offers grants for free trees to be planted in backyards, on condo association property, and other private property. The deadline for applications for the 2014 program is
Friday, June 20.
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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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Note - ACE is pleased to accept notices of events that may be of interest to our readers. We will do our best but can only guarantee publication if events are submitted via email on or before the 25th of the month preceding your event. ACE also guarantees the right to edit and not publish any event based on our board of director's discretion. Thanks for your submissions.
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 Greetings!,
Thank you for joining us for an amazing Green Living Expo and Earth Week Community Fair on April 26. We had hundreds of visitors take part in the wealth of offerings, learning about healthy homes, energy efficiency, eco-friendly transportation, green remodeling, sustainable food choices, solid waste reduction and more. We so appreciate all the sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers who contributed to the day!
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 Other Upcoming ACE Events and Announcements
Sunday, June 1st, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tour local green homes and environmentally-friendly gardens! Talk with local residents about their experiences greening their homes and making their yards more watershed-friendly. Pick up resources with ideas for your own yard and home. Select between a self-guided tour or a guided cycling tour. Suggested donation is $5 for the self-guided tour and $10 for the guided cycling tour. All proceeds from the tour go to ACE to benefit environmental stewardship programs in Arlington.
The 2014 Garden Tour Book and Map will be available online on May 15.
2014 Summer Solstice Event
Thursday, June 19th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bluemont Park 
We will have a variety of service projects including cleaning the park of trash and litter, storm drain marking, and invasive plant removal. Please join ACE volunteers to celebrate the longest day of the year, while making Arlington more beautiful.
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Local and Regional Events
Find links to all of these events and more on our website
What Does Bird Banding Tell Us?
Wednesday, May 14th 7:30 p.m.
Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center, Alexandria
Dr. Bruce Peterjohn, Chief of the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory will present some of the key scientific information that has been learned from banding birds, from raptors to neotropical migrants to common backyard birds. Banding gives scientists and non-scientists insights into many facets of nature and the world around us that otherwise may remain unknown.
Invasive Plant Removal Training
Friday, May 16th 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mt. Vernon Gov. Center, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria
Invasive non-native plants have few controls or lack natural controls such an insects and disease to keep them in balance, so they can out-compete native habitats. Join NPS biologist Erik Oberg for training and a presentation The event is free, but please sign up by contacting Erik at 703-289-2542 or erik_oberg@nps.gov by May 1.
Friday, May 16th
Join BikeArlington and 15,000 commuters region wide in a celebration of biking as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. Arlington County will be hosting 5 pit stops that will have music, food and beverages, giveaways and local exhibitors.
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Rosslyn (Rosslyn Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway), 6:30 - 9 a.m.
- Ballston (Freshbikes Shop, 3924 Wilson Blvd), 6:30 - 9 a.m.
- Crystal City (Crystal City Water Park, 1750 Crystal Drive), 7 - 9 a.m.
- Columbia Pike (Penrose Square, 2503 Columbia Pike), 6:30 - 9 a.m.
- East Falls Church (W&OD Trail - Tri360 Shop, East of Lee Highway/N. Washington St.), 4 - 7 p.m.
Financing Clean Energy: Leaders in Energy LinkedIn Group and Potential Energy DC
Tuesday, May 20th, 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.
The Laughing Man Tavern, 1306 G St. NW, DC
Attend this professional networking Happy Hour with Guest Speaker: Edward Rios, Senior Investment Analyst, U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO).
More information can be found at: http://www.lercpa.org.
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DC Green Festival 
May 31- June 1
Walter E Washington Convention Center, DC
Join in the fun at the 10th annual DC Green Festival. Receive 50% off entry tickets to the Festival online with the promotional code ACE14DC.
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"Some good news: There were only FOUR "Code Orange" Days (when the air was unhealthy for sensitive groups of people) in 2013, an 80 percent improvement since 2012. There were no Code Red air quality days (when the air is unhealthy for everyone). The bad news: we're not in the clear yet.
April 28 marked the beginning of Ozone Season. The warmer temperatures of spring and summer bring a higher risk of ground level ozone (smog) and particle pollution. Children, seniors, those with asthma and pulmonary conditions, and individuals who frequently spend their time outdoors are likely to be especially vulnerable. Clean Air Partners is here to help with AirAlerts.
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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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