Before you unplug for the holidays, mark your calendar and save the date for these fun and engaging opportunities coming up in January.
Get to Know EcoAction Arlington Social: Networking and Information SessionWednesday, January 14, 2015, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Whole Foods, 2700 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
You get our emails. You may have even volunteered with or donated to EcoAction Arlington. But, have you ever wondered about what makes this tiny non-profit with a huge environmental impact tick?
Join us for a free, fun and informative social event where you can …
Network with EcoAction Arlington staff, board members, long-term volunteers and environmental professionals
Learn more about this powerhouse non-profit and our efforts to protect open spaces, preserve water quality, and promote energy efficiency
Enjoy light food refreshments
How to Go Solar as Part of a Co-op ~Final Info Session Thursday, January 15, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Navy League Building: 2300 Wilson Blvd.
This free workshop is intended for Arlington residents interested in going solar as a group and saving money on the total cost of a solar system.
Participants will learn about:
how solar technology works
the benefits of going solar as a group
how a solar co-op works and the cost savings available to participants ‘ by going through a single installer
the support available to guide homeowners through the process of going solar
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Park and Stream Cleanup Monday, January 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Barcroft Park, 4200 South Four Mile Run Dr.
Celebrate MLK Day by joining fellow volunteers in cleaning up trash along the stream and throughout Barcroft Park. Help keep one of our favorite neighborhood parks trash free!
This is one of our most popular clean-up events of the year, so please register in advance.
Calling All Teachers: Free Environmental Education Programs Delivered by EcoAction Arlington
Are you a teacher or do you know someone is who is? We need your help in spreading the word …
EcoAction Arlington is offering free environmental programs in Arlington schools during the school day and during extended day programs. These engaging programs offer students a chance to participate in hands-on activities that encourages stewardship of our planet and natural world. Current offerings include on recycling and paper making.
