You’re never too young (or old) to learn about the environment. Last week, the District celebrated the third annual School Garden Week where students of all ages (including those of us not technically in school anymore) participated in a variety of educational and fun …
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One of DC’s great summer gatherings is Jazz in the Garden – an opportunity to sit in the sun, sip some sangria and enjoy live jazz in the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden.
If you haven’t been out there yet this summer, grab some friends and head over right after work on Friday – the shaded grassy spots fill up fast.
While …
Camping is my newly discovered passion – a perfect way to recharge after a long stressful work week. And for all campers new and seasoned here are some helpful tips on how to enjoy the great outdoors without harming it.
Stay on the right paths. Get good, established trail maps from the visitor center before you embark on your trip.
Minimize your impact on your campsite. Select a site that …
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Statewide Program Offers Eco-Options for Enjoying “Staycations” this Summer
As many of us seek to stay local this summer, “staycations” provide an economical and eco-friendly way to explore the extended DC metro environs. From waterfalls to wineries, Virginia boasts an impressive array of attractions for a day trip or weekend getaway. And the state’s Virginia Green program is helping make green travel throughout …
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Drinking local wine can be fun, it can also be eco-friendly!
Twenty of Northern Virginia’s best wineries are participating in the first annual Wine Country Food and Wine Festival from July 10-12. The Festival is being held at the Historic Whitehall Manor in Bluemont, Virginia.
Each night, a wine pavilion will be open for tastings and live music starting at 6:00pm and ending at 9:00pm. The wine tastings are conducted by wine ambassador …
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