Get Your Native Plants Here!
Fall Native Plant Sales The benefits of using native plants are endless! They are good for your garden (plants thrive in their natural habitat). They are good for native …
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Workshop: New Tools for Capturing Citizen Data
New Tools for Capturing Citizen Data September 24, 2013 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NVRC Office, 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 510, Fairfax, VA 2203 Cost: Free! Are you a government …
Arlington Restaurants honored for “Green Dining”
Slow Food DC has announced their 2013 Snail of Approval recipients, which includes five Arlington restaurants and shops! The Slow Food DC (SFDC) chapter represents the national capitol area. ‘ SFDC …
Organic Vegetable Demonstration Garden
Taste and Tour of Organic Vegetable Demonstration Garden Sunday, September 15th, 1:30-3:30 p.m.’ Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington Park in the lot and walk past the …
Get Your Native Plants Here!
Mark your calendars! The Long Branch Fall Plant Sale is coming soon. Long Branch Nature Center – Fall Plant Sale Saturday, September 21st (Rain Date September 22) 1:00 – 3:00 …
TAP IN! Part 3
This post is part three of a three part series on Tap Water in Arlington. Please subscribe to our blog to receive future posts directly to your email box or …
Four Mile Run Park Cleanup – Join Us!
Tired of seeing trash in our public parks? Well here is your chance to pitch in and clean up! The International Coastal Cleanup is an annual event sponsored by the …
Tap IN! part 2 of 3
Choosing Tap Water Over Bottled Water (Continued from Tap IN, post Aug. 26th) The Natural Resources Defense’ Council has published a scientific’ study looking at the quality of’ bottled water. They tested 1,000′ bottles …
Tap IN!
Tap Water in Arlington, Part 1 of 3 On a hot summer day, nothing beats an icy-cold bottle of water. However,’ buying a single-use bottle of water is not necessarily the …
Make your Own Rain Barrel
You see your neighbors have them, now it’s time to make your own! ‘ Rainwater collection can help you save water for use in your yard, eliminate potential flooding in your …
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 …
Energy Masters Program Now Offers a Student Apprenticeship Track
Are you a high school or college-student who wants to have an impact? Are you an adult (teachers, coach, group leader, counselor, etc.) who works with youth and is looking …
Thank You Summer Solstice Volunteers
Many thanks to the dozens of volunteers who joined us on the longest night of the year to enjoy refreshments, connect with others who are passionate about protecting our …
EcoAction Arlington Members Only Tour of Trade Center – New Date!
The EcoAction Arlington Members Only tour of the Arlington Trade Center has been rescheduled due to the weather last Friday. The new tour date is included below. Ever wonder what …
Arlington Energy Masters at Work!
Thank you Arlington Energy Masters Volunteers! Thanks to the 36 volunteers who joined us on Saturday and spent a collective 218 hours improving the efficiency of the apartments at Queen’s Court. As …
Join EcoAction Arlington on a Tour of the Arlington Trade Center
Ever wonder what happens to the waste that gets picked up at the curb, dropped off by residents, and collected from county street and sidewalk projects ? Here is your …
Thanks to JBG Employees – Cleanup and Invasive Plant Removal
Many, many thanks to the many, many employees from JBG, Inc. who joined EcoAction Arlington last Thursday for a morning muscle work. Volunteers cleaned up EcoAction Arlington’s adopted section of …
Join us for an Energy Masters Open House
Join us for an Open House for the Arlington Energy Masters Date: Wednesday, June 26 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location:’ Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22206 …
Thanks to Invasive Plant Removal Volunteers!
Many thanks to the volunteers who came out last Saturday to join RiP (Remove Invasive Plants) and EcoAction Arlington on Invasive Plant Removal Day. Volunteers worked in Guston Woods and …
Arlington Energy Masters Win Green Giant Award
Wonderful news! EcoAction Arlington is pleased to share that the Arlington Energy Masters, the corps of volunteers who make energy and water saving improvements in affordable housing units in Arlington, …
Congratulations to Northside Social’s Bridie McCulla
Congratulations to Bridie McCulla Winner of the EcoAction Arlington of Cupcakes 35th Anniversary Cupcake Contest! at the EcoAction Arlington Green Living Expo on Sunday, April 21st. Bridie’s winning tasty treat …
Celebrate Earth Day on April 21 with EcoAction Arlington
Join us at EcoAction Arlington’s 4th Annual Green Living Expo Looking to green your home, condo, apartment or lifestyle? Please join us at the 4th-Annual Green Living Expo for good, …
EcoAction Arlington of Cupcakes Contest – Seeking K-12 Student Judge
To celebrate 35 years of promoting sustainable lifestyles, EcoAction Arlington is excited to announce the’ EcoAction Arlington of Cupcakes‘ contest at the’ Green Living Expo and Earth Week Community Fair‘ on Sunday, April 21 …
Say NO to Bottled H2O!
We are excited to invite you to a special forum that we are co-sponsoring with George Mason University and others: Say NO to Bottled H2O! A Special Public Forum Monday, …