Mark Your Calendar For: Activist Nights: Every Wednesday in Alexandria End of the Line Film Screening: Tuesday, Sep. 11, 6:30, at the Arlington Central Library Sierra Club VA Chapter Annual Gathering: Sep. 21-23 at Caroline Furnace Retreat Center in Fort Valley, VA NOVA Outside: The Great Outdoors, The Great Context Monday, Sep. 24, 7:00, at Churchill Elementary in McLean In the Eye of the Hawk: Reflections Along the Potomac: Wednesday, Sep. 26, 7:30, at GMU (Arlington Campus) GAIA and the City: New Understandings in Urban Agriculture and Energy: Thursday, Sep. 27, 7:00, at the Walter Reed Community Center, Arlington Energy Crossroads Film Screening: Monday, Oct. 15, 6:30, at the Arlington Central Library NOVA Outside: Conservation Corridors: Tuesday, Oct 23, 7:00, at the Fairfax Co Govt Center |
Mount Vernon Sierran -- Fall 2012
In this issue:
Metro D.C. Tour of Solar Homes & Buildings
Here comes the sun! Get an insider's view of more than 60 solar structures included in the 22nd annual tour, October 6-7. Read More
The Five Megawatt (Solar) Question
A little background reading for those taking the tour of solar homes and buildings-- or for anyone who cares about renewable energy options in the Commonwealth. Why is Virginia lagging so far behind other states on solar? Read More
Notes From the Chair: A Deep Dive into the Club's Alexandria Endorsements
The MVG's chair responds to criticism of the Club's endorsements in the Alexandria Democratic primary earlier this year and provides a crash course on the Sierra Club's national Urban Environment policy. Read More
Easy Greening: Local or Organic?
Maybe you've seen the bumper sticker that asks, "Who's Your Farmer?" The (right) answer may be more complicated than you think. Read More
Children and Climate Change
A local pediatrician explains how changes in climate put children's health at risk--not over the next few decades, but right now. Read More
It's Not Easy Being Green
A participant in Arlington's recent Green Home and Garden Tour reflects that "green home" and "green garden" can have a multitude of meanings. Read More
Mount Vernon Group Executive Committee: Call for Candidates
Got a little time and a lot of determination? We'd like to talk to you about joining the Group's volunteer elected leadership! Read More
Volunteers Needed in Arlington: Energy Efficiency Improvements for Low-Income Housing
Join this program to learn hands-on skills in energy efficiency and weatherization. After the training program, volunteers will participate in work days to improve energy and water efficiency in low-income apartment buildings. Program requires commitment of 60 service hours per year and participants must be available on Saturdays. Contact Arligtonians for a Clean Environment at energy@arlingtonenvironment.org or 703-228-6406 for an application. For more information, visit www.arlingtonenvironment.org.
The Mount Vernon Sierran is published quarterly by the Mount Vernon Group of the Sierra Club's Virginia Chapter. Content contained in the newsletter expresses the opinions of the authors and does not necessarily reflect any official Group position or campaign. Questions or comments? Email Mary Kadera, the newsletter editor, at Mount.Vernon.Group@sierraclub.org.
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