If you know of an organization that works in our community and should be on this list,
please contact us with details.
Civic Events
ACE particpates in these events:
Arlington County Fair
Arlington County Multicultural Festivals
Clarendon Day (Clarendon Alliance)
Local Links
AIRE: Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions
Arlington County has launched an ambitious program to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Learn what individuals can do.
Alice Ferguson Foundation
From the rolling hills to the river shoreline, the Alice Ferguson Foundation shares the wonder and excitement of the farm, woodlands, wetlands and waterways of the Potomac River watershed with thousands of students, teachers and citizens every year.
Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County's own homepage.
Arlington County Citizens Advisory Groups
Arlington Outdoor Education Association, Inc.
The Outdoor Lab, as it's known to Arlington schoolchildren, is a volunteer-run, non-profit enterprise dedicated to providing all of Arlington's schoolchildren with outdoor learning experiences. Arguably the most popular field trip destination in the county, AOEA also runs summer camp sessions. For more information, write to the Arlington Outdoor Education Assoc., Inc. at P.O. Box 5646, Arlington, VA 22205.
Arlington ReLeaf
Arlington ReLeaf is a volunteer group which promotes
understanding and appreciation of the urban forest and backyard habitat. They also rescue
trees and organize tree planting projects. To contact Arlington ReLeaf call Rebecca Mead
at (703) 527-8706.
Arlington Trails
A County resource for those who use the trails in Arlington.
Audubon Naturalist Society
To learn about regional natural history or get
involved in stream stewardship and land use issues, call the Audubon Naturalist Society,
(301) 652-9188.
Audubon Society of Northern Virginia
For nature activities and programs, including Audubon at Home in Northern Virginia, call (703) 256-6895.
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
The helmet advocacy program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association.
Bikes for the World
Collects bicycles and delivers them to programs assisting the poor in
developing countries or in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Center for New American Dream
The Center for
a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the
environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Learn more about the Chesapeake Bay and join efforts to save it. Call the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at (301) 261-2350.
Clean Water Partners
The Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners include local governments, water and sewer authorities, and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission working collaboratively to reduce the amount of pollution reaching our waterways by broadcasting messages on proper disposal of pet waste and motor oil and proper lawn care practices to over a million residents of Northern Virginia.
DCNature.com
An informal group of wildlife biologists, amateur photographers, artists and educators who love the outdoors and want to engage with other like-minded people and share their photography creations.
Environment and Energy Conservation Commission
The Environment and Energy Conservation Commission (E2C2) is a County Board appointed advisory group that is responsible for reviewing and monitoring activities that affect the quality of the environment in Arlington. The public is welcome to attend E2C2 meetings. The Commission meets once a month and time is provided at the beginning of each meeting for public comments, questions and brief presentation. For more information contact Joan Kelsch, staff coordinator, at (703) 228-3599.
Fairfax County - Environment
Information on Environmental Policy, Environmental Resources, Health, Recycling and Waste Reduction, Trash Collection, and Disposal.
Four Mile Run Restoration Project
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission coordinates this project for environmental restoration of the channelized portion of Four Mile Run.
Four Mile Run: Reviving an Urban Stream
Documentary about Four Mile Run by local filmmaker Dave Eckert. Six minute version in QuickTime format.
Friends of Four Mile Run
The Friends of Four Mile Run is dedicated to the stewardship of Arlington's most important
stream. This site, created by local activists dedicated to preserving Four Mile Run, is full of history and the latest news, as well as ways that you can contribute to the cause.
Friends of Accotink Creek
Accotink Creek runs through one of the finest wildlife corridors in Fairfax County. Friends of Accotink Creek is a volunteer organization committed to protecting, promoting and restoring the water quality, natural habitat, and ecological well-being of the Accotink Creek watershed.
Green Home Choice Program
Arlington County has developed the Green Home Choice program as an incentive for homebuilders to build green. The program provides a listing of building techniques and components that result in a more efficient and healthy home.
The Green Miles
The Green Miles is a blogger, environmental activist, and communications professional based in Arlington.
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Working together with the staff of Virginia Cooperative Extension, Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia provide gardening-related community service. After extensive training, new Master Gardeners may choose from many different projects to complete 50 hours of service. Call the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at
(703) 228-6400 for more information.
National Wildlife Federation, Backyard
Habitat Program
For information and materials on how to turn your backyard into a habitat friendly to wildlife, contact the National Wildlife
Federation, Backyard Habitat Program, (800) 822-9919.
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
A nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving Northern Virginia's open space.
Pimmit Run Trail
Northern Virginia's Gateway to the American Discovery Trail.
Potomac Conservancy
The Potomac Conservancy has been protecting the health, beauty, and enjoyment of the Potomac River and its tributaries since 1993. They provide conservation solutions and hands-on restoration opportunities throughout the watershed, including the Potomac Gorge from Great Falls to Key Bridge, which is considered
America's premier urban wilderness.
Potomac Overlook Regional Park and Nature Center
Potomac Overlook combines beautiful parkland with a staffed nature center and offers educational programs, nature hikes, musical events, and other activities throughout the year. A wonderful local resource, Potomac Overlook is located at 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington. For more information, call (703) 528-5406.
Sierra Club
For outings and advocacy, contact the local Mt. Vernon Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Student Conservation Association
The Student Conservation Association is America's largest and oldest provider of national and community conservation service opportunities, outdoor education and career training for youth. The SCA provides many internship opportunities that may be of interest to Arlington High School students.
The Tuckahoe Discovery Schoolyard
The Tuckahoe Discovery Schoolyard Project is a shared vision of the principal, teachers and parents at Tuckahoe to expand the school learning environment to the natural world. The mission is to create an exemplary, educational schoolyard.
Virginia Native Plant Society
The purpose of the Virginia Native Plant Society is to further appreciation
and conservation of Virginia's native plants and habitats. Its programs
emphasize public education, protection of endangered species, habitat
preservation and encouragement of appropriate landscape use of native plants.
For local information, contact the Potowmack Chapter
Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)
WABA envisions bikeways everywhere, bike lanes on all roads, bike access across all bridges, bike accommodations on all transit, and bike parking at every destination.
Wildlife Rescue League
An all volunteer organization dedicated to protecting native Virginia wildlife through rehabilitation and education. Operates a wildlife hotline for advice and referrals 365 days a year, (703) 440-0800.
National Organizations
Care2.com
With more than 5 million members, Care2.com is the largest online community for people who want to make a difference.
Earth Day Network
Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide.
Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement
A national nonprofit coalition of environmental, aging, and volunteer organizations established in 1991 to increase opportunities for older adults to play an active, visible role in protecting and improving the environment in their communities.
Evergreen Foundation
A Canadian nonprofit that explores the relationship between nature, culture, and community in urban spaces.
Idealist
Action without Borders: Organizations, Jobs, Volunteering, Services, Resources, Events, Internships, Career Fairs, and Career Information.
League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Education Fund
Information for growing your environmental grassroots, building organizing skills, and communicating with other environmentalists on the state and local level.
Natural Resources Council of America
Founded in 1946 as an association for the leaders of nonprofit organizations dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of the Earth's natural resources, NRCA's membership now includes 85 organizations. The Council publishes a comprehensive calendar of conservation events across the country.
OurEarth.org
The purpose of OurEarth.org is to raise awareness, educate the public, and ultimately make it easier for everyone to be environmentally responsible. They have created a website that enables individuals, organizations, and communities from across the country to share environmental information and ideas.
Step It Up 2007
On April 14, 2007, at more than 1400 iconic places in all 50 states, Americans called on our leaders to act immediately to stop global warming with a common call to action: "Step It Up Congress: Cut Carbon 80% by 2050."
