Arlington Conservation Council since 1969
Protecting & enhancing Arlington’s natural environment
Education
Our monthly Speaker Series brings researchers, naturalists, and policy experts to Arlington — and the Post Oak newsletter keeps the community informed all year round.
Community Service
From hands-on cleanups to tree plantings, ACC members show up where it matters most — working side by side with neighbors to care for the green spaces we all share.
Advocacy
We speak up for Arlington’s natural resources at the local and regional level, ensuring conservation has a seat at the table when decisions are made about our land, water, air, and wildlife.
Who We Are
Protecting Arlington’s natural environments
We’re a volunteer council of neighbors who believe a thriving city and a healthy environment grow from the same root.
The Arlington Conservation Council works to protect the prairies, creeks, and urban forest that make this city livable — through habitat stewardship, public education, and a steady voice for sound environmental policy. We host nature programs, restore native landscapes, and help residents become confident stewards of the land they share with the wildlife around them. We also convene FAUNA, a coalition of Arlington’s friends-of-the-park groups working together for the city’s wild places.
57+
years of local conservation
The Post Oak Newsletter
Documenting Arlington conservation since 2002
Ten issues a year of prairies, creeks, wildlife, and the people who speak up for them.
Calendar
Hikes, work days, plantings, and talks — what’s coming up next with ACC and our partners.
Nothing on the calendar just yet
Walks, work days and speaker nights appear here as the board confirms them. Check back soon.
Current Topics
Recent news and updates from the council.
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Support the Work
Conservation needs more than an audience
Your membership and donations fund speaker events, habitat restoration, pollinator gardens, trail mulching, and a louder voice for conservation in city decisions. Every contribution stays local.
A Coalition We Convene
FAUNA
Friends of Arlington’s Unique Natural Areas
ACC founded FAUNA in 2019 to bring Arlington’s friends-of-the-park groups to one table — sharing common challenges, coordinating plans, and speaking with one voice for the city’s wild places.