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Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia are volunteers with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Program of Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. They provide research-based information on Sustainable Landscaping, Urban Agriculture and Best Management Practices for the Arlington/Alexandria area.  At this event, MGNV volunteers will be presenting information on Native Plants suitable for our area—what to grow, how to grow them, and where to purchase them--promoting alternatives to mosquito spraying, and will be available to answer your gardening questions.

Visit the Arlington Stormwater Management booth to learn how to reduce runoff from your property, reduce your risk of flooding, and learn what the County is doing to make Arlington more Flood Resilient. Get information about rain barrels, native plants, protecting local streams, and more!

The Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau booth will be staffed by Recycling Outreach Specialist Olivia Happel. Olivia will provide outreach materials and help visitors navigate waste services provided by the County, including single-stream and glass recycling, use of the Household Hazardous Materials program, curbside and on-street composting, and more.

Pick up a free tree from Small Trees Make Big Canopies, an Extension Master Gardener of Northern Virginia Program to help expand the tree canopy in Arlington.Small Trees Make Big Canopies was launched in the spring of 2020 by interns with the Extension Master Gardener of Northern Virginia Program to help expand the tree canopy in Arlington. Each year, the program gives away hundreds of small sapling native trees to help restore the region’s tree canopy. The program also seeks to educate the public about the wonderful variety of our native trees, how to plant and care for them, and how the trees benefit us, our neighbors, and the wider environment. For each tree we giveaway , you can find information on this webpage that covers tree siting and planting, tree care, growth pattern and expected size when fully mature. If you don’t know what tree might be best for your needs and conditions, we can help guide you.

Arlington’s Vision Zero program is focused on improving transportation safety and reducing severe crashes throughout the County. Our Vision Zero team is engaging with community members throughout the month of April to learn about transportation safety needs and experiences in the County. Please join us, share your thoughts, and get some goodies at our booth from 11am-2pm.

Bike Arlington is excited to talk to the community about Bike to Work Day. This year's BTWD will be helded on May 17th. The Bike Arlington Team will be at Earth Day to answer any questions that you might have and register you and your collegues for the Pit Stop that best fits your communty.

To sign up visit thier Earth Day booth or check out the regional Bike to Work Day site biketoworkmetrodc.org for a list of all the 2024 Pit Stops.

Phoenix Bikes is an Arlington cycling and youth development nonprofit encompassing a used bike shop, educational programs, a community give-a-bike program, and a youth racing team. At the LBA Earth Day Festival, we'll be providing a bike valet service, stationary bike races, merchandise sales, and giveaways.

Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA) launched in 2015 from the County’s Urban Agriculture Task Force recommendations. FOUA envisions a future of healthy, affordable, sustainable food systems for all people in Arlington county. Farmers markets, home and community gardeners, restaurants, and other urban agriculture businesses all play a role in this goal, and so can you!

Local chapter of the Virginia Sierra Club, has members located in the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, and Arlington County. The group's elected volunteer leaders work with interested group members and state and national Sierra Club staffers to organize campaigns for clean energy, smart growth, public transportation, electrification, open space conservation, and more.

The Sierra Club’s Potomac River Group will have 4 or 5 cars on display and the owners will be available to answer questions. It is a great opportunity to learn from real experience. There will be plenty of information on EVs and also home electrification.

The Housing Division offers services and programs to ensure Arlington remains a vibrant community with individuals from all backgrounds. A comprehensive approach to meeting housing needs is vital for economic sustainability, diversity and quality of life. Visit the Housing website to learn more about our approach.

Arlington Regional Master Naturalists are trained volunteers who share a love of the natural environment and a commitment to service in local communities. We volunteer at more than 30 local parks to restore native habitat and promote biodiversity. We participate in citizen science, collecting data for a better understanding of our environment. And we strive to inspire a greater appreciation for nature through education and outreach. ARMN will have interactive children’s activities in addition to sharing information about supporting and restoring healthy ecosystems in our community.

Wild Birds Unlimited is a retail backyard bird feeding and nature shop, dedicated to bringing people and nature together. They have been in the Langston shopping center for 33 years and are a part of a national franchise of over 300 stores. They carry high quality bird feed, feeders, houses and more, and we promote environmental awareness within our community. Check in with Wild Bird Unlimited at the festival to get to learn more about supporting our feathered friends.We will have a prize wheel and will be giving out fun DIY bird feeding and coloring packets for kids.

The Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE), a division of Arlington County’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management (OSEM), operates as the County’s core agency for climate mitigation, adaptation/resilience programs and community-facing energy programs. The AIRE program has been a catalyst for climate action since 2008 with multifaceted programs designed to: 1). Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from County government operations, 2). Encourage, assist and recognize businesses that join the County in reducing emissions from their activities, 3). Inform and encourage residents to reduce their own emissions, 4). Engage other localities and regional organizations in a broader effort and 5).  Execute its Community Energy Plan (CEP), with a goal of setting mid- and long-term targets for emissions reductions in the County as a whole. Through the AIRE program, Arlington is on the way to achieving its 2050 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for carbon neutrality.

The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) was formed to create opportunities for people to act together from their values and their moral, spiritual, and religious beliefs. FACS participants advocate locally for ethically-just decisions that impact our climate and our community. We’re able to organize large numbers of people who might not otherwise engage in policy decisions, advance climate justice solutions and help our neighbors adapt to the changing climate. We look forward to discussions with our neighbors about ways we can all act to address climate change and we’ll have fun activities for kids to learn their ideas about tackling the climate challenge.

The Arlington County Climate Policy Office leads a collaborative "whole-of-community" and "whole-of-government" approach towards supporting Arlington County's commitment to a sustainable future. Guided by values of equity and collective action, the office aims to develop and prioritize policy that supports climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Stop by and play kid friendly Greenhouse Gas Emissions Sand Art and win prizes like gardening gloves, dryer balls, and reusable bags, for taking an action on GetGreen Arlington; Arlington's mobile app designed to inspire climate action.

Arlington Re-Gen is part of the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment. Our work to recover natural resources with innovative practices also enables us to reduce our carbon footprint, which means a more sustainable environment. Come by our booth to learn about your local wastewater treatment plant and discover how we’re upgrading our facilities to transform wastewater into a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Plus, we’ll have interactive activities and giveaways for kids. 

BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development, serves as Arlington’s small business and entrepreneurial assistance network. BizLaunch is dedicated to fostering a thriving ecosystem for small businesses by providing resources and technical assistance to entrepreneurs at various stages of business development. This support comes in many forms, including one-on-one counseling, resource distribution, workshops, and partnerships with small business organizations throughout the DC metropolitan area.

At Earth Day, BizLaunch will host a booth with information on the range of services, resources, and upcoming events for local entrepreneurs. Whether you are just starting or looking to scale your business, BizLaunch has what you need to succeed. With a strong dedication to strengthening Arlington’s small business landscape, BizLaunch continues to be an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs in the region.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

We're excited to be joining the Earth Day Every Day Festival this year. We'll be answering questions about the upcoming Arlington primary elections and voter eligibility. We'll also be on-hand to register new voters and help existing voters to verify and update their registration.

The League of Women Voters is a peoples' organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives.  We operate at national, state and local levels through more than 800 state and local Leagues, in all 50 states as well in DC and the Virgin Islands.  We never endorse or oppose political parties or candidates, but we are political.

Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remain to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans. We do this at all three levels of government, engaging in both broad educational efforts as well as advocacy. Our issues are grounded in our respected history of making democracy work for all Americans.