Go Green with Wolf Trap!

Wolf Trap celebrates the relationship between art and nature.

Music, dance, theater and the visual arts cannot magically reverse the environmental degradation or enact policy change. But what the arts can do is inspire... our collective creativity serves as a gateway to understanding the essence of the natural world, and in turn our understanding of one another.

Green Spot

Wolf Trap’s Green Spot is the place to learn about the steps the Wolf Trap Foundation and the National Park Service are undertaking to improve the environment and to be good stewards of our natural resources. We want to hear your ideas as well; share them at the Green Spot or email wolftrap@wolftrap.org.

Wolfie the Wolf Trap Wolf regularly visits the Green Spot on the Filene Center Plaza during the summer to bring attention to ways that you can Go Green with us! See pictures of his friends on Wolf Trap’s Facebook page.  

The Green Spot is different each night. You may speak with experts from General Motors about electric-powered vehicles, get tips on sustainable gardening from Northern Virginia Master Gardeners, or learn about children’s performances and classes at Wolf Trap that focus on the environment. Check back here in May 2012 for a complete list of Green Spot dates.

Our Green Report Card

Energy Saving/Waste Reduction Update

From enhancing recycling efforts and switching to biodegradable cups for concessions to optimizing energy use in foundation offices, Wolf Trap is taking many steps to help the environment!

Accolades 

• Green Business Award for Education/Outreach (September 2010) – Washington Business Journal
• 2010 Venue Excellence Award for the Wolf Trap Filene Center by the International Association of Venue Managers – recognized in the categories of Leadership, Professional Development, Operations, and Sustainability (July 2010)
• Sustainability Award (March 2010) – American Society of Civil Engineers, National Capital Section
• Environmental Stewardship for Go Green with Wolf Trap (February 2009) – PR Newswire Corporate Social Responsibility Award
• Gold Award for Go Green with Wolf Trap Communication Plan (October 2008) – MARCOM Awards
• Gold Award for Go Green with Wolf Trap Social Media Outreach Strategy (October 2008) – MARCOM Awards

Learn More

Follow our path to green initiatives, important partners along the way and additional readings on the subject.

You Can Help! 

Take these simple steps to help reduce your impact on the environment and to help Wolf Trap Go Green!