 The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Mason Founders Hall Room 307, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington. If you are interested in participating, please send us an email. | |
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Calling all high school seniors! ACE is seeking students interested in completing their senior experience project with an internship focusing on environmental education. Visit our website to read the complete job description. If you are interested in applying, please email a letter and resume.
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ACE depends on the donations of individual members to support our work in the community protecting open spaces, preserving water quality, and promoting energy efficiency.
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Greetings!,
Please join us for our featured March Service Event:
Four Mile Run Cleanup!
Sunday, March 9th
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Barcroft and Shirlington Parks
4200 S. Four Mile Run and 2601 S. Arlington Mill Dr.
Join ACE volunteers to pick up trash, and help keep Arlington parks clean and thriving. A few volunteers will also participate in a trash tally. You can choose which location site you would like to work, and we will be there with supplies!
Sign up today and please help spread the word by sharing information with others who might also be interested in volunteering.
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Other Upcoming ACE Events and Announcements
ACE's 36th ANNUAL MEETING
Exploring a Sustainable Vision for Redevelopment in Arlington's Residential Neighborhoods
Wednesday, March 5th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Navy League Building, 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Join ACE for our 36th annual meeting which will feature an overview of ACE's 2014 programming, election of the ACE board of directors, and a discussion with local leaders on the trend of building new single-family homes in ways that are not sensitive to the context and character of the neighborhood.
Arlington neighborhoods are evolving. The question is, can we move forward in a sustainable way that preserves the characteristics that people love, minimizes environmental impacts, and maintains some levels of affordability? ACE is bringing together individuals involved in the business of single-family residential design, development and preservation to explore the answer to this question and begin to paint a picture of what less impactful and more informed residential development could look like. Join us for a fast-paced conversation that explores challenges and generates ideas for taking the tear-down trend in a more positive direction.
The program will include a welcome by Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette. The evening's speakers will include:
- Justin Falango, Arlington County Department of Community, Planning, Housing and Development
- Marta Layseca, EnviroHomeDesign
- Leslie Louden, Preservation Arlington
- David Peabody, Peabody Architects
- Vic Puri, SEED Homes
This program is free and light refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market will be provided. RSVP by March 4.
Bag It, Is Your Life Too Plastic?
Thursday, March 13th, 7:00 p.m.
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington
In this touching and often flat-out-funny film, we follow "everyman" Jeb Berrier, who is admittedly not a tree hugger, as he embarks on a global tour to unravel the complexities of our plastic world. What starts as a film about plastic bags evolves into a wholesale investigation into plastic and its effect on our waterways, oceans, and even our own bodies.
Meet the Actor Talk with "Bag It" Actor and Narrator Jeb Berrier at this exclusive screening! Berrier will be joined by special guest Jay Fisette, Arlington County Board Chairman and Tap In supporter.
Save the Date for the 26th Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup
Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
N. Glebe and Chain Bridge Roads, Arlington
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Local and Regional Events
Find links to all of these events and more on our website
Cafe Scientifique: Incorporating Value of Nature into Corporate Decisions
Tuesday, March 4th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.The Atrium of the NSF, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, ArlingtonThe idea that nature delivers benefits to humans is an easy sell. Turning that idea into changes in business practices is not so simple. Jennifer Molnar, the Nature Conservancy's science lead for this effort, will describe the significant challenges in applying ecosystem service science and tools in the business context. Registration is requested.
Arlington Green Patriot Award, Call for Nominations
Deadline is March 21st
The George Mason University Arlington Green Patriot Award recognizes an individual and a business or organization that exemplifies sustainability in more than one aspect of their
recent life or operations to better civic life in Arlington, Virginia. This award will be presented Saturday, April 26 at the Green Living Expo and Earth Week Community Fair.
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Turf Management for Urban Growers
Monday, March 10th 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fairlington Community Center, Arlington
Dr. Mike Goatley, Turfgrass Extension Specialists and Professor of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech, will talk about turfgrass selection for our area, specific springtime turf management practices, nutrient management and soil testing, and basic pest and disease management. Registration is requested
Thursday, March 20th 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Join us for this social, networking happy hour to meet up with other like-minded people who delight in thinking about, discussing, and collaborating on energy, environmental, and sustainability topics. Leaders in Energy LinkedIn Group Happy HourThursday, March 20th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
BlackFinn Restaurant, 4901 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda, MD
The speaker, Laurence Cope, President of Cope Associates, LLC, an energy consulting firm, will address renewable energy technologies. He has over 35 years of experience in electric utilities and financing. His current endeavor is a manuscript on renewable energy. RSVP online: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-networking-happy-hour-tickets-10768457747
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All the best,
  Elenor Hodges
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
3308 S. Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22206
Office: 703-228-6427
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