<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DC Ecowomen]]></title><description><![CDATA[DC Ecowomen]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:14:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://dc.ecowomen.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[2026 DC Environmental Film Festival: Women Protecting the Environment Locally &#38; Globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest Post: by Monica Schorn, Executive Director, DC Environmental Film Festival A Life Illuminated, directed by Tasha Van Zandt The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital will return to more than twenty venues throughout Washington to celebrate its 34th Annual Festival  from March 19-28, 2026 . Centered around the theme Against the Current , the 2026 Festival features more than 70 films , spotlighting those filmmakers, scientists, and journalists who press on in the face of...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/2026-dc-environmental-film-festival-women-protecting-the-environment-locally-globally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0a4c7fa78e209eb891cae</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:39:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_2f00c83e5526433ca4c63ea59192545e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_925,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monica Schorn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Spotlight: Gabriela Nahm]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this Spotlight article, we interview Gabriela Nahm, who currently serves on the Programs Committee for DC EcoWomen. Gabriela shares what inspired her to join the Board, the environmental issues she is most passionate about, her hobbies outside of work, and her favorite books focused on environmental issues. Gabriela (second from the left) representing Turning Green   at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City in September 2025. What inspired you to join the Board? I began attending...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/board-spotlight-gabriela-nahm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6999f6af77eba70e059c4940</guid><category><![CDATA[Board Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:11:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_14a9db47fdec475cbccc8bdaf6ba673b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_384,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Kitchen Swap: Inspiring Reuse &#38; Cultivating Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Gabriela Nahm 2026 Green Kitchen Swap attendees browsing for new treasures. Photo by Gabriela Nahm On Sunday, February 22, despite the cold, rainy weather, over 70 people attended the second annual Green Kitchen Swap  at Poplar restaurant, hosted in collaboration with the DC Regional Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier , Poplar , Teaism , Slow Food DC , and DC EcoWomen .  The goal of the event was to promote reuse and avoiding the purchase of new items . Attendees were encouraged to give and...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/green-kitchen-swap-inspiring-reuse-cultivating-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0737aaac6e7cda9140f88</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:46:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_dd1d2d90f4b14194aa3e8502b533e5bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Nahm</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibit Tour: The Stars We Do Not See, Australian Indigenous Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Roshani Kothari Nathalie Ryan, Senior Educator at the National Gallery of Art, shared insights about the history, culture and art of Australian indigenous communities during the exhibit tour of The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. Photo by Roshani Kothari On Friday, February 20th, a small group of us from the DC EcoWomen community met with Nathalie Ryan, Senior Educator at the National Gallery of Art for an exhibit tour of  The Stars We...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/exhibit-tour-the-stars-we-do-not-see-australian-indigenous-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699b5dbe33aebccb486a31b0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:38:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_a7a3e7548f764f36a5c12da5a23c8e65~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_605,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roshani Kothari</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Spotlight: Roshani Kothari]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this Spotlight article, we interview Roshani Kothari, DC EcoWomen Board President.  Roshani shares what inspired her to join the Board, the environmental issues she is most passionate about, and her favorite green living tips. ]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/board-spotlight-roshani-kothari</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6980910ebb104146c0d29096</guid><category><![CDATA[Board Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:23:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_23bffccd6039426c8f97c27bedcb7a7c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Climate Change &#38; Sustainability Job Search]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nandita Srivastava As climate change impacts food systems, energy markets, cities, and global development priorities, more people are looking to align their careers with work that contributes to solutions. Climate action needs people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Yet for many job seekers, especially those transitioning from other fields, the climate job market can feel confusing and opaque. The most successful searches combine clarity around one’s skills and interests with the...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/navigating-a-climate-change-and-sustainability-focused-job-search</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696c075e3d420427946af12d</guid><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:29:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_7079ac84b94e4b529eb79f5039534e60~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_698,h_507,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Eco-Resolutions: Healthy, Sustainable Living in the DMV]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Kavitha Nallathambi DC EcoWomen event participant admires orchids at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Photo by Roshani Kothari As we start the new year, we would like to offer some inspiration for you to make eco-resolutions for yourself, your communities, and the environment. To spur your thinking, we have put together some ideas and invite you to share your own eco-resolutions in the comments below. 1. Get Around Town &#38; Stay Healthy—Walk, Bike &#38; Take Public Transport Support active and shared...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/2026-eco-resolutions-healthy-sustainable-living-in-the-dmv</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695dbc6c98add1bc158210a3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:17:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_2c29ced3d4aa47b3beda7378fe518a8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kavitha Nallathambi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Spotlight: Jasmine Xie]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this Spotlight article, we interview Jasmine Xie, DC EcoWomen Board Secretary.  Jasmine shares what inspired her to join the Board, the environmental issues she is most passionate about, and her favorite green living tips. ]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/board-spotlight-jasmine-xie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6952dd1ebc6e9ca0196189cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Board Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:46:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_021104de4d9a4d989fed705951b2aa69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_913,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look Back at 2025: Community, Connection &#38; Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Roshani Kothari DC EcoWomen September Community Happy Hour at Salazar DC As we get ready to start a new year, we wanted to reflect back on 2025, a year of great challenges and uncertainty. We addressed these challenges by organizing social and professional development events, sharing job postings in the newsletter and social media, and writing informative blog posts.  Special thanks to everyone on the DC EcoWomen Board  who helped to organize events, wrote blog posts, worked on newsletters...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/look-back-at-2025-community-connection-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6952dd0123e37bb9569a007e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:48:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_3a8381da41b54c18aa639dbe5d010449~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roshani Kothari</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Featured Business: Greenthinker Zero Waste Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Eleanor Wester Rini Saha, Founder of Greenthinker Zero Waste Store On a sunny October day, I walked around Takoma Park with a grocery bag full of jars on my way to GreenThinker Zero Waste Store .  I turned onto Carroll Ave, walked up a flight of stairs, and arrived to a very colorful store. Afternoon light flooded through the windows, and the shelves were filled with interesting items. It was the first time I had ever been to a zero waste store, and I was curious to learn more.  Making...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/featured-business-greenthinker-zero-waste-store</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6913efa53e3a6594de73a552</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:07:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_5d574e2a42ca4148a162808616771c4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Spotlight: Tricia Boccard]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this Spotlight article, we interview Tricia Boccard, who is currently the Treasurer for DC EcoWomen.  Tricia shares what inspired her to join the Board, the environmental issues she is most passionate about, and her favorite green living tips. Tricia hiking in the Amazon rainforest in Peru. What inspired you to join the Board? While studying for my Master’s of Public Management at the University of Maryland, I learned about DC EcoWomen through a mentorship meeting with Alexandra Kroger...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/dc-ecowomen-board-spotlight-tricia-boccard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692eebb26b38ed6c873f039c</guid><category><![CDATA[Board Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:02:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_0702bcce8a084780b344b1e4b663bded~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_696,h_928,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing Out Waste: A Journey Towards Environmental Sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Liz Crowther, Founder of Low Waste Collective  Liz Crowther specializes in zero-waste implementation and project management. Photo credit: Ana Isabel Photography When I was little, I’d ride my bike around the neighborhood looking for tent worms on the sidewalk and move them to the grass so no one could step on them. I’ve always cared for the environment, which made it an easy focus for my career–bringing together a care for nature and how local and federal governments impact our lives....]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/from-tent-worms-to-zero-waste-a-journey-in-environmental-stewardship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923511a8c513b4f517afb3d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:03:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_b6cecfbe797643d5bff6267f01cacf5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_864,h_691,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview with Jane DeMarines, Executive Director of Climate Diet ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane DeMarines joins DC Ecowomen members at the Mentor Dinner In October, DC EcoWomen members gathered at Teaism Penn Quarter for an intimate mentor dinner with Jane DeMarines, Executive Director and Founder of  Climate Diet , Sustainable Earth Eating. Over food, Jane opened up about her journey from retirement to launching a national nonprofit focused on the connection between our eating habits and climate change. Our Mentor Dinner series brings together 6-8 members with environmental...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/interview-with-jane-demarines-the-executive-director-of-climate-diet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690d1bc296a2942ab27c8796</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:31:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_f0ddd1bad0c24529b3ee058344d21bad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Spotlight: Bria Jamison]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this Spotlight, we interview Bria Jamison, who is the Vice President of the Professional Development and Programs Committee. Bria in front of the U.S. Capitol What inspired you to join the Board? The first DC EcoWomen (DCEW) event I attended was a Galentine’s Speed Dating event. I loved how the organization brought together like-minded women in an inviting space and wanted to get involved. I felt my experience in professional development and network in the federal government, particularly...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/dc-ecowomen-board-spotlight-bria-jamison</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fb77d494cca4a8cf21700a</guid><category><![CDATA[Board Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:17:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_52bc1f3fefc840a9b6369995ee49c873~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pivoting with Purpose: Navigating Cross-Sector Impact in WaterDC EcoWomen x Women’s Aquatic Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gabriela Nahm On a rainy Tuesday night, DC EcoWomen and the Women’s Aquatic Network hosted an evening of candid conversations on...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/pivoting-with-purpose-navigating-cross-sector-impact-in-waterdc-ecowomen-x-women-s-aquatic-network</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc2f5716540f55d516b9ce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:09:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_a434be046b564ede821a8196a2fff7de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Spotlight: Siena Henson]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Board Spotlight series, we interview DC EcoWomen Board members, so you can get to know what they work on, issues they are passionate about, and what they like to do in their free time. In this Spotlight, we interview Siena Henson, who is on the Communications Team and works on the newsletter. Siena running her first half marathon What inspired you to join the Board?   I was inspired to join the board because I wanted to find community with people who share my values and interests. This...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/dc-ecowomen-board-spotlight-siena-henson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c87eb75892bef5c4de7df4</guid><category><![CDATA[Board Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:47:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_8ec4b00b26c841a2a66e60a76bdb99b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_384,h_448,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DC EcoWomen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tales of the Anacostia River: Protecting &#38; Restoring a Fragile Ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 9th, DC EcoWomen community members joined Anacostia Watershed Society's boat tour to learn about the river's ecosystem, and...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/tales-of-the-anacostia-river-protecting-restoring-a-fragile-ecosystem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a4a5c352b87596cc590499</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3eeb4_666cc9f41a644b1d9f01ba7623d971cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tricia Boccard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Together Resilient: Building Community in the Age of Climate Disruption- Book Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Eleanor Wester Eco-village at Ithaca, Photo courtesy of Jim Bosjolie When I think of a strong community, a few things come to mind:...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/together-resilient-building-community-in-the-age-of-climate-disruption-book-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68911368703020ba46e965e9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:00:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_da4d23c4d82e423c9f3d07cda2a2df28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_624,h_316,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>achawla0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Education: Lessons learned from working out West]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Charlotte Terry At the top of O'Neil Pass in Olympic National Park!   Hello everyone! My name is Charlotte Terry and I am a recent...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/environmental-education-lessons-learned-from-working-out-west</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682f9078c53731f2be20aaa1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 22:03:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_29cf866ff7404eca8ff381b36b6e2b24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>achawla0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Public Health Threat of PFAS in Water - What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Alexandra Kroger      With the recent reports in the media reporting on water quality issues and the dangers of plastic  contaminants,...]]></description><link>https://dc.ecowomen.org/post/the-public-health-threat-of-pfas-in-water-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682ba1dff0e048f87929de5f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff55b2_1b3761a7648640be884bf8a32f5ea55d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>achawla0</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>