Celebrate Earth Month 2024!

April 16, 2024

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is celebrating Earth Month with many activities and events!

Throughout April, you are invited to participate in activities to promote sustainability, conservation, and eco-conscious living. From educational workshops to community clean-ups, DEP is working with the community to make a positive impact on local environment.

We will finish the Earth Month celebrations with the Annual Montgomery County GreenFest the largest annual environmental festival in the County for all to celebrate, learn and start or continue the journey to improving our natural surroundings.

Highlighted Earth Month activities include:

Earth Month Clean-Up Events: Join DEP staff and community members for neighborhood cleanup efforts at various county locations. The events will provide an opportunity to take an active role in preserving the natural beauty of the surroundings. Events listed on the DEP calendar.
Composting and Recycling Workshops: DEP will host a series of workshops covering topics such as composting, energy efficiency and sustainable gardening. These sessions will empower participants with practical knowledge and tips for reducing their environmental footprint. Events listed on the DEP calendar.
Food Waste Prevention Week Education: As part of the effort to reduce food waste in the County, DEP will have information about food waste prevention at grocery stores throughout the County during April.
Illumination Stations: Shine a light on energy savings and keep more money in your pockets. DEP is hosting a series of events where people can apply for energy assistance and exchange old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs for new energy-efficient LED light bulbs.
GreenFest 2024: DEP and a coalition of public and nonprofit partners will host this annual event from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Blackrock Center for the Arts in Germantown.