan or vegetarian diet can have a big impact in reducing our individual carbon footprint. For social, cultural, and emotional reasons, …
Let’s Make the FY2025 Budget a Climate Budget
EcoAction Arlington is urging the County Board to leverage its budget decisions to accelerate County efforts to achieve its carbon neutrality goal.
Become a Heat Watch Volunteer
You can sign up here to volunteer. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, June 6, 2023. Anyone with questions about volunteering in Arlington can contact Susan Agolini at Marymount University, …
EcoAction Arlington Statement on Justice and Inclusion
As in a natural ecosystem, when one member of the community is harmed, the impact ripples through the environment and damages all living organisms in the community. The murder of George Floyd is another terrible example of the deep injustices experienced by …
Virtual Community Earth Month Cleanup Results
Thanks to everybody who took part in our Virtual Community Cleanup for Earth Month 2020! In total, we collected 742 pieces of trash totaling 193 gallons. The graph shows the …
Tree Canopy Fund – 2015 Grant Cycle Now Open
Tree Canopy Fund Program – 2015 Grant Cycle Now Open EcoAction Arlington is now accepting’ expression of interest forms for neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, and other groups interested in applying to …
You, too, can Adopt-a-Street in Arlington
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …