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Agenda

  1. Oct
    27
    Sat

    1. Building Fertile Soil for Productive Gardens @ Arlington Trade Center
      10:00 am – 12:00 pm

      Join Master Gardeners and Arlington’s Solid Waste Division to learn the inside story on how the county mulch program works, how to start composting at home, and how to test and amend your soil, so that you will have a productive garden next spring.  To register call 703-228-6414 or email mgarlalex@gmail.com.

       

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      10:00 am
      Building Fertile Soil for Productive Gardens @ Arlington Trade Center
  2. Nov
    10
    Sat

    1. Think Outside the Bin: Reuse and Repurpose Craft Fair @ Washington Lee High School cafeteria
      1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

      Calling all Pinterest addicts! Looking for some fun craft projects for the holidays or some ways to reuse common items like magazines, bottles, and jars to make cool gifts or holiday decorations? Come to this fair to get inspired with ideas for decorating, gifts, and re-purposing things you already own in a fun way!

      To learn more and to register for this free event visit: www.freshaireva.us/reusefair.

       

       

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      1:00 pm
      Think Outside the Bin: Reuse and Repurpose Craft Fair @ Washington Lee High School cafeteria
  3. Nov
    17
    Sat

    1. Homeowner Rain Garden Workshop @ Fairlington Community Center
      9:30 am – 12:30 pm

      Learn how to properly locate, design, construct and maintain a small-scale rain garden. Rain gardens allow polluted runoff
      from roads and buildings to infiltrate into the ground, slowing its flow and preventing pollutants from reaching local streams and the Potomac River, a drinking water supply for the region. Call 703-228-3610 or email awinquist@arlingtonva.us to register.

       

       

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      9:30 am
      Homeowner Rain Garden Workshop @ Fairlington Community Center
  4. Feb
    2
    Sat

    1. Energy Journey Game @ Washington-Lee High School
      1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

      Come be a player in our interactive life-size board game!  Challenge yourself on everyday actions that have an energy impact as you journey down a path of decisions and chance!

      1. Grab your energy wallet at the door and work to keep your balance in check!
      2. Journey through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall as you make investments, take chances, and earn rewards
      3. Stop off at our bonus blocks and collect clues to advance through the game.
      4. Compare yourself to your friends, neighbors, and other players.  How energy wise are you?

      Doors open at 1pm and the last game begins at 4pm.  Raffle prizes for recycled artwork every half-hour!

      Registration is not required, but your RSVP will help us better plan for the event.  Please click here for more event information and to let us know if you plan to come: http://freshaireva.us/2012/11/energyjourney

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      1:00 pm
      Energy Journey Game @ Washington-Lee High School
  5. Feb
    13
    Wed

    1. Bike to Work Day! @ See above for details.
      6:30 am – 7:00 pm

      Join over 12,000 commuters region wide in a celebration of biking as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work.  BikeArlington will be hosting or supporting pit stops at:

      • Rosslyn (Rosslyn Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway), 6:30– 9 AM
      • Ballston (Freshbikes, 3924 Wilson Blvd), 6:30– 9 AM
      • Crystal City (Crystal City Water Park, 1750 Crystal Drive), 7– 9 AM
      • East Falls Church (W&OD trail/Tri-360 Bike Shop, East of Lee Hwy/N. Washington St.) 4 –7 PM

      Each stop will have music, free food and beverages, fun giveaways and local exhibitors. For more information and registration: biketoworkmetrodc.org

       

       

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      6:30 am
      Bike to Work Day! @ See above for details.
  6. Mar
    9
    Sat

    1. Arlington Home Show and Garden Expo @ Thomas Jefferson Community Center
      10:00 am – 5:00 pm

      Learn about remodeling your home from a variety of top-rated companies! The Expo will feature green products and technologies, with an emphasis on smart design that renders beautiful, desirable homes compliant with Arlington County zoning and permit rules.  New this year are workshops on landscape topics such as Testing your Soil, Tree Selection, Protecting the Landscape During Construction, Container Gardening and more!

       

       

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      10:00 am
      Arlington Home Show and Garden Expo @ Thomas Jefferson Community Center
  7. Mar
    14
    Thu

    1. Beautiful Greens @ Fairlington Community Center
      7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

      Virginia Tech Turf Management Specialist, Dr. Mike, will talk about best management practices for establishing, renovating and maintaining beautiful lawns in Northern Virginia.  Come early to pick up your soil test kit and get any questions about soil testing answered by Master Gardeners.  Please register via phone or email.

       

       

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      7:00 pm
      Beautiful Greens @ Fairlington Community Center
  8. Mar
    20
    Wed

    1. Backyard Habitat and Conservation Landscaping @ Arlington Central Library
      7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

      Learn how to beautify your yard and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem. A panel of experts will talk about the steps each of us can take individually, and as a community, to create yards that help to sustain native plants and animals.

       

       

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      7:00 pm
      Backyard Habitat and Conservation Landscaping @ Arlington Central Library
  9. Mar
    23
    Sat

    1. Growing Food in the City—Starting and Maintaining a Garden @ Fairlington Community Center
      9:30 am – 12:00 pm

      This mini workshop will go over principles of edible food production from seed starting and soil testing to space saving techniques and plant selection.  Please register via phone or email below.

       

       

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      9:30 am
      Growing Food in the City—Starting and Maintaining a Garden @ Fairlington Community Center
  10. Apr
    6
    Sat

    1. Potomac River Watershed Cleanup @ See link above for details
      9:00 am – 12:00 pm

      Join thousands of people to help clean up our local streams! Visit http://potomaccleanup.org for a list of locations, including sites sponsored by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment and Gulf Branch Nature Center.

       

       

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      9:00 am
      Potomac River Watershed Cleanup @ See link above for details