Alexandria Eco-City Academy

The Eco-City Academy gives Alexandria residents the knowledge and tools to take an active role in advancing the City's climate, energy, and sustainability efforts.
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Learn and Take Environmental Action with Eco-City Alexandria

Learn and Take Environmental Action with Eco-City Alexandria 

Eco-City Alexandria has two ways for residents to get involved in environmental action this fall. Whether you want to volunteer with your neighbors or learn more about local climate initiatives, check out two opportunities.

Eco-City Academy

The Eco-City Academy gives Alexandria residents the knowledge and tools to take an active role in advancing the City's climate, energy, and sustainability efforts. Through presentations, interactive activities, and discussions with City staff, participants gain a deeper understanding of the City's Environmental Action Plan and learn how they can help build a greener, more resilient community.

The 2026 Eco-City Academy will take place on:

  • Saturday, September 19, 2026
  • Saturday, September 26, 2026

Both sessions will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at:

Patrick Henry Recreation Center
 4653 Taney Avenue, Room C
 Alexandria, VA 22304

The Academy is offered free of charge and is open to Alexandria residents who are 17 years of age or older. Lunch will be provided on both days. Sessions will be conducted in person and in English.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on August 12, 2026. Space is limited, and participants will be randomly selected from each Alexandria ZIP code.

Apply here: Eco-City Academy Application

For more information, email Eco-CityAlexandria@alexandriava.gov.

For reasonable accommodation, contact yulia.fmarcos@alexandriava.gov  or 703.746. 3694 Virginia Relay 711. 

Eco-City Academy Curriculum

Class 1 – Building a Resilient and Equitable Alexandria

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Theme: How climate change affects people and how Alexandria is preparing residents and communities.

Topics

  • Building an Equitable Eco-City
  • Climate Emergencies
  • Air Quality & Public Health
  • Libraries as Community Resilience Hubs
  • Energy Efficiency at Home

 

Class 2 – Designing the Eco-City of Tomorrow

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Theme: How Alexandria plans, builds, and manages a sustainable city.

Topics

  • Sustainable Development
  • Green Buildings
  • Housing
  • Parks & Tree Canopy
  • Stormwater
  • Transportation
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Waste Management

 

EcoAmbassadors Program

The EcoAmbassadors Program is a five-week program where you will learn the skills you need to help save energy, reduce utility bills, and promote sustainable living across Alexandria and Arlington.  

  • Eligibility: Open to anyone ages 16 and older. 

  • When: Weekly trainings, Monday and Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. (Monday, 9/14, Tuesday, 9/22, Monday, 9/28, Monday, 10/5, Tuesday, 10/13, Monday 10/19). 

  • Where: The training locations will be published by late August. We are planning for these sessions to be held both in person and virtually, anticipating 80% in person and 20% virtual). 

  • Details: Run by EcoAction Arlington in partnership with the City of Alexandria and Arlington County.  

  • How to Apply: Applications are due August 31. Apply for EcoAmbassadors Here 

For more information visit the EcoAmbassadors Webpage.