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Rachel Carson: Local Hero Who Helped Spring Sing!
Guest blog written by Rebecca Henson, Founder and Director of Springsong Museum. Women’s History Month and the early days of spring are the perfect time to celebrate Montgomery County resident,
Invasive Aquatic Alert!–Two Horned Trapa
Two Horned Trapa–Please help us Monitor and Report! If you are around any ponds in Montgomery County, or anywhere else in Maryland, Virginia, or elsewhere, please report two-horned Trapa! Please
Montgomery County’s Leaf blower Law–What does it mean for Me?
Gas Leaf Blowers Are Out, Electric Are In–Law Changing July 1, 2025 Montgomery County residents and businesses are being advised to start the switch to Electric leaf blowers now!
MCPS Adds Four New Green Schools!
Blog posted provided by: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, and Albert Einstein and James Hubert Blake high schools have been named
2024 Organic Lawn Photo Contest Winners!
May 2, 2024 marks 5 years of Montgomery County’s “Healthy Lawns Act” prohibiting the use of non-organic pesticides on lawns, playgrounds, mulched recreation areas, and private childcare facilities. To celebrate
Enter our Lawn Photo Contest!
Calling all photographers! Enter our Organic Lawn Photo Contest by April 10th. We’re celebrating 5 years of Montgomery County’s “Healthy Lawns Act” to stop the use of toxic pesticides on
Join DEP at the Landscape Contractor’s Sustainability Symposium Feb 20th
February 20, 2024 Landscape Contractor’s Sustainability Symposium in Silver Spring Join the Landscape Contractors Association of MD-DC-VA for a day of in-person training and panels where industry experts share valuable lessons
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), hosted a Student Environment Volunteer Day
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), hosted a Student Environment Volunteer Day planting yesterday at Gaithersburg High School/ Despite the
Bethesda Green is conducting their fourth Summer Speaker Series
Bethesda Green is conducting their fourth Summer Speaker Series, where they bring together founders, industry experts, and policymakers for a series of conversations on sustainability that will inspire and
10,000 Trees Planted! Celebrating 8 years of TreeMontgomery
Tree Montgomery has planted more than 10,000 shade trees! Montgomery County DEP staff celebrated a tremendously successful 8 years of the Tree Montgomery program with their tree planting contractor D.
5 Common Lawn Pests and How to Manage Them
Is your lawn being harmed by a pest? Find out how to identify the culprit and the best way to treat them organically. You’ve spent precious time and effort tendering
Do you like fireflies? Leave the leaves to save them!
Do you like fireflies? Leave the leaves to save them! Written by Kay Taub Are you seeing fewer fireflies in the summer? Every summer I hear comments from neighbors and
Native Spring Blooming Flowers!
Join our Spring Bloom Photo Challenge on Instagram! Upload any photo you already have or take of a native plant blooming and tag @MyGreenMC. Participants with the most likes will
Control Mosquitos without Toxic Pesticides!
Did you know you can virtually eliminate the mosquito population in your yard and neighborhood with a few simple, non-toxic ingredients? If you didn’t know, those expensive pesticides being fogged
How to Green your summer BBQ
Make your BBQ a little lighter on the planet! Check out some of these easy ways to “green” your event. Use reusable plates and utensils It’s easy to set up
6 Steps to Host a Fun and Safe Summer Shindig
6 Steps to Host a Fun and Safe Summer Shindig Written by Jenny Miller at Stop NDD (nature deficit disorder) Summer is in full swing and that means lots of outdoor fun
5 Tips to Have a Sustainable Garden
5 Tips to Have a Sustainable Garden If you own a garden, you must be knowing how lovely it feels like to have a natural and beautiful getaway any time
How to Make Your Garden More Eco-friendly
How to Make Your Garden More Eco-friendly Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels Protecting the environment should be our main focus, and improving our gardening habits is a great step towards achieving a
Fern Fronds Unfurl for Spring
As spring continues its procession, native ferns awaken to the sun and warming earth by unfurling their leaves, called fronds, that emerge from the base of the plant as tightly
Lawn “Weeds” a Problem?
Lawn “Weeds” a Problem? You’re looking at your lawn, and thinking there’s a few too many weeds in there. Before grabbing that bag of chemicals, learn more about what theExperts Share 21 Ways to Incorporate Eco-Conscious Swaps for a Greener Home
Originally published by Redfin Experts Share 21 Ways to Incorporate Eco-Conscious Swaps for a Greener Home Practicing greener habits at home isn’t just better for the environment; it can help
Going Green: 8 Excellent Environment-Friendly Home Office Solutions
Going Green: 8 Excellent Environment-Friendly Home Office Solutions The world is undeniably changing. However, it is not always changing for the better, and environmental choices make a difference. This is
8 Easy Things to Protect the Planet
We all want to save the planet from crumbling beneath us, and there are so many ways that we can do it without even trying too hard. Here are a few
Rectifying A Rotten Air Problem in Your Home
Rectifying A Rotten Air Problem Poor air quality may appear to be a problem associated with pollution and the outdoors, but science is increasingly indicating that it might be the
Black Voices in Landscaping–an interview with a landscaping business owner.
DEP recently had the pleasure of interviewing Al M Britt, II, founder and president of Britt Landscaping, a black owned, local small business in Montgomery County, Maryland. We were interested
Consumer Alert: Important Information on Retail Energy Suppliers
Maryland law gives consumers the right to choose a third-party energy supplier and give the suppliers the green light to market directly to consumers. Many of these companies make promises
Steps to a deeper shade of green
Several years ago, one of my friends told me I was the “greenest person she knew!” Although surprised, my “normal” is apparently not the norm. I am constantly trying to
Using iron-based herbicides for alternative weed control.
About the author: Eric Maurer is the National Accounts Manager for Neudorff USA A webinar presented by Eric about this topic can be viewed here. What’s the deal with iron-based
What Uses the Most Energy in Your Home?
This article was first published in the Visual Capitalist and written by Jeff Desjardins Warren Buffett describes his first rules of investing as: “Rule #1: Never lose money. Rule #2:
Lawn Haiku–2020 winners and free coloring book!
Thank you to the 25 poets who entered our lawn haiku competition! Please enjoy our downloadable coloring book, featuring the winning haikus on the coloring pages, and a feature page
Climate Strike 2019 – A report from the front lines
Guest blog written by Jen Hawse, climate activist, Partnership Manager with Island Press, and new Rockville homeowner. A version of this article also appears on Island Press’ blog. In 2007,
First Summer of P.O.W.E.R.
This year, we piloted a program called P.O.W.E.R. which was an acronym for Peer Outreach With Energy Resources. The program was created as a partnership between Audubon Naturalist Society and
Should you adjust soil pH?
Should you worry about your lawn’s soil pH? For years many people have been told raise the pH of their lawn by “sweetening the soil” with lime, or lower the
Hot summer? Cool projects for your lawn
Temperatures are soaring and the erratic rain (flash flooding then dry spells), makes it challenging to keep yards green and lush.
Laytonsville home shines light on energy savings
Changing out lights may not be the flashiest choice for the green-minded homeowner, but the energy savings—not to mention the rebate opportunities—can be very glamorous indeed. And reimbursement from Pepco
Yard Trim: Keep Length to Four Feet
To help collection crews be able to take the branches you set out at the curb for them, please prepare branches to meet all of our requirements.
Meet the County critters: Spotted salamanders
What are Salamanders? Salamanders are amphibians like frogs and toads. Amphibians are cold blooded animals that spend at least part of their life in water. Unlike frogs and toads, salamanders
