Monday, February 13, 2012

Upcoming events


 


 
These events and more online: http://freshaireva.us/calendar/

Winter Nature Celebration - Open the Door to Nature. Saturday, February 11, 10 AM - 2 PM (snow date February 18)
It's not too cold outside to enjoy nature and the outdoors! Join the Arlington Children and Nature Network and take part in some great activities to learn about nature and how to enjoy our urban environment, even in winter! For more information or to RSVP, contact Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment at office@arlingtonenvironment.org<mailto:office@arlingtonenvironment.org> or 703-228-6427. Ballston Common Mall Food Court, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. FREE.

Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Tuesday, February 14, 7 - 9 pm.
Learn about ways to get a jump start on extending the gardening season in Northern Virginia with mini hothouses, buried compost, and much more. Fairlington Community Center 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, VA. To register, call Virginia Cooperative Extension Help Desk at 703-228-6414.

Feature film: MadCity Chickens. Thursday, February 16, 6:30 PM
The Return of the Urban Backyard Chicken! Attend this event to see a humorous and heartfelt documentary trip through the world of backyard hens. This event will also feature a comedian and a conversation on urban agriculture with Arlington County Board Member Jay Fisette. Cost: $5 per person. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA.

NoVA Outside Green Schools Expo. Saturday, March 3, 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Join environmental and outdoor educators from Northern Virginia to view local schools showcasing their green school projects and investigate resources to help your school go green. Resources include nonprofit organizations, local park and nature centers, and government agencies. More Information: www.novaoutside.org<http://www.novaoutside.org>. George Mason University, Student Union II Ballroom (The Hub), 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Environmentally-Friendly Spring Lawn Care for Northern Virginia. Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Virginia Tech Extension Specialist Dr. Mike Goatley will talk about turfgrass management including fertilization, selection, disease, insect pests, and weed control. Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. To register, call Virginia Cooperative Extension Help Desk at 703-228-6414

Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment Annual Meeting. Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington. The theme for this event is alternative transportation with a look at electric cars, bikesharing, electric charging stations and more. Several electric/hybrid cars will be on display. The meeting will include an overview of ACE events for 2012, ACE board of director elections and light refreshments.

Green Living Expo. Saturday, March 17th, 10 AM - 4 PM.
The Green Living Expo will feature green products and suppliers, exhibits and seminars presented by green building experts, activities for kids, raffles, and more! Learn practical ways to green your lifestyle and lighten your carbon footprint with a focus on energy conservation, solid waste reduction, eco-friendly transportation, green home remodeling, sustainable landscaping, and healthy homes. Washington-Lee High School, 1301 N. Stafford St. For more information: <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arlingtonenvironment.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEQwna383xu9N17vWxwwPifGaPICw> www<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arlingtonenvironment.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEQwna383xu9N17vWxwwPifGaPICw>.<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arlingtonenvironment.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEQwna383xu9N17vWxwwPifGaPICw>arlingtonenvironment<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arlingtonenvironment.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEQwna383xu9N17vWxwwPifGaPICw>.<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arlingtonenvironment.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEQwna383xu9N17vWxwwPifGaPICw>org<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arlingtonenvironment.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEQwna383xu9N17vWxwwPifGaPICw>

Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshops. Multiple dates available. Come to one of these workshops and make a rain barrel to collect rainwater for use in your yard and garden! Cost: $50 per barrel; two barrels per household limit.

PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, or see the full list of rain barrel workshops: http://www.arlingtonenvironment.org/barrel.php .

Saturday, March 24, 9 AM - Noon
Vegetable Gardening 101. An in depth look at starting a garden that includes instruction on seed starting, soil preparation, and tips on where and when to plant. Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. To register, call 703-228-6414.

Thursday, March 29th, 7 PM.
Green Fire Film Showing. "Green Fire" is the first full-length, high definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. The film explores Aldo Leopold's life in the early part of the twentieth century and the many ways his land ethic idea continues to be applied all over the world today. Free. Please contact Ashley Stanton for more information and to RSVP: astanton@nvct.org<mailto:astanton@nvct.org>; 703-354-5093, x26. Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.

Aileen Winquist
Watershed Outreach Program Manager
Arlington County Environmental Services
Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management
2100 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 705, Arlington, VA 22201
P: 703-228-3610
F: 703-228-7134
E: awinquist@arlingtonva.us
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