Green Initiative

Upcoming Green Initiative Projects

Community Garden Repair, Sunday, April 21. Details coming soon.

Seed and Sapling Sale, Sunday, April 28, 9:00am-12:00pm. Spring is springing and it's time to put seedlings in the ground! Come to OT to pick up plants to start or add to your home garden. We have a wide variety of vegetables and herbs to choose from and donations from the sale will benefit OT's sustainability efforts.

Greening Olam Tikvah - What We Have Accomplished

Light bulb replacement (in partnership with the Buildings & Grounds Committee) - contracted to replace all bulbs in all 9 pods, Sanctuary, Mosaic Lobby and Social Hall. Will continue to work to replace all bulbs throughout the building.

Fairfax County HomeWise program/light bulb swap (during 2023 Purim Carnival) - HomeWise advised and provided tools to help save energy at home. Handed out approximately 100 energy efficiency kits to congregants.

Community Garden restarted - watch for mint, oregano, dill, and daisies in the spring and summer.

Compost System built and established to support greening of kitchen operations.

Metal & Electronics Recycling (in partnership with Men's Club) - raised $226 dollars and gave people an excuse to clean out their basements, closets, and attics.

Sapling Sale and Seed Swap - raised $127; brightened and enhanced the home gardens for many members.

Scholar in Residence 2024 (in partnership with the Adult Education Committee) - Researched and recommended candidates for OT's 2024 Scholar-in-Residence.

Elul Stream Cleanup, Fall 2023 - Volunteers collected trash and debris (including a car tire!) from Accotink Creek as part of the international Reverse Tashlich project.

Invasive Species Removal and Park Restoration at Oakton Community Park, Spring 2023 - The invasive plant removal and restoration work done by volunteers helps to provide a better habitat for native pollinators and other wildlife, increase biodiversity, and enhance the appearance of the park.