Arlington Trails
Hike, bike, stroll and roll on Arlington's trails! Our 36 miles of multi-use trails and 50 miles of connecting bicycle routes can take you where you want to go! Explore nature trails in one of our parks or check out Arlington County's Bikeways System.
Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States
To learn about regional natural history or get
involved in stream stewardship and land use issues, call the independent Audubon Naturalist Society,
(301) 652-9188.
Audubon Society of Northern Virginia
For nature activities and programs, including Audubon at Home in Northern Virginia, call (703) 256-6895.
Bikes for the World
This sponsored project of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association collects unwanted bicycles and related material in the United States and delivers it at low cost to community development programs assisting the poor in developing countries or in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Learn more about the Chesapeake Bay and join efforts to save it. Call the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at (301) 261-2350.
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is a grassroots organization dedicated to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC by fostering a rapid societal switch to clean energy and energy-efficient products.
Citizens Advisory Groups for Arlington County
Citizen participation is a vital aspect of good government. If you have the time, commitment, and willingness to actively participate, consider applying for membership on an Arlington County Advisory Group.
DCNature.com
An informal group of wildlife biologists, amateur photographers, artists and educators who love the outdoors and want to engage with other like-minded people and share their photography creations.
EcoStewards Alliance
EcoStewards Alliance promotes personal transformation through environmental awareness with programs that teach voluntary simplicity, deep ecology, sustainable living choices, knowledge of our bioregion and mindful, conscious living to restore and preserve the environment and enrich our quality of life.
EcoVillageGreen
Sensible and stylish green living for everyone, by former ACE Board Member Joe Barrios.
Fairfax County - Environment
Information on Environmental Policy, Environmental Resources, Health, Recycling and Waste Reduction, Trash Collection, and Disposal.
Four Mile Run Restoration Project
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission coordinates this project for environmental restoration of the channelized portion of Four Mile Run.
Four Mile Run: Reviving an Urban Stream
Documentary about Four Mile Run by local filmmaker Dave Eckert. Six minute version in QuickTime format.
Friends of Accotink Creek
Accotink Creek runs through one of the finest wildlife corridors in Fairfax County. Friends of Accotink Creek is a volunteer organization committed to protecting, promoting and restoring the water quality, natural habitat, and ecological well-being of the Accotink Creek watershed.
Green Home Choice Program
Arlington County has developed the Green Home Choice program as an incentive for homebuilders to build green. The program provides a listing of building techniques and components that result in a more efficient and healthy home.
Green Miles Blog
The Green Miles is a blogger, environmental activist, and communications professional based in Arlington.
League of Women Voters
The Arlington chapter of the League of Women Voters has a long-standing interest in environmental issues.
Living Green Meetup
You can make an impact locally when you join this meetup group. Enjoy the support and friendship of other like-minded people while seeing films with environmental themes, dining where organic and locally purchased produce is promoted, visiting farmers markets and socializing afterwards, volunteering for Earth Day activities, and meeting in cafes to discuss books and articles.
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Working together with the staff of Virginia Cooperative Extension, Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia provide gardening-related community service. After extensive training, new Master Gardeners may choose from many different projects to complete 50 hours of service. Call the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at
(703) 228-6400 for more information.
Mt. Vernon Chapter, Sierra Club
Contact the Arlington/Alexandria-based chapter of the Sierra Club for local programs, outings, and advocacy.
Only Rain Down the Storm Drain!
The Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners are working to reduce the amount of pollution reaching our waterways by broadcasting messages on proper practices to over a million residents of Northern Virginia
Pimmit Run Trail
Northern Virginia's Gateway to the American Discovery Trail.
Potomac Conservancy
The Potomac Conservancy has been protecting the health, beauty, and enjoyment of the Potomac River and its tributaries since 1993. They provide conservation solutions and hands-on restoration opportunities throughout the watershed, including the Potomac Gorge from Great Falls to Key Bridge, which is considered
America's premier urban wilderness.
Potomac Overlook Regional Park and Nature Center
Potomac Overlook combines beautiful parkland with a staffed nature center and offers educational programs, nature hikes, musical events, and other activities throughout the year. A wonderful local resource, Potomac Overlook is located at 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington. For more information, call (703) 528-5406.
Tuckahoe Discovery Schoolyard
The Tuckahoe Discovery Schoolyard Project is a shared vision of the principal, teachers and parents at Tuckahoe to expand the school learning environment to the natural world. The mission is to create an exemplary, educational schoolyard.
Virginia Native Plant Society
The purpose of the Virginia Native Plant Society is to further appreciation
and conservation of Virginia's native plants and habitats. Its programs
emphasize public education, protection of endangered species, habitat
preservation and encouragement of appropriate landscape use of native plants.
For local information, contact the Potowmack Chapter.
WALKArlington
WALKArlington is an inter-disciplinary, cross-cultural, citizen and staff-driven effort to make Arlington a community where walking is simply the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable way to get around. Learn about pedestrian/bike safety and courtesy on Arlington's sidewalks and trails: Two Wheels or Two Feet: Sharing the Way (pdf).
Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)
WABA envisions bikeways everywhere, bike lanes on all roads, bike access across all bridges, bike accommodations on all transit, and bike parking at every destination. WABA sponsors the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute helmet advocacy program.
Wildlife Rescue League
An all volunteer organization dedicated to protecting native Virginia wildlife through rehabilitation and education. Operates a wildlife hotline for advice and referrals 365 days a year, (703) 440-0800.
National & International Links
Care2.com
With more than 8 million members, Care2.com is the largest online community for people who want to make a difference.
Center for New American Dream
The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice.
Idealist
Action without Borders: Organizations, Jobs, Volunteering, Services, Resources, Events, Internships, Career Fairs, and Career Information.
National Wildlife Federation
A great site to explore materials on how to turn your backyard or local schoolyard into a habitat friendly to wildlife. For information, contact the Backyard Habitat Program at (800) 822-9919.
SHOW USA and SHOW World Maps
SHOW USA and SHOW World display geographic data sets with animated maps. Environmental data include carbon emissions, toxic chemicals, and breeding pairs of bald eagles
Student Conservation Association
The Student Conservation Association is America's largest and oldest provider of national and community conservation service opportunities, outdoor education and career training for youth. The SCA provides many internship opportunities that may be of interest to Arlington High School students.
