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The staff at the Historical Society of Washington DC are using their own efforts with their ever improving recycling program and other green means to inspire their audiences.
In honour of Earth Day in April, Education Coordinator Sarah Gamble wanted to offer DC Girl Scout troops the chance to connect with urban nature, get some tips on at-home recycling and learn a bit more about DC, and …

Although museums may be seen as monoliths of tradition, it may not be long before a new generation of curators is confidently leading the field in a newly sustainable direction. The George Washington University Museum Studies graduate department is embracing environmental issues in social concern, providing the inaugural ‘Green Museum’ class on sustainable museum practices and burgeoning improvements in the field.

In case you’ve been thinking that the only thing green about Crystal City is the reflection off the office windows on a particularly dull afternoon, think again. Of late, Crystal…

If you’ve missed the burgeoning green events at the Historical Society of Washington DC, have no fear. Although you may not have made it out for ‘Earth Month’ where much of the Society’s programming was dedicated to environmental issues in honour of Earth Day, the Historical Society has embraced its commitment to bring awareness to green issues, particularly relating to the DC area, so if you’re looking for greener options for …