Arlington Earth Day Events 2023

One day, a week, even a month can't contain Arlington's multifaceted efforts to improve the planet's health.  

But the promise of spring's renewal and the annual attention given to Earth Day are always strong, welcome reminders.

A few highlights, April and beyond  

• Through Friday, April 21: Native Plant Sale Pre-Order
• Saturday, April 1: Inert Material Drop-Off/Paper Shredding
• Sunday, April 2: Four Mile Run Cleanup
• Wednesday, April 5: Master Gardener Plant Clinic
• Wednesday, April 5: Bees & Beekeeping Garden Talk
• Wednesday, April 12: Master Gardener Plant Clinic
• Saturday, April 15: Spring 2023 E-CARE Drop-Off 
• Saturday, April 15: National Walking Day "Walking Palooza"
• Monday, April 17: Earth Day Nature Walk
• Tuesday, April 18: Earth Day Nature Walk
• Wednesday, April 19: Go Green (Cart) with Food Scraps: Virtual How-To
• Thursday, April 20: Clarendon Cleanup
• Thursday, April 20: Save Water, Save Money 
• Friday, April 21: EarthFest 2023 at Arlington Mill
• Saturday, April 22: Arms Stretched Towards the Clouds: An Earth Day Poetry Workshop
• Saturday, April 22: Adapted Nature Hike
• Saturday, April 22: Tree ID Hike
• Sunday, April 23: EcoAction Arlington Cleanup at Jennie Dean Park
• Sunday, April 23: Earth Day Every Day Festival on Langston
• Wednesday, April 26: Master Gardener Plant Clinic
• Wednesday, April 26: Balcony? Patio? You Can Still Grow Your Favorites Garden Talk
• Friday, April 28: Last Day for Free Paper Yard Waste Bags
• Saturday, April 29: Family Fun Day in the Park
• Saturday, April 22: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (never flush them)
• Wednesday, May 3: Master Gardener Plant Clinic
• Wednesday, May 3: Herbs for Health and Flavor Garden Talk
• Sunday, May 6: Families Unplugged DIY Mini Gardens
• Saturday, May 6: Inert Material Drop-Off/Paper Shredding
• Tuesday, May 9: Cooking from the Farmers Market
• Thursday, May 11: Invasive Plant Removal
• Tuesday, May 16: Mushroom Walk
• Thursday, May 18: Clarendon Cleanup 
• Sunday, May 21: Invasive Plant Removal
• Friday, May 19: Bike to Work Day
• Saturday, June 3: Inert Material Drop-Off/Paper Shredding
• Sunday, June 4: Green Community Celebration & Tour

Earthy Help in Northern Virginia

• Plant NOVA Natives Sales Calendar
• Virginia Cooperative Extension (the Master Gardeners people)

Sustainable Ways Around Town

• WalkArlington
• BikeArlington
• Arlington Transit
• Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority

Read "Accelerate"

Showcasing Arlington's Climate Progress