Climate Conservation Club

Thanks to @JRarchaeology and @preservationva for the help on this article! skippingstones.org/wp/2024/09/24/…

#DYK that June is #NationalRiversMonth? The Potomac River, along with the Occoquan Reservoir, makes up almost all of the #NoVa drinking water supply. Show your appreciation by preventing harmful runoff from infiltrating our watershed. #OnlyRain onlyrain.org

It’s not young people versus older people in the climate movement, says @JeromeFosterII in this morning’s keynote. “It’s young people versus old fossil fuel CEOs!” Follow along with Day 2 of our #CCL2024 conference programming at cclusa.org/youtube!

#DYK, a whopping 33 billion pounds of plastic enter the marine environment every single year? Today, there's an estimated 75—199 million tons of plastic waste in our oceans 🌎🌊 On #WorldOceansDay (and every day), refuse single-use plastic to help #TurnOffTheTap.

Thanks to NoVA Outside for helping get our display to the Student Environmental Action Showcase this Thursday!

🌎 Fairfax County's biggest Earth Day Fairfax Festival is coming up on on Saturday, April 20 at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly! FREE ADMISSION! 🌸 There will be live entertainment all day long for the whole family! 🎶 Check out the event schedule: bit.ly/2T3b4Py

Our Get2Green Team is expanding! We are hiring four resource teachers to directly support schools with their environmental stewardship and outdoor education. Search for Get2Green on the FCPS vacancy page to apply. Many thanks to the school board for supporting our mission.

Planting native plants with neighbors and friends. When the trees grow up, this place will be a favorite destination, not only as host plants for local pollinators, but for everyone in our town.

#DYK that trees are key to reducing polluted #stormwater runoff? Their roots absorb and filter water, while their canopies help to catch and slow down the rain. Find out what types of trees may work best on your property: plantnovatrees.org

Want to benefit the environment (& your weekend plans?) Leave your leaves in the yard! 🍂 A recent Washington Post article shows that fallen leaves can provide critical wildlife habitat & benefit soil health. Read more: wapo.st/3ZZ0jP6 #FFXGreen

The Children and Youth Pavilion is a hub for youth-driven climate action. Join us in shaping a sustainable future, because young voices are catalysts for change🌱💪 Here are 5️⃣ reasons why young voices are needed at #COP28 and in decision-making spaces. #OurVoicesOurFuture

As you're packing lunch this school year, consider small changes that can lead to a big reduction in waste. #ZeroWaste #startsmall #conservation #BacktoSchool2023

Day one has come to a close, and what a day it's been 💡 We've loved conversing with you live as we delved into the Food Crisis and Education plenary challenges today. Whether you were with us at the @BelfastICC or following online, we're curious: which session left the deepest impact on you? 👀 Share your thoughts with us! 💬 #OYW23

The acorn collection season is here and we’re partnering with @Tomorrowstrees. Learn more here: tomorrows-trees.org/find-a-dropoff/

Fall is here! Help @Tomorrows_Trees and @TheNationsRiver collect acorns to rehabilitate Potomac watershed areas. We found so many white oak acorns next to a parking lot in our neighborhood! Three cheers for #nativeplants!

I'm taking action with @theactionnet: Climate Defenders Mass Call. Join in here on Wednesday evening: actionnetwork.org/forms/climate-…

The Biden-Harris Administration just announced the launch of the #AmericanClimateCorps, which will train and mobilize over 20,000 young people in clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience. Our statement: sierraclub.org/press-releases…

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has worked to put climate change at the core of economic and financial policy. Critics say she needs to do more, faster bloomberg.com/news/features/… via @climate The US Treasury Secretary has worked to put climate change at the core of US economic and financial policy. Critics say she needs to do more, faster.