, Earth Month was chock full of connecting with hundreds of Americans in person and sharing our mission. From presenting at Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park to leading a nature walk in Tysons Forest to celebrating the grand opening of Seven Bends Native Nursery, we lifted up nature and all that we can do to live a more sustainable lifestyle. We’re grateful for all of you who are taking care of Earth, our one and only home!

Earth Month Highlights

We were honored to be the featured nonprofit at this year's ALX Dog Walk and Sustainability Festival in Alexandria. Sustainability Matters was front and center as we led the dog walk with local Girl Scouts. Our executive director, Andrea, helped judge the Plastic Art Competition, where local artists transformed discarded materials into stunning works of eco-art. Check out our video of the winning art! Thank you to our board chair, Rachel, for spearheading this partnership and to everyone who stopped by our booth or joined the festivities. We felt energized, inspired, and maybe a little in love with a few furry friends we met along the way.

We also forged an exciting new partnership with the 7th grade students and teachers at Farmwell Station Middle School in Ashburn, Virginia. Together we planted a new native meadow on the W&OD Trail along Loudoun Water's easement, and the students' "seed balls" project was a finalist in a Chesapeake Bay watershed contest! The school is right next door to the beloved park, so our meadow will serve as a wonderful outdoor classroom for many years to come.

If you’re curious what a “seed ball” is, be sure to watch Kenny’s video about how to make your own!

We gathered on a lovely, windy day at Jim Barnett Park to celebrate the Winchester Meadow's signage and bench installation. And many thanks to The Phil, a publication giving voice to Virginia nonprofits, which highlighted us in an Earth Day article about our overall mission and programs. What a great month filled with even more!

Give Local Piedmont Fundraiser

Give Local Piedmont is more than just a fundraiser—it's a powerful day of giving fueled by community spirit and generosity. This year, you can double your impact when you give to Sustainability Matters during the early giving period or on the big day: Tuesday, May 13! Thanks to the generosity of our Board of Directors, every dollar you donate will be matched 1:1 — doubling the difference you make. 

Your gift, no matter the size, helps us compete for additional prize funds from the foundation, amplifying your impact even further.

🌱 Donate today and help us grow a more sustainable future and check out our video submission that needs your likes, comments and shares to help us win $1,000!

Thank you SIM!

As a nonprofit organization, we can only achieve our mission through the generous support of our community. That’s why we are so grateful for a $5,000 donation from the Society of Information Management - National Capital Region.  Amazing!

Did you know that being a Sustainability Matters member means exclusive perks all year long? As a member, you’ll get access to unique, members-only experiences like tree ID walks with experts, private house parties with fellow Sustainability Matters enthusiasts, and other exciting events you won’t want to miss.

Ready to connect, learn, and have fun while making a real impact? Join today  and keep an eye out for your special invite to our next members-only event this June.

Call for Mentors!

Do you work in environmental science and wish to inspire young people? We need female mentors for our summer EcologiGALs program! Email hello@sustainabilitymatters.earth to learn more.

ICYMI April

5 Books for Outdoor Lovers Must read books to add to your summer reading list.

Orange Peel Firestarter Dry out your orange peels for a zero-waste camping essential.

Honey Jar Salad Dressing Turn your almost empty honey jar into a delicious salad dressing.

Give Local Piedmont We need your likes! This nonprofit fundraiser video contest will award $1,000 to the video with the most likes, comments and/or shares.

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