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Kick off the new year by finally repairing that item that's been on your to-do list. Bring it to Fix It DC and you'll be paired up with a coach to try to diagnose and solve the issue.

🔧🔨⚙️✂️Please register to attend: bit.ly/3N30suz
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Looking for unique and sustainable gifts to give this year? Follow Reuse DC’s Holiday Shopping Guide to find vintage, secondhand, and upcycled gift ideas, while also shopping small and local this season. Visit any of the flea markets around the city to find one-of-a-kind items & shop sustainably!
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
See you tomorrow! Registration is free at myschooldc.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Warm cocoa 🍫+ a winter ready home = the perfect combo. Check out our tips & share with a friend!
December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month! The holiday season is an important time to be a well-informed consumer and to think before you buy. Follow along with @DOEE_DC this month to see how you can make sure the gift-giving experience is happy and hazard-free. #SafeToys2025
December 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
District Sustainability Award applications are now open! Just a few short questions for your chance to be recognized for making DC greener, healthier, and more livable.

Apply now! tinyurl.com/2vaaxrpw
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
We’re counting down to My School DC Ed FEST – DC’s citywide school fair! This is your opportunity to meet representatives from DC public and public charter schools!

Register for free at myschooldc.org #EdFEST25
December 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We're honored to announce the recipient of the inaugural 2025 SWPPP Team of the Year award: the Department of Public Works Fueling Team. They're responsible for managing daily operations of several fueling sites including inspections, addressing leaks & spills that may occur, trash cleanup, etc.
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
As we show gratitude this holiday season, consider wildlife.

🐦Keep natural habitat intact by leaving leaf piles alone. 🦫Keep trash secure. 🦌Plant native shrubs. 🦉Keep pets supervised. 🐾Reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals.

Report injured wildlife to DC Animal Care & Control.
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Hosting for the holidays? Set the table for sustainability. From reusable serve ware to cloth napkins, we've got ideas for big impact this holiday season.
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🎉 Join Us at the DC Hiring Fair! Discover exciting career opportunities with the Department of Energy and Environment. ✨ Save the date and meet us there!

🗓️ December 8, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍University of the District of Columbia

Please be sure to register here: dchr.dc.gov/joinourteam#...
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎃Give your pumpkins a second life and reduce food waste this season!

Find your nearest drop-off site: zerowaste.dc.gov/what-goes-wh...
November 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
There's 1⃣spot left for tomorrow's Fix It DC event! A FREE do-it-together networking event around sustainability & repair. Bring your small appliances, household electronics (no computers) & toys, or garments.

Grab the last spot: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fb8...
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Drop by and learn how to repair your broken household items and garments.

🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)

Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our Green Fellows program is hiring District residents enrolled into a Master’s-degree program and/or students enrolled in a local area college or university’s Master’s-degree program! Build your career in public service!

Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Last week's Spirit Week was full of fun, thoughtfulness, high-energy and connection. Big shoutout to our HR team for curating such an engaging line up:

✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
People think we're weird...just because we like science, bugs and occasionally hug trees. We're not weird....😅🫠
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Last week, we hosted families at the AREC for a wonderful time: pirate led boat rides, visits with aquatic friends and spooky crafts.

Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We're happy to announce the recipient of the 2025 Stormwater Hero of The Year award: Mr. Daniel R Botts Jr, of @dcpolicedept.bsky.social.

Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Yesterday, our Lead-Safe & Healthy Housing team collaborated with Department of Health to engage visitors of our local vital records office. Children are most at risk of exposure. Our public health analysts are committed to education and prevention and reaching parents wherever they are!
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join Bright Bear Yoga DC for a free yoga class in the Kingman Island Meadow on Saturday, October 25th from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. 🧘🧘🏾‍♀️

➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
October 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Afraid of not having the perfect costume? Join Rethread DC at the Southwest Library on October 26th from 1-4pm for a combined costume swap and upcycling workshop.

Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Help protect the District's river & streams. Report water pollution in minutes using the District's online portal. Learn more➡️https://doee.dc.gov/node/1700886
October 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This Saturday, October 18th➡️ Learn how to disassemble, troubleshoot and repair (if possible) your broken household items like small appliances, bikes, toys, or garments with a coach. Tools provided.

RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We're sure to have a spooky, fun time!

RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
October 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM