Arlingtonva
Green It
A series of workshops to help you make environmentally friendly choices for home, work, and community! SPRING 2016
A R L I N G T O N
http://environment.arlingtonva.us
MARCH
APRIL (continued)
MARCH 3, 7 – 8:45 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Arlington’s Forests and Streams: Status of Our Local Ecosystem
E-CARE
Join staff from the Arlington County Department of Environmental Services and Parks and Recreation to learn about the status of our local forests and streams and the challenges facing our natural areas. FREE. https://today.arlingtonva.us/event/2370 Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2 – 4 PM
Dispose of hazardous household materials, computer monitors, and televisions ($15 fee for computers and a $20 fee for televisions), and recycle small metal items, electronics, shoes, clothes, and linens. Serviceable bikes will be collected by Bikes for the World (BfW) to be sent to countries where they are needed for basic transportation. ECARE is open to Arlington residents and employees only; bring your ID. Commercial or business waste will not be accepted. For information, arlingtonva.us/recycle Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington
Going Native! Easy to Grow Plants for the Landscape This program, presented by VCE Master Gardeners, will focus on the characteristics of native plants, why they matter and how to incorporate them into a home garden. Best bets for sun, shade or in-between will also be discussed. FREE. Register at mgnv.org. Questions? Call 703-228-6414. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St., Alexandria SUNDAY MARCH 13, 1:30 –3 PM (RAIN DATE MARCH 20TH)
Solar Home Tour Tour a unique Arlington home that includes solar water heating, solar electric tied to a huge battery bank, a solar attic vent fan, and a geothermal heat pump. A rear sunroom adds passive solar heating and Virginia’s first electrochromic glass. A small office building also features solar electric roofing shingles, a small wind turbine and a hydrogen fuel cell charging a smart, web-enabled battery bank. FREE, no registration required. For information: 703-522-3049 or email [email protected] 706 N. Ivy Street, Arlington
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 3 – 5 PM
WalkArlington’s Shirlington Walkabout Celebrate spring on foot with a Shirlington Walkabout! This guided recreational walking tour highlights the unique blend of cultural institutions, recreational facilities, transportation options, shops, restaurants, and residences that make up this walkable, livable downtown. Discover how community investment has transformed Shirlington from a suburban shopping center to a walk-friendly destination. RAIN OR SHINE. FREE. All ages. Registration not required. For information, visit WalkArlington.com or contact [email protected] APRIL 30, 1 – 4 PM
Long Branch Nature Center Native Plant Sale Want to beautify your yard and make a home for birds and butterflies? Choose from a great select of native plants that are adapted to our local climate and wildlife. Order form available via email or order online at http://registration.arlingtonva.us. For information, call 703-228-6535. 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington
APRIL
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 5 – 8 PM
Go Gaga for Green!
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop Come to one of these workshops and make a rain barrel to collect rainwater for use in your yard and garden! PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register, or see the full list of workshops: arlingtonenvironment.org/barrel.php Cost: $55 per barrel; two barrels per household limit.
Join us for a family-friendly sustainability celebration with food, fun, a rain barrel silent auction and live entertainment including a fantastic lip sync battle. Proceeds will benefit three worthy organizations that support educational programs and energy efficiency for low-income families. GoGagaforGreen.gmu.edu Mason Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington
Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington
MAY / JUNE
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 3 – 4:30 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 10 AM
Making Bee Bundles
Turtle Trot 5K
Come make an inviting home for native bees. These little bees live alone and are great pollinators for the garden. We’ll use invasive bamboo to create these as an extra ‘good neighbor’ bonus! Adults and teens $5. Information: 703-228-3403. 632846-F
Festivities include a “real” turtle race, educational booths, games and fun for the whole family! Proceeds from the race help nature center staff help injured turtles until they are strong enough to be released back into the wild. Check in at 9 am; race starts at 10 am. Register at ACTIVE.COM. Adults $30; Kids 12 and under $15. This is a chip-timed race on a certified course.
Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Rd., Arlington
Lower Bluemont Park Picnic Shelter, N. 4th St. Entrance, Arlington SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 9 AM – 12 PM
Potomac Watershed Cleanup
SUNDAY JUNE 5 1 – 5 PM
Join in the annual regional watershed cleanup with more than 500 sites across the watershed. For details on cleanup sites, visit fergusonfoundation.org.
Follow us:
Sponsored by: www.facebook.com/ArlingtonDES
14th Annual Green Home & Garden Tour This tour is sponsored by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment and Arlington County DES. The tour brochure with locations will be at arlingtonenvironment.org by May 15th. Registration for the bike tour will be available by May 1st at arlingtonenvironment.org
A series of workshops to help you make environmentally friendly choices for home, work, and community! SPRING 2016
A R L I N G T O N
http://environment.arlingtonva.us
MARCH
APRIL (continued)
MARCH 3, 7 – 8:45 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Arlington’s Forests and Streams: Status of Our Local Ecosystem
E-CARE
Join staff from the Arlington County Department of Environmental Services and Parks and Recreation to learn about the status of our local forests and streams and the challenges facing our natural areas. FREE. https://today.arlingtonva.us/event/2370 Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2 – 4 PM
Dispose of hazardous household materials, computer monitors, and televisions ($15 fee for computers and a $20 fee for televisions), and recycle small metal items, electronics, shoes, clothes, and linens. Serviceable bikes will be collected by Bikes for the World (BfW) to be sent to countries where they are needed for basic transportation. ECARE is open to Arlington residents and employees only; bring your ID. Commercial or business waste will not be accepted. For information, arlingtonva.us/recycle Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington
Going Native! Easy to Grow Plants for the Landscape This program, presented by VCE Master Gardeners, will focus on the characteristics of native plants, why they matter and how to incorporate them into a home garden. Best bets for sun, shade or in-between will also be discussed. FREE. Register at mgnv.org. Questions? Call 703-228-6414. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St., Alexandria SUNDAY MARCH 13, 1:30 –3 PM (RAIN DATE MARCH 20TH)
Solar Home Tour Tour a unique Arlington home that includes solar water heating, solar electric tied to a huge battery bank, a solar attic vent fan, and a geothermal heat pump. A rear sunroom adds passive solar heating and Virginia’s first electrochromic glass. A small office building also features solar electric roofing shingles, a small wind turbine and a hydrogen fuel cell charging a smart, web-enabled battery bank. FREE, no registration required. For information: 703-522-3049 or email [email protected] 706 N. Ivy Street, Arlington
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 3 – 5 PM
WalkArlington’s Shirlington Walkabout Celebrate spring on foot with a Shirlington Walkabout! This guided recreational walking tour highlights the unique blend of cultural institutions, recreational facilities, transportation options, shops, restaurants, and residences that make up this walkable, livable downtown. Discover how community investment has transformed Shirlington from a suburban shopping center to a walk-friendly destination. RAIN OR SHINE. FREE. All ages. Registration not required. For information, visit WalkArlington.com or contact [email protected] APRIL 30, 1 – 4 PM
Long Branch Nature Center Native Plant Sale Want to beautify your yard and make a home for birds and butterflies? Choose from a great select of native plants that are adapted to our local climate and wildlife. Order form available via email or order online at http://registration.arlingtonva.us. For information, call 703-228-6535. 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington
APRIL
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 5 – 8 PM
Go Gaga for Green!
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop Come to one of these workshops and make a rain barrel to collect rainwater for use in your yard and garden! PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register, or see the full list of workshops: arlingtonenvironment.org/barrel.php Cost: $55 per barrel; two barrels per household limit.
Join us for a family-friendly sustainability celebration with food, fun, a rain barrel silent auction and live entertainment including a fantastic lip sync battle. Proceeds will benefit three worthy organizations that support educational programs and energy efficiency for low-income families. GoGagaforGreen.gmu.edu Mason Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington
Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington
MAY / JUNE
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 3 – 4:30 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 10 AM
Making Bee Bundles
Turtle Trot 5K
Come make an inviting home for native bees. These little bees live alone and are great pollinators for the garden. We’ll use invasive bamboo to create these as an extra ‘good neighbor’ bonus! Adults and teens $5. Information: 703-228-3403. 632846-F
Festivities include a “real” turtle race, educational booths, games and fun for the whole family! Proceeds from the race help nature center staff help injured turtles until they are strong enough to be released back into the wild. Check in at 9 am; race starts at 10 am. Register at ACTIVE.COM. Adults $30; Kids 12 and under $15. This is a chip-timed race on a certified course.
Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Rd., Arlington
Lower Bluemont Park Picnic Shelter, N. 4th St. Entrance, Arlington SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 9 AM – 12 PM
Potomac Watershed Cleanup
SUNDAY JUNE 5 1 – 5 PM
Join in the annual regional watershed cleanup with more than 500 sites across the watershed. For details on cleanup sites, visit fergusonfoundation.org.
Follow us:
Sponsored by: www.facebook.com/ArlingtonDES
14th Annual Green Home & Garden Tour This tour is sponsored by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment and Arlington County DES. The tour brochure with locations will be at arlingtonenvironment.org by May 15th. Registration for the bike tour will be available by May 1st at arlingtonenvironment.org
