The cover  story in this week’s Washington City Paper centers upon the “Mayor’s Conservation Corps (MCC), a branch of Adrian Fenty’s Summer Youth Employment Program in which kids complete beautification projects.” The article’s author, Justin Moyer, paid a visit to the MM Washington School on the unit block of O Street NW – one of … More MM Washington visited by WCP reporter

Ever wonder what’s going on behind the barriers while movie studios film on the streets of D.C.? You can join in a TV and Movie Sites tour every Saturday morning at 10. D.C. is one of the most filmed cities in the world; guides help visitors view their favorite TV and movie scenes from the other side of the … More D.C. Movie Site Tours

On July 22nd, National Geographic awarded CarbonfreeDC a $20,000 grant (watch the video) to help green the homes of 20 deserving families in Washington, DC. Each home will receive over $1000 of energy-saving equipment installed for free, helping the families save a ton of cash on their energy bills! We’ve selected the neighborhoods of Deanwood and … More Eco-Volunteers Needed Urgently

The Neighborhood Farm Initiative will present a special 30-minute work-in-progress screening of my new documentary, “A Community of Gardeners,” on Thursday, August 27, at the Letelier Theater in Washington, D.C.  “A Community of Gardeners” explores the vital role of seven urban community gardens in Washington, D.C., not only as sources of fresh, nutritious food, but as … More Calling all Urban Gardeners!

This from Scott in Bloomingddale: See this Ward 5 news items from the 8/20/2009 Washington Post District Extra. Juvenile Justice Agency Starts Free Lawn-Service Program Thursday, August 20, 2009 [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/19/AR2009081901663.html] Elderly residents of Ward 5 in the District will get their lawns cut once a month free through a program created by the city’s juvenile … More DC YRS’ new lawn service in Ward 5

From Martin in Shaw: The Scott Montgomery ES edible/educational student garden broke ground this morning with the help of several community residents, school staff and the Mayor’s Youth Conservation Corps crew. A pumpkin patch will be prepped this week set for a fall harvest. http://www.ccca-online.org/node/77 CityBlossoms(.org) will begin their project on Marion Street on Thursday, … More Two great gardens break ground this week in Shaw

MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release – Event Date: August 13th, 2009 BURCH BUILDERS GROUP, G&M CONTRACTING andEXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION HOST KICK-OFF RALLY FOR VOLUNTEERS WHAT: On Thursday, August 13th, a kick-off rally will be held for volunteers participating or wanting to participate in the ExtremeMakeover: Home Edition build in the Washington Metropolitan area. Two … More Extreme Home Makeover in DC