Get Involved

On this page, you can find out about upcoming events. ACE sponsors both volunteer events, such as stream cleanups, invasive plant removals, highway cleanups, and storm drain markings, and educational Green Living events. Take the Green Living Pledge today and help make Arlington a cleaner and greener place! We would be happy to set up a service event for your group: Email or call 703-228-6406 for more information.

Volunteer with ACE. ACE is seeking volunteers to assist with our summer outreach events. Contact the ACE office at volunteer@arlingtonvironment.org or 703-228-6406 to get additional details or to sign up for a volunteer shift.

• Peru Festival, Gunston/ Shirley Park, Sunday, July 25, 12 to 6 p.m.
• Ecuador Festival, Barcroft Park, Sunday, August 8, 12 to 6 p.m.
• Whole Foods Farmers' Market, Tuesday, August 10, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Courthouse Farmers' Market, Saturday, August 14, 8 a.m. to noon.
• Arlington County Fair, August 19-22

Hallowgreen is coming. Save the date. Plan to join us at our gala fundraiser on Wednesday, October 27, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. VIP Reception at Twisted Vines Bottleshop and Bistro, 2803 Columbia Pike, Arlington. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Main Event at The Salsa Room, 2619 Columbia Pike, Arlington. Buy tickets on or before September 21 for early bird rates.

Other Local and Regional Events

Contact the sponsoring organization for information and to register for the events listed below.

Our Task 2010 Summer Conference. Saturday, July 31. 10:00am to 4:00pm. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201, in the auditorium. Hear young people's concerns about the future of Earth and participate in round-table discussions about what we can do individually and collectively. Registration is free, but space is limited, so please register online before July 26. Contact Sefanit Mesfin of Our Task with questions.

Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Landscaping Contest. This is a chance to showcase gardens and landscapes that please the environment as well as the eye. Novice gardeners, students, schools, businesses and professionals are all welcome to enter. Application information.

Invasive Plant Removal Events. Help protect our watersheds and keep Arlington County parks beautiful. There are several monthly invasive plant removal events sponsored by Arlington County Invasive Plant Program. For more information and to register, email Mary, call 703-228-1862, or visit www.arlingtonva.us (search for "invasive"). See a map of these locations.

• First Tuesdays @ Zachary Taylor Park (Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2)
• Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods (Aug 14, Sep 11, Oct 9)
• Second Sundays @ Gulf Branch (Aug 15, Sep 12, Oct 10)
• Third Saturdays @ Tuckahoe Park (Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 16)
• Third Sundays @ Long Branch (Aug 22, Sep 19, Oct 17)
• Fourth Saturdays @ Benjamin Banneker (Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 23)

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Find Out More!

• Sign up for the ACE E-Newsletter
• Subscribe to The Arlington Environment

Complete an ACE Volunteer Application

• Volunteer Application to print and mail (pdf)
• Volunteer Application to email (MS Word)

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Other Local Environmental Events and Volunteer Opportunities

• Arlington County Volunteer Office
• Green It Arlington
• Invasive Plant Program
• Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
• Potomac Conservancy
• Trail Voice
• Virginia Cooperative Extension - Arlington Office
• Vounteer Match
• MORE LINKS

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