Update February 18, 2026
Thanks to everyone who joined the EcoAction Arlington Rooted In Our Community luncheon Thursday, February 12 at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington to celebrate our work to address tree inequity in Arlington County. We were thrilled to bring together our partners, supporters and volunteers to showcase the trees planted in our 13 equity neighborhoods. Thanks to County Board leaders Julius D. “JD” Spain, Sr., Matt de Ferranti, Susan Cunningham, Maureen Coffey, and Takis Karantonis for attending our celebration. We look forward to the ongoing work needed to improve tree canopy for every zip code in Arlington County.
Thanks to a generous donor, we have a matching gift challenge in place through March 4 to support this critical work. All donations received (up to $750) will be doubled! This opportunity is only available for a limited time! Please contribute before midnight March 4 and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $750. Your gift today will help grow Arlington’s tree canopy where it is needed most.
Please join EcoAction Arlington for an intimate luncheon to celebrate our first three years increasing tree canopy in Arlington in 13 target neighborhoods and our goal to make green spaces accessible to every community member, regardless of where they live. This event will bring together partners, supporters, and community leaders to champion and enhance our tree planting and community engagement efforts.
Tickets are $50 with early bird pricing of $40 available through 1/27. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Tuesday 2/10.
We believe everyone should have access to the Rooted In Our Community luncheon. To support this, we offer fee waivers by request. Please email office@ecoactionarlington.org to request a fee waiver or reduced price ticket.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
The Honorable Julius D. “JD” Spain, Sr., Arlington County Board Member, will be providing welcoming remarks
Busboys and Poets is presenting a vegan lunch with starter, entree and dessert. You will be asked to make your meal selections when you purchase your ticket.
Please also consider becoming an event sponsor at one of the following levels:
- Root Sponsor – $100
- Leaf Sponsor – $250
- Branch Sponsor – $500
- Tree Sponsor – $1,000
- Forest Sponsor – $5,000
EcoAction Arlington sponsors help us further our vision by ensuring the availability of funds to plan, develop, and execute programs. Sponsors will be recognized at the event and in the event publicity.
We are also pleased to announce a challenge match. All donations and sponsorships received up to $1,000 will be matched 1:1. (Note – individual luncheon ticket sales are ineligible for the match.)
Thank you for standing with your neighbors and coming together to support environmental justice in Arlington County.
EcoAction Arlington Annual Volunteer Social on 1/13/2026