Arlington Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission (C2E2)
2025-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
C2E2 advises and assists the Arlington County Board in meeting Arlington’s commitment to climate action on:

Measures to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification of buildings and transportation, energy equity, energy security and the rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from County facilities and the community as a whole.
Threats posed by climate change to community infrastructure, health and well-being.
Environmental justice.
Sustainable policies and practices, including progress toward Arlington’s zero waste goal.
The sustainability of the natural environment of Arlington, taking into account the inter-relationships among the air, water and land in their various uses.
Environmental issues impacting the health of our citizens

Meetings will be held from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Please see the County website below for meeting updates and changes. The commission designates the first few minutes of each meeting for general public comment and encourages residents to provide comments on the County’s environmental or energy issues (Note: Individuals may speak for three minutes; those representing an organization may speak for five minutes).

Fall Social - Sierra Club Virginia Chapter
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Namaste, 1504 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
When: Tuesday, October 28th, 6-7:30 pm
Location: Namaste, 1504 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Appetizers will be provided to share. This is a great chance to meet other SC members in our area, hear from members of our Executive Committee about the issues our group is working on, and make suggestions about future activities we could organize. The restaurant is a short walk from the King Street metro; there is also street parking nearby. Please feel free to invite friends who are not yet Sierra Club members and are interested in environmental issues!
More information can be found here!

E-CARE
2025-11-08 08:30 - 15:00 | 1425 N. Quincy Street, 1425 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, 22207
The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) is a biannual environmentally friendly drop-off event at which residents can safely dispose of household hazardous materials (HHM) and old electronics.
More information can be found here

Grandma's Creek Invasive Plant Removal
2025-11-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:30
Join us at Grandma’s Creek to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.
Training will be provided, and gloves and tools are available for volunteers to use. You should dress to work outdoors and are encouraged to bring your own work gloves, tools and water bottle if possible.
These events are for volunteers ages 9+ (family friendly). Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. If you are 16 or 17 years old and plan to volunteer without a parent or guardian, you will either need to have your parent or guardian sign the registration form in-person at the start of the event, or print and fill out the “Group Registration Youth” form at the sign-up link under “Related Files” on Sign-Up Genius and have your parent or guardian sign it in advance. Make sure to bring it with you on the day of the event.
Site leader: Deborah Wood
Ready to commit? Pre-register here so they know to expect you and can communicate with you if they need to cancel.

Arlington C2E2 Energy Committee
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00
The Energy Committee is a subcommittee of the Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission (C2E2). The Energy Committee advises the County Manager on Community Energy Plan implementation. The Community Energy Plan is a long-term vision for transforming how Arlington generates, uses, and distributes energy, with an overall goal of carbon neutral by 2050.
The Energy Committee will be typically meeting in-person (hybrid) and occasionally virtually (login and call-in information provided below) up to three (x3) times per calendar year. Please visit the county page below for meeting updates and changes and refer to an upcoming meeting’s agenda for the latest information on meeting time and date. The committee sets aside the first few minutes of each meeting for general public comment and encourages residents to provide comments on the community’s energy issues and opportunities. Note: individuals may speak for three minutes; those representing an organization may speak for five minutes.

Superintendent's Advisory Committee on Sustainability Meeting
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:30
The Superintendent’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability meets monthly to discuss various sustainability items impacting APS. All meetings are open to the public. If you would like an invitation to this meeting, please request one by emailing energy@apsva.us. Thank you!

Arlington Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC)
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
The Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC) provides the County Board with advice and recommendations to improve the health and sustainability of Arlington’s urban forest and natural resources. The Commission charge includes:

Programs and policies for the maintenance and enhancement of trees and other natural resources on public property.
The preservation or restoration of trees, other native vegetation, biodiversity, and ecological sustainability in conservation areas, parks, and other County owned natural areas.
The preservation and enhancement of trees, other natural resources, and natural features associated with development and infrastructure improvement projects on public and private property.

The FNRC shall coordinate education and outreach activities, such as Tree City USA, Arbor Day, and the Tree Canopy Fund Grant Program to foster the preservation and enhancement of trees, native plants, and natural habitat on private property, which provide biophilic, economic, social, and environmental benefits for the County as a whole. To speak at an upcoming meeting, sign up here before 12 noon the day of the meeting. Real time registration will not be available during the meeting.
Meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., except for November and December, when they are held on the third Thursday. Meetings are a mix of all virtual and hybrid. Check individual dates for details.
Meetings are open to the public.
