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Set the standard for sustainability at the Green Fairfax Environmental Summit

• Join Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik for Green Fairfax, a free half-day summit exploring the intersection of sustainability and urban development on Oct. 19, 2-6:30 p.m. at MITRE Building 4 in McLean.
• The event will highlight practical, locally relevant solutions and will feature speakers, panel discussions and a networking happy hour.
• Register in advance online.

3 Things to Know Today

1. Adopt-A-Family holiday program returns 

2. New Capital Bikeshare stations in county exceeding ridership expectations 

3. Farm Harvest Fest and Carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park this weekend

⭐Fairfax Forward: Free trees still available

Fairfax Forward: Highlighting Achievements, Success and Innovation

Our Urban and Community Forestry Division has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to give residents free trees to help lower energy costs, create wildlife habitat and grow healthier neighborhoods. Residents can request up to two free trees shipped straight to their door.

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