Environment - Arlington County
Green It
A series of workshops to help you make environmentally friendly choices for home, work, and community! FALL 2015
A R L I N G T O N
http://environment.arlingtonva.us
OCTOBER (continued)
SEPTEMBER
Pups in the Park
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015, 7– 8:30 PM
Grab a cup of coffee and the leash for this morning dog walk with a naturalist. Learn about your dog’s connection with our natural surroundings and increase your own as we explore the park. Well-socialized dogs only, please. Participants are required to keep their dog on a six-foot leash, have current vaccinations and licensing, and pick up after their dog. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Go to parks.arlingtonva.us/ to register. Saturday, September 12, 10 –11 AM. Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center. For information: 703-228-3403. To register: #612945-E Saturday, October 10, 10–11 AM. Meet at Potomac Overlook Park. For information 703-528-5406. To register: #612945-F Saturday, November 7, 10–11 AM. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center. For information 703-228-6535. To register: #612945-G SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1– 4 PM
Long Branch Nature Center Native Plant Sale Want to make your yard welcoming to local birds, bees and butterflies? Plant native and they will come! Choose from a great selection of attractive, tough plants that support pollinators and other wildlife. Rain date: Sunday, September 20, 1– 4 PM. For information, call 703-228-6535.
Do the Light Switch and Get a FREE LED Bulb! Ready to switch to the most efficient, durable, versatile light bulb available today? Be Smart, Think LED! Bring an old incandescent bulb to one of our light switch events, and AIRE will give you an LED bulb*—a $7 value —for free! One per household; while supplies last! www.ArlingtonEnergy.us Sunday, September 6, 8 AM–12 PM — Westover Farmer’s Market Saturday, September 19, 8 AM–12 PM — Courthouse Farmer’s Market Saturday, October 3, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM—ECARE Saturday, October 3, 10 AM–12 PM — Central Library Saturday, October 10, 10 AM–12 PM— Central Library Saturday, October 17, 10 AM–12 PM— Central Library Saturday, October 24, 10 AM–12 PM— Central Library Saturday, October 31, 10 AM–12 PM— Central Library
Fall Composting Workshop Stop bagging leaves and put them to work improving the soil in your garden. Conducted by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Sign up at mgnv.org Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Walk and Bike to School Day 2015 Part of a month-long celebration, Walk and Bike to School Day encourages students to use active transportation— whether two feet or two wheels—to get to school. This annual event also teaches students about the health and environmental benefits of walking and biking and raises community awareness about the importance of pedestrian/bike safety and safe routes to schools. Rain date: October 14. For tips on getting involved and more information on walking and biking to school, visit WalkArlington.com or contact [email protected]. OCTOBER 15, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
How to Build a Better Home Have you been considering adding onto or making renovations to your home? Or are you planning to build a new home? Come and hear from a local builder and the Arlington County Green Home Choice program manager about building techniques that will make your home more comfortable, quiet, energy efficient, and durable. You will also view parts of a new documentary series that was made with Arlington TV on this topic. For more information, call 703-228-4792. Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16th Street SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 3:30– 5:00 PM
Champion Trees Bike Ride Marvel at some of Arlington’s most spectacular trees on this ride. Fall color— and falling leaves—makes this a great time of year to appreciate trees. We’ll proceed at a leisurely pace, stopping at points of natural and environmental interest along the way. Ages 16 and up. Bring your own bike and water, snacks and repair kit. 703-228-6535. FREE. Go to parks.arlingtonva.us/ Register #612845-D Meet at the Caboose at Bluemont Park
OCTOBER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 3–5 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 8:30 AM –3 PM
Fall Fungi 101 Hike
E-CARE
Don’t be stumped by spores or mystified by mycelium! Learn the basics and then join us on a walk with a naturalist to explore the array of ephemeral mushrooms and practice our ID skills. Ages 16 and up. 703-228-3403. Go to parks.arlingtonva.us/ to register, #612845-E, $10.
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, linens and more! Serviceable bikes will be collected by Bikes for the World (BfW) to be sent to countries where they are needed for basic transportation. E-CARE is open to Arlington residents and employees only; bring your ID. Commercial or business waste will not be accepted. For more information, visit arlingtonva.us and search ’E-CARE.’ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Road SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 9 AM – 3 PM
Urban Agricultural Symposium Keynote speaker will discuss indoor urban agriculture; sessions include community gardening, small space gardening, mushroom production, and more. More information/registration at bit.ly/UrbanAgSymposium. Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street
Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center
NOVEMBER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 10 AM – 12 PM
Homeowner Rain Garden Workshop Learn how to properly locate, design, construct and maintain a small-scale rain garden— a landscaped area that is designed to capture rain water and allow it to soak into the ground. Rain gardens allow polluted runoff from roads and buildings to infiltrate into the ground, slowing its flow and preventing pollutants from reaching local streams and the Potomac River, a drinking water supply for the region. To register, email [email protected] Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax
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A series of workshops to help you make environmentally friendly choices for home, work, and community! FALL 2015
A R L I N G T O N
http://environment.arlingtonva.us
OCTOBER (continued)
SEPTEMBER
Pups in the Park
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015, 7– 8:30 PM
Grab a cup of coffee and the leash for this morning dog walk with a naturalist. Learn about your dog’s connection with our natural surroundings and increase your own as we explore the park. Well-socialized dogs only, please. Participants are required to keep their dog on a six-foot leash, have current vaccinations and licensing, and pick up after their dog. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Go to parks.arlingtonva.us/ to register. Saturday, September 12, 10 –11 AM. Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center. For information: 703-228-3403. To register: #612945-E Saturday, October 10, 10–11 AM. Meet at Potomac Overlook Park. For information 703-528-5406. To register: #612945-F Saturday, November 7, 10–11 AM. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center. For information 703-228-6535. To register: #612945-G SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1– 4 PM
Long Branch Nature Center Native Plant Sale Want to make your yard welcoming to local birds, bees and butterflies? Plant native and they will come! Choose from a great selection of attractive, tough plants that support pollinators and other wildlife. Rain date: Sunday, September 20, 1– 4 PM. For information, call 703-228-6535.
Do the Light Switch and Get a FREE LED Bulb! Ready to switch to the most efficient, durable, versatile light bulb available today? Be Smart, Think LED! Bring an old incandescent bulb to one of our light switch events, and AIRE will give you an LED bulb*—a $7 value —for free! One per household; while supplies last! www.ArlingtonEnergy.us Sunday, September 6, 8 AM–12 PM — Westover Farmer’s Market Saturday, September 19, 8 AM–12 PM — Courthouse Farmer’s Market Saturday, October 3, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM—ECARE Saturday, October 3, 10 AM–12 PM — Central Library Saturday, October 10, 10 AM–12 PM— Central Library Saturday, October 17, 10 AM–12 PM— Central Library Saturday, October 24, 10 AM–12 PM— Central Library Saturday, October 31, 10 AM–12 PM— Central Library
Fall Composting Workshop Stop bagging leaves and put them to work improving the soil in your garden. Conducted by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Sign up at mgnv.org Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Walk and Bike to School Day 2015 Part of a month-long celebration, Walk and Bike to School Day encourages students to use active transportation— whether two feet or two wheels—to get to school. This annual event also teaches students about the health and environmental benefits of walking and biking and raises community awareness about the importance of pedestrian/bike safety and safe routes to schools. Rain date: October 14. For tips on getting involved and more information on walking and biking to school, visit WalkArlington.com or contact [email protected]. OCTOBER 15, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
How to Build a Better Home Have you been considering adding onto or making renovations to your home? Or are you planning to build a new home? Come and hear from a local builder and the Arlington County Green Home Choice program manager about building techniques that will make your home more comfortable, quiet, energy efficient, and durable. You will also view parts of a new documentary series that was made with Arlington TV on this topic. For more information, call 703-228-4792. Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16th Street SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 3:30– 5:00 PM
Champion Trees Bike Ride Marvel at some of Arlington’s most spectacular trees on this ride. Fall color— and falling leaves—makes this a great time of year to appreciate trees. We’ll proceed at a leisurely pace, stopping at points of natural and environmental interest along the way. Ages 16 and up. Bring your own bike and water, snacks and repair kit. 703-228-6535. FREE. Go to parks.arlingtonva.us/ Register #612845-D Meet at the Caboose at Bluemont Park
OCTOBER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 3–5 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 8:30 AM –3 PM
Fall Fungi 101 Hike
E-CARE
Don’t be stumped by spores or mystified by mycelium! Learn the basics and then join us on a walk with a naturalist to explore the array of ephemeral mushrooms and practice our ID skills. Ages 16 and up. 703-228-3403. Go to parks.arlingtonva.us/ to register, #612845-E, $10.
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, linens and more! Serviceable bikes will be collected by Bikes for the World (BfW) to be sent to countries where they are needed for basic transportation. E-CARE is open to Arlington residents and employees only; bring your ID. Commercial or business waste will not be accepted. For more information, visit arlingtonva.us and search ’E-CARE.’ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Road SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 9 AM – 3 PM
Urban Agricultural Symposium Keynote speaker will discuss indoor urban agriculture; sessions include community gardening, small space gardening, mushroom production, and more. More information/registration at bit.ly/UrbanAgSymposium. Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street
Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center
NOVEMBER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 10 AM – 12 PM
Homeowner Rain Garden Workshop Learn how to properly locate, design, construct and maintain a small-scale rain garden— a landscaped area that is designed to capture rain water and allow it to soak into the ground. Rain gardens allow polluted runoff from roads and buildings to infiltrate into the ground, slowing its flow and preventing pollutants from reaching local streams and the Potomac River, a drinking water supply for the region. To register, email [email protected] Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax
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