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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.

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Get Clean – Electricity, that is…

On Sunday, October 30th at 12:45 p.m. Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church (10123 Connecticut Ave, Kensington) will host a hybrid presentation and Q&A about how to get clean electricity for YOUR

💡Light Bulb Exchange

Olney Antique Village 16605 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD, United States

The Olney Antique Village Event with Lightbulb Exchange! If you want some really cool items that will enhance your living space, we encourage you to come to the Olney Antique

Free

“We Took The Risk” Book Release D.C. Cocktail Reception

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) 1425 K Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC, United States

Join us at SEIA for a cocktail reception and celebration of Tom Weirichs book about renewable energy entrepreneurs, We Took the Risk. We look forward to celebrating the upcoming release

Free

Home Sweet Ohm

Online Online, Online, United States

Join us for an interactive panel discussion about the benefits of aging in place and keeping your energy bills low. All Senior Planet participants are invited to bring your questions

Free

Understanding Energy Choice

Did you know that as a Maryland resident, you have the option to choose who supplies your electricity? Maryland is an energy choice state where customers can choose their electricity

Free

Going from a Green Home to a Smart Home

Want to make your home as energy efficient as possible? Not sure what the difference is between a “green” home and a “smart” home? During this presentation you will learn

Free

Clarksburg Premium Outlets Holiday Tree Lighting

22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871 22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD, United States

DEP will be handing out reusable bags and holding a light bulb exchange at this event.

Free

Westfield Wheaton Holiday Event

Westfield Wheaton 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD, United States

DEP will be handing out reusable bags and holding a light bulb exchange at this event.

Free

Smart Themostats

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

Free

Stop Losing Money on your Utility Bill (ZOOM)

What’s the cheapest form of energy? It’s the energy we don’t use! During this presentation, we’ll discuss the two main ways to keep money in your pocket. We’ll cover the difference between conservation and efficiency and the benefits of using less energy, plus some of the most efficient ways to do it. You’ll leave this

Do you want to learn more about electric vehicles?

Are you considering an electric vehicle? Do you want to learn more about them? Join us on January 11th, 2023 at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST to hear from a leader in electric vehicle consumer advocacy, Rosa Mitsumasu Scotti of Plug In America! Topics will include why EVs are better, charging infrastructure, battery technology, available financial

I Pay Watt?

When it comes to your utility bill, you may be spending more than you want to. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection’s Residential Energy Program exists to help you demystify your utility bill and show you ways to save energy and money in your home. You don’t want to miss this workshop! https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/i-pay-watt/

Event Series Climate Conversations

Climate Conversations

Climate Conversations is a 5-session online program that improves your ability to effectively and authentically engage others in discussing climate change. While there are many resources that teach you how to frame your climate messages, there are few programs like Climate Conversations that provide opportunities to consistently practice them in a low-stakes environment. By the

$50 – $250

MLK Community Cleanup – Día de limpieza

Long Branch Community Center 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD

Join Montgomery Parks, Long Branch Community Center, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, and Community CHEER on this cleanup event being hosted during MLK Week of Service 2023! Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10am to 12pm. Rain or shine. Please follow MCPS guidelines if inclement weather. Questions about the cleanup/Preguntas sobre el día de limpieza:

White Oak Library information booth

White Oak Library 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Happy New Year! New Year Resolutions? Stop by the Department of Environmental Protection information table from 2pm to 4pm with information about the many easy things everyone can do to stay safe at home and protect the Environment. Did you know January is National Radon Awareness Month? learn more when you stop by! Please note:

Maryland Solar Lobby Day on February 13

This is our moment in the sun! Join fellow solar advocates to walk the Capitol halls, meet with decision-makers, and spread the word about the benefits of solar. With a new Governor and new state legislators, this is our opportunity to educate leaders about solar, why it matters, and how it can help Marylanders directly

Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone (WSIZ) Community Workshop on Tackling Food Waste

WorkSource Montgomery 11510 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902, MD, United States

The Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone (WSIZ) invites you to take part in an upcoming event to learn about tackling food waste in your business. The restaurant industry spends an estimated $162 billion every year in costs related to wasted food. By composting in your restaurant you can minimize the amount of food waste that reaches

Free

Our Grain of Sand: Montgomery County Climate Stories Film Festival

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring

Montgomery County Government is rolling out the red carpet for the 1st Climate Stories Film Festival. Climate Change will have a tremendous impact on Montgomery County, but if we all contribute with a grain of sand, we can build resilience together. Montgomery County Climate Stories Ambassadors have collected hundreds of stories about why our community

Free

💡 FeBREWary 2023: Electrify Everything 💡

Another FeBREWary is upon us and we plan to keep the momentum going to help all Montgomery County residents Electrify Everything. This year, we will be doing things just a little differently for FeBREWary. This year, we want you to celebrate, electrify, and help you  keep money in your pockets. These events will not only be informative but fun so join us

Free