EcoAction Arlington hosts signature events annually throughout the year. All details and registration will be available on our Events Calendar at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Contact our Programs Team at volunteer@ecoactionarlington.org with any questions or concerns.
Volunteer Social
The Volunteer Social is an annual EcoAction Arlington signature event that is held in-person at the beginning of the year, usually in January. Start a new year with a new resolution to volunteer for the environment. This is an opportunity to mix and mingle with our staff, board, and volunteers and learn about all the opportunities available to become involved in creating a more sustainable Arlington community.
MLK Day of Service
MLK DAY OF SERVICE
We are proud to partner with Volunteer Arlington, a program of the Leadership Center of Arlington, for the MLK Day of Service.
The MLK Day of Service is an annual signature EcoAction Arlington event held every year on MLK Day in January.
This national holiday aims to transform Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s teachings into individual and community action, working towards his vision of a beloved community. Volunteer Arlington honors this day by connecting individuals of all ages across Arlington and Northern Virginia to engage in meaningful service.
Further details and registration will be posted at least 30 days before the event. Contact our Programs Team at volunteer@ecoactionarlington.org with any questions or concerns.
Annual Meeting
EcoAction Arlington Annual Meeting
EcoAction Arlington holds an annual meeting yearly in March usually at Washington-Liberty High School Cafeteria. The program usually includes a featured presentation on a theme and opens with a reception, exhibits from local organizations, and light refreshments. Following the reception, there will be welcom remarks, an overview of EcoAction Arlington programming for the year, the election of our board of directors, and the featured presentation with breakout sessions. All paid members are eligible to vote during the election of the board of directors. Registration is required and will be available online and at the door.
Not yet a member? Please join when registering for this event, support our work creating a sustainable community, and you’ll be eligible to vote at the meeting and will be signed up to receive our newsletter & updates. Not sure if you’re a member? Please contact office@ecoactionarlington.org to check your membership status.
Past Exhibitors include:
- Arlington County Office of Sustainability & Environmental Management
- Arlington Regional Master Naturalists
- Defensores de la Cuenca
- Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
- NAACP Arlington Branch
- Plant Nova Natives Arlington/Alexandria
- Potomac River Keeper Network
- Quiet Clean Nova, Quiet Clean Virginia Foundation
- The Rounds
- Sierra Club Potomac River Group
- VCE Master Gardeners
- Water for People NOVA
Information on Getting There & Parking
The Washington – Liberty venue is located at 1301 N. Stafford Street, Arlington, 22201.
We meet in the cafeteria. The cafeteria is on the 1st floor on the South side of the building. All guests must enter from the front door facing Stafford Street, entrance #1. After entering, you will go straight and the cafeteria will be on your right.
Find driving directions on the schools website. There is a parking garage adjacent to the building over I-66 as well as street parking along some parts of N. Stafford Street. You can access the garage from either N. Stafford Street or N. 15th Street.
There are handicap spaces out in front of the building as well as handicap spaces on the top parking deck lot A.
We encourage you to go car-free to the event if you are able. The school is accessible from:
- Metro on the Orange line to either Ballston or Virginia Square
- Art bus 52, 53 or 62
- Metro bus 38B
- There is a Capital Bikeshare station in front of the school
- Try Car-Free-Near-Me to find sustainable ways to travel around Arlington.
International Coastal Cleanup
Annual Trash Tally & Cleanup
The Annual Cleanup and Trash Tally is an annual signature EcoAction Arlington event held every year in conjunction with Clean Virginia Waterways in the Fall, usually September.
Sponsored globally by the Ocean Conservancy, the ICC prompts volunteers to become citizen scientists by collecting data about the litter they remove. This helps identify trends and solutions to reduce plastic pollution.
EcoAction Arlington reports the data collected with Arlington County. Clean Virginia Waterways shares the data with policy makers, local and state government and others working to reduce litter.
We ask that you wear sturdy shoes that may get wet, bring a reusable water bottle (no single-use bottles please), your own gloves, and any sunscreen/insect spray that you may wish to use. EcoAction Arlington will have on hand extra gloves, all the trash and recycle bags needed.
This is a great event for families and groups! All ages are welcome. Adults must accompany children under 18. Registration required. Further details and registration will be posted 30 days before the event.
Earth Day Cleanup
The Earth Day Cleanup is an annual signature EcoAction Arlington event held every year around Earth Day in April.
Volunteers clean up trash and debris along Four Mile Run and from a local park. All ages are welcome. Adults must accompany children under 13. Registration required. Further details and registration will be posted 30 days before the event.
EcoExtravaganza
The EcoExtravaganza celebrates our efforts working to make Arlington one of the top sustainable communities in the country and all who make that work possible. All of the proceeds of the EcoExtravaganza go toward the mission of educating, advocating, and acting to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis.
Summer Solstice
The summer Solstice Celebration is an annual signature EcoAction Arlington event held every year in the evening close to the Summer Solstice on June 20.
Volunteers participate in a service project on one of the longest days of the year, engaging in caring for our environment. The service project is followed by a celebration with fellowship and light refreshments. All ages are welcome. Adults must accompany children under 13. Registration required. Further details and registration will be posted 30 days before the event.
Volunteer Orientation and Leadership Training
EcoAction Arlington offers volunteer orientations throughout the year either in-person or virtual to learn about lead volunteer roles with EcoAction Arlington.
There are currently no upcoming sessions. Please check this page again for upcoming sessions and registration.
EcoAction Arlington is open and inclusive to all, if you are a person with a disability and/or need accommodations to participate in an EcoAction Arlington event, please contact us at (703) 228-6427/ TDD 800-828-1120 or email: office@ecoactionarlington.org to discuss reasonable accommodations at least five days prior to the event.
For student service hours: EcoAction Arlington will provide documentation of service hours for any students participating in a service event. Students should bring paperwork to the event.