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Nov 5, 2021
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Meet 2021 Annual Photo Contest Winner: Emma Jagoz

Farmer Emma and her 9 year old daughter Anisa are digging in the soil to check on their potato crop! They grow over 12 varieties of...

A Note on 2019-2020 Leadership Transition

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Jul 21, 2019
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A Note on 2019-2020 Leadership Transition

By Tamara Toles O’Laughlin It is with gratitude and every other kind of emotion that I reach out to you as I conclude my board service...

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Aug 31, 2017
3 min

A Note on the New Board

By Tamara Toles O’Laughlin Over the last few years I have been incredibly fortunate to take on several roles on the Board of DC EcoWomen....

Why Should You Care About Community Now, More than Ever?

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Dec 10, 2016
3 min

Why Should You Care About Community Now, More than Ever?

By Tamara Toles-O’laughlin There is no neat and tidy way to sum up my feelings about current events. Highs and lows abound for all of us...

What Every EcoWoman Should Know About the Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan

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Feb 26, 2016
3 min

What Every EcoWoman Should Know About the Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan

By Sonia Abdulbaki I recently wrote an article on the DC EcoWomen blog regarding the global concern of water shortage. I quote myself...

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Nov 13, 2015
2 min

DC EcoWomen’s EcoHour with Talia Buford

By Sonia Abdulbaki DC EcoWomen is a group with a mission “to provide an educational forum for women that empowers women to become leaders...

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Jun 4, 2015
2 min

Reflections with a DC EcoWomen Leader

By Robin Garcia DC EcoWomen’s president, Christina Sorrento, is leaving the executive board after nearly a decade of service to the...

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Apr 13, 2014
2 min

Ten Years Later, A Reason To Celebrate

Raising A Glass To DC EcoWomen At The Ten Year Gala Written by DC EcoWomen President Christina Sorrento EcoWomen had its first ever...

EcoWomen Networking Tips, Tried And True

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Feb 15, 2014
4 min

EcoWomen Networking Tips, Tried And True

DC EcoWomen Board’s Best Practices To Take To Your Next Happy Hour Last year, DC EcoWomen gave you ten great networking tips to bring to...

Furlough For Enviros: Five Earth-Lovin’ Activities For Your Staycation

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Oct 7, 2013
3 min

Furlough For Enviros: Five Earth-Lovin’ Activities For Your Staycation

As a woman living in the DC area, chances are pretty good that you’re currently on an unexpected paid staycation, courtesy of the...

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Sep 2, 2013
2 min

Get To Know The New Board Members!

Labor Day has come and gone, which means a new year of school, of Congressional hearings… and a new group of DC EcoWomen Board Members!...

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Jun 27, 2013
1 min

Winners of the 2012 Photo Contest

Winners of the 2012 Contest: Women and the Environment: ‘Jill on the Turner River’ by Sarah Hackney Photos of women exploring the natural...

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Jun 17, 2013
3 min

For Earth’s Sake, Get Organized!

Marin Rose presented at the DC EcoWomen Conference in the “Organize Your Life” workshop. The following is excerpted from her...

The Power of Leadership and Connection: Lessons from the Conference

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May 27, 2013
2 min

The Power of Leadership and Connection: Lessons from the Conference

You can be a leader. You already are a leader. Dr. Spence said that in her experience, women only want to bring other women up. We all...

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May 6, 2013
4 min

DC EcoWomen Success Story: Jamie Carson

This post was written by DC EcoWomen blogger Dawn Bickett Welcome to the second installment of DC EcoWomen Success Stories! This month’s...

Channeling your Inner Wonder Woman… and Other Tips for Body Language in the Workplace

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Apr 15, 2013
2 min

Channeling your Inner Wonder Woman… and Other Tips for Body Language in the Workplace

Body language is surprisingly important in the workplace. The way you move and act may have unintended impacts on how others perceive...

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Apr 11, 2013
3 min

Escape and Be Free in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C., the city of young professionals and fast politics, is one of the hardest working cities in our country. And as an...

Toxins in the Environment, Toxins in Your Body

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Feb 27, 2013
1 min

Toxins in the Environment, Toxins in Your Body

The following is a post by DC EcoWomen boardmember Alison Alford. http://myggm.org I recently attended a fantastic DC EcoWomen EcoHour on...

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Jan 28, 2013
3 min

Malnutrition in American Women

Is a calorie just a calorie? Obesity is one of the most visible problems in our country. But it may be masking another overarching...

Recap: Green Living Project Film Premiere

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Jul 12, 2012
1 min

Recap: Green Living Project Film Premiere

By Katrina Phillips Our evening began with a short local spotlight story from Sam Ullery, the Schoolyard Garden Specialist for DC’s...