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Your guide to green living in Montgomery County, MD |
Looking for fun activities for your kids? Or how about a new wildlife documentary film screening? Or maybe, a workshop on gardening or bike repair? Our calendar features upcoming community events for those who enjoy a mix of outdoors, activism, creativity, and learning. All event submissions are reviewed for relevancy and accuracy and are posted within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday.
Eat the Change’s #incrEDIBLEplanetchallenge is a campaign from April 1st to April 21st encouraging people to shift towards more planet-friendly diets for Earth Month. Their 21 days of challenges are simple swaps people can make to reduce their environmental footprint. The campaign includes, recipes, giveaways, and more. Learn more here: https://eatthechange.com/pages/incredible-planet-challenge
From April 1 through 18, AFI, afrikafé and Africa World Now Project present the 17th annual New African Film Festival, showcasing the vibrancy of African filmmaking from all corners of the continent and across the diaspora. This year, the festival is going virtual, presenting a lineup of outstanding contemporary African cinema online for audiences in
In celebration of Green Month, Gaithersburg is hosting a socially distanced Community Shredding and E-waste event at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park on Saturday, April 3, 2021, from 9 a.m. to Noon. The collection will occur in the parking lot at 506 S. Frederick Avenue, next to the Skate Park and Water Park. The
On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) for our on-line Ask An EV Owner event. Are you shopping for an EV? Do you have questions about your new EV? Or are you just curious about EVs? If you can answer yes to any of
Join us for a one hour webinar at 6pm! Register to receive the link and reminders. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pf6t4G4OSIC9GAbrH2nHNw
Hosted by the City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with One Montgomery Green & Gaithersburg Green Drinks, the Community Museum hosts its “Green Cocktails” series. Greening Up Your Garden (Facebook Event Page) Friday, April 9 • 7 - 8 PM Lauren Hubbard, owner of Native by Design, talks about simple changes we can make so our yards and gardens
Saturday, April 10, 2021 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Wheaton Claridge Park 11901 Claridge Rd Wheaton, MD, 20902 This is a free event! Contact Rock Creek Conservancy at (301) 579-3105
Overwhelmed by the options of lightbulbs available? This lecture reviews common lighting terminology like watts and lumens and explains the differences between the many types of bulbs currently on the market. You’ll learn which bulb offers the most in terms of energy efficiency that can help lower your utility bill. Additionally, we’ll explore the benefits
Create a Food Forest Wednesday, April 14, 2:00pm Speaker: Lincoln Smith, Founder, Forested Learn how your community can incorporate edible native plants into an existing greenspace for the purpose of maintaining a healthy environment, providing food to local residents and food and habitat to local wildlife. Food Forests can benefit the community by creating a
April 16 - Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles Meet our live reptilian and amphibious ambassadors in this free, virtual program. Learn what makes reptiles and amphibians important to our ecosystems, and how you can help these often misunderstood creatures in your own backyard.
The 9th annual Bethesda Film Fest will feature seven short documentaries made by local filmmakers in a virtual festival. The seven selected films, including two by young filmmakers, will be available to view online for free leading up to a discussion with the filmmakers on Friday, April 16 at 7pm. The Bethesda Film Fest is produced by the Bethesda Arts
Website: #BlackinEnvironment Week(link is external) Join Black in Environment for a fantastic lineup of events and speakers from April 19–23rd, and be sure to follow @BlackinEnviron on Instagram(link is external) and Twitter(link is external) for daily stories and chats.
“Montgomery County’s Challenges and Opportunities Toward Narrowing the Racial Divide in Housing” Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Role of Government in Systemic Housing Discrimination Racism, Housing Discrimination and Wealth Disparities Overcoming Barriers to Closing the Minority Homeownership Gap The History of Housing Discrimination in Montgomery County https://ohrfairhousingsummit.eventbrite.com For more information,
Curious about which household appliances use the most energy and what you can do to reduce your energy use? In this lecture, you’ll learn about the top energy users in the home and what you can do to spend less money on energy. We’ll discuss kill-a-watt meters, which tell you how much energy a device
Black Planet: Black Environmental Legacies, Present & Futures Register here. This discussion will bring together a community of scholars-activists from academia and non-profit organizations for a rich dialogue on the legacy of Black environmental leadership, scholarship and activism. Black people around the world have founded, shaped and driven environmental movements, and this conversation honors those
OMG is reviving its monthly Green Drinks, beginning on the evening of Wednesday, April 21 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Join us as we "Meet the Watersheds" of Montgomery County and the groups that are working to keep them clean and healthy. REGISTER NOW AT https://omgmeetthewatershed.eventbrite.com SUGGESTED DONATION OF $10
We Are All Environmentalists: Exploring Different Shades of Green Register here.(link is external) Environmentalism is a legacy rooted in the global Black community, who have fostered positive change and advocated for healthy inclusive futures. This discussion brings together a community of dynamic environmentalists, ranging from scholars to community organizers, to culminate and celebrate that the
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We'll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This webinar will focus on solar leases and power purchase agreements. You'll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to
Join My Green Montgomery for Earth Day and learn how you can help improve your energy footprint and save money too! Help defeat climate change and save money too. Come join Montgomery County Environmental Protection staff as they share energy saving project ideas and Montgomery County Government incentives for DIY projects big and small. Learn
Food for the Soul: Nourishing our Minds and Bodies Register here.(link is external) Food is central to our holistic well-being. Including more plant-based options into your diet is made easier when you have a guide! This cooking demo will feature vegetarian/vegan chef, Asya Harrison (@veggies4asya) for a tasty and easy to make plant based meal.
We're discussing how to merge environmental justice with economic justice through entrepreneurship and STEM Training in clean energy fields! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-power-day-tickets-149648078431 About this Event:
Mark your calendars for the Spring 2021 MoCo Eats Week. Restaurants, craft beverage producers, bakeries and more! Use the Digital Savings Pass to check-in and redeem deals and discounts at participating locations. Join in on in-person and virtual events throughout the week. For more details: https://visitmontgomery.com/moco-eats/
Black to the Future: Radically Imagining Liberatory Futures Register here.(link is external) There is no such thing as a sustainable, environmental future without thriving Black communities. This discussion will center and radically imagine an environmental future–places where Black people can thrive! We have to imagine what that looks like and co-create it. We will hear
Restore Our Earth is the Worldwide Earth Day Network theme to alert citizens worldwide to the damaging effects of climate change and inspire people to do what they can to help stop these effects. While walking or running along the two-mile trail, you will see various signs that give more information on ways to reduce
Interested in lowering your heating and cooling bills? Programmable and smart thermostats could be the answer! Learn about the benefits of installing a programmable or smart thermostat as well as incentives like rebates through the Empower Maryland program. Additionally, you’ll learn how smart thermostats can be integrated into your smart home and controlled through apps
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will host a webinar with tips for submitting a successful benchmarking report and highlights of changes for the 2020 reports which are due by June 1, 2021. Register today to save your seat! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-2qqT8oGtGthDhUDqGhpxDZakoH1Mca To learn more about the County’s Benchmarking Law, visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/green/energy/benchmarking.html
“Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG,” a series of virtual town halls open to County residents to discuss relevant environmental topics that are important locally, will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich making opening remarks. The new series is sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of
Learn about solar energy and how our nonprofit co-op model simplifies the process of going solar on your home or small business from the comfort of your own home. This will be a live presentation so you'll be able to ask questions. REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lpKkW5CcSN-Iygdv4Mtd6Q
Trees may hold the key to the future of life on Earth. Trees for the Future teaches farmers to use sustainable techniques to improve their land and their livelihoods. Just as Sandy Springers from 100 years ago led the way in new agricultural practices, this Silver Spring-based international organization has facilitated the planting of more
MAEOE Membership Night Thursday, April 29 at 7:00 PM on Zoom Join the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Membership Committee for a fun night of learning about some of the extraordinary biodiversity of organisms found in Maryland. We'll also chat about how you can help increase collective knowledge by participating in the
The Montgomery County Food Council cordially invites you to attend our virtual Food Sovereignty Panel Discussion on Friday, April 30th, from 10-11:30AM. Our discussion will focus on food sovereignty, identifying systemic racial inequities in our local food system, and ways we can collaboratively elevate resident voices in community programs. Our four panelists for this event are community
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