Signature Events
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.
Events List
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
The Annual Meeting concluded in 2026 and is no longer recurring. Thank you to everyone who joined us over the years!
EcoAction Arlington held an annual meeting yearly, usually in March at Washington-Liberty High School Cafeteria, up until 2026. The program typically included a featured presentation with an opening reception, exhibits from local organizations, and light refreshments. Following the reception, were welcome remarks, an overview of EcoAction Arlington programming for that upcoming year, the election of our board of directors, and the featured presentation with breakout sessions. The event was FREE and open to the public. All paid members were eligible to vote during the election of the board of directors.
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
International Coastal Cleanup
The Annual Trash Tally and Cleanup 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 16. 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 16. 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.
Please check our Events Calendar for upcoming sessions.
EcoAction Arlington is open and inclusive to all, for reasonable accommodation, please contact us at (703) 228-6427/ TDD 800-828-1120 or email: office@ecoactionarlington.org 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.