Press Release: Victory Gardens at Arlington Public Schools Donating to Local Food Pantries
August 10, 2020
Community-led initiative has goal to produce 2,500 pounds of fresh vegetables. (Arlington, VA) In response to the COVID-19 global health crisis, Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA) is working to support and…
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Statement of Solidarity from Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture
June 10, 2020
Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture would like to address the latest events surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and many other unarmed black people. These events are symptomatic…
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Take Action: Virginia’s Farmers Markets Should be “Essential” Businesses
April 13, 2020
In Governor Northam’s Executive Order, he did not deem farmers markets as essential businesses like grocery stores. Instead, they were classified the same as restaurants and bars. Subsequent guidance clarified that farmers…
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Our Community Responds to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
April 5, 2020
As our community responds to the COVID-19 global health crisis, we hope that you and your family stay safe and healthy. Now more than ever, it is evident that a resilient and…
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NVCT's Conservationists of Color
February 15, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Busboys And Poets, 4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206, USAJoin Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for an event uplifting the voices of conservationists of diverse backgrounds. You'll get to read and listen to passages about those who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding nature. NVCT's Conservationists of Color Open Mic Night will be back at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington this year.
Sign up to read a passage or just come listen and enjoy! If you have a passage you'd like to read, great! If not, check out the list of suggested readings so you, too, can take a journey through the meaningful contributions of great conservationists. Please RSVP to let NVCT know you are coming.
This year's partners include Black Women Hiking DMV, EcoAction Arlington, Nature Forward, and Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria.
Date: Sunday, Feb 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Busboys & Poets Shirlington, 4251 Campbell Ave
More info: https://www.nvct.org/event-details/conservationists-of-color-open-mic-night
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Spring Garden Kickoff
March 28, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Marymount University - Ballston Center, 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201, USAMore info coming soon!
https://arlingtonurbanag.org/2026-spring-garden-kickoff/
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Arlington County Fair
August 12, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
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Arlington County Fair
August 12, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
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