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.
All county high school students (regardless of school) are invited to join the SAPPlings (Student Advocates Protecting the Planet) this Thursday to discuss how students can take concrete steps to
Join Impact Silver Spring in celebration of the holidays and their small business training programs by participating in this Holiday Market where local entrepreneurs will sell their artisan gifts. Just
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
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
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/
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
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:
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's 2023 legislative session is underway, and we want to ensure that students are prepared to make their voices heard on the environmental and sustainability issues that matter to them! The SAPPlings are hosting an advocacy workshop for students with a panel of student leaders to introduce advocacy tips and techniques, share strategies and answer
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
The 5th Taking Nature Black Conference is being held Wednesday, March 8-Saturday, March 11, 2023. Tickets are now Available! Themed “Belonging: Engaged and Empowered,” this year’s event takes place during
Attention all radon professionals! The MD AARST chapter is excited to announce that we will be holding two continuing education (CE) classes on March 10th, at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City.
Now in its tenth year, the annual Montgomery County Energy Summit has offered cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related commercial,
Join DEP staff and volunteers at our first spring neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers can earn SSL hours for MCPS. Please email contact to sign up for event to ensure we have
The Islamic Community Center of Potomac is accepting all old or broken consumer electronics for safe and proper disposal. 10601 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854 Benefits of electronics recycling include:
Community cleanup
Register to participate in this community cleanup. Volunteers can earn SSL hours for MCPS. Please email contact to sign up for event to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone
Due to the forecast for severe storms, GreenFest in the Gardens on Sat. Apr, 22 at Brookside Gardens is canceled. GreenFest in the City at Marian Fryer Plaza in Wheaton
Sunday, April 23, 8:30 am - 1 pm, Holy Trinity Church, 36th & O Sts., NW, Washington DC 20007. Interactive fair featuring local companies showcasing earth friendly programs, products and
The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public, non-profit, and university partners. GreenFest is expanding this
A Speaker Series to Help You Electrify Everything: 3 Quick Steps to Electrify Your Home with Montgomery Energy Connection, Rewiring America, and Montgomery County Green Bank Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Saints Row Craft Collective 5 Fulks Corner Avenue, Suite 101-102 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Admission is free. Beer by purchase
The Wheaton Urban District and the Department of Environmental Protection are proud to host the 2023 Arbor Day Celebration. Please join County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council, other government
Quarry Earth Day Open House at Rockville Quarry 10-3 Activities, face painting, giant slides, music, refreshments Quarry bus tours Free 13940 Piney Meetinghouse Rd. Rockville, MD 20850
Join science journalist/ 'Hive Tour' author Phil Frank for this intensely visual tour of the extraordinary lives of honey bees & why they are irreplaceable. They're unlike any other insect/pollinator.
Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone: Learn strategies and practices for "greening" your business for growth, impact, and profit. MAY 9TH - MAY 18TH, 2023 FREE TO ALL MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUSINESSES What’s
Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone: Learn strategies and practices for "greening" your business for growth, impact, and profit. MAY 9TH - MAY 18TH, 2023 FREE TO ALL MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUSINESSES What’s
Join the Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone (WSIZ) and its partners to Celebrate this year's past achievements, Discover our plans for the future and Learn how you can get involved to
Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone: Learn strategies and practices for "greening" your business for growth, impact, and profit. MAY 9TH - MAY 18TH, 2023 FREE TO ALL MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUSINESSES What’s
Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone: Learn strategies and practices for "greening" your business for growth, impact, and profit. MAY 9TH - MAY 18TH, 2023 FREE TO ALL MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUSINESSES What’s
Bike to Work Day – Friday Morning, May 19 – Multiple Locations MCDOT will sponsor seven pit stops with refreshments, music and local vendor displays at varying times throughout the
Join us for a conversation with Karen Washington, urban community gardener and food justice advocate and Jarabi S. Walker, Bowie State University’s first ever Sustainability & Energy Coordinator around the
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a virtual educational session on the funding opportunities available to the state under the federal infrastructure law and the Inflation Reduction Act. The virtual session
Gaithersburg Green Drinks: Electrify Everything Series - Electrify Your Ride with Montgomery County DEP's Brian Booher, Senior Planning Specialist, Zero Emissions Vehicle Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 PM Saints Row Craft
Join us and Delegate Lorig Charkoudian at the 3rd Annual Power in the Park event where you will learn how to be more energy efficient, save money on your utility
Let's celebrate Pride! The Chesapeake Bay Program is hosting a panel discussion with outdoor enthusiasts working to make the Chesapeake a more inclusive place for all. Joe Toolan of the
WSSC Water will hold an open house from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg that will range from offering water-saving tips to helping customers who have fallen behind on their water bills. Bohrer Park is located at 506 South Frederick Road in Gaithersburg. The open house will include activities
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and brush off our searching skills as we set off on an adventure to solve the case of the missing electricity! With the summer reading theme
Environmental Science, Air pollution and Treatment, Desalination, Environmental Protection and Risk Assessments, Environmental Safety Regulations, Environmental Sustainability and Development, Greenhouse Effect, Life Cycle Assessment and Global Warming, Urban Ecology and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and brush off our searching skills as we set off on an adventure to solve the case of the missing electricity! With the summer reading theme
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and brush off our searching skills as we set off on an adventure to solve the case of the missing electricity! With the summer reading theme
Join OMG on Thursday, June 22nd at our annual Gala with good drinks, great eats, local vendors, and environmentally minded folks. Learn about the Wheaton Zone. Recognize the MCPS students
Please join Montgomery County Department of Agriculture along with Montgomery Countryside Alliance, Montgomery County Green Bank, and Aurora Energy as they provide a Zoom session to walk through the new laws around community solar. The session, taking place on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM and is titled On- Farm Community Solar
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and brush off our searching skills as we set off on an adventure to solve the case of the missing electricity! With the summer reading theme
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and brush off our searching skills as we set off on an adventure to solve the case of the missing electricity! With the summer reading theme
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and brush off our searching skills as we set off on an adventure to solve the case of the missing electricity! With the summer reading theme
Shop 20% off outdoor live goods July 5-9 at your local Ace Hardware Store during our first-ever Summer Plant Market! Sale applies to all annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, flowering vines, and more. If it's outside, it's on sale! As part of our Plant Market, we're giving away a botanical gift basket loaded with
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and brush off our searching skills as we set off on an adventure to solve the case of the missing electricity! With the summer reading theme
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Join us on at the solar powered Linganore Winecellars on July 20th for a special party to celebrate solar in Maryland and learn more about the Capital Area Solar Switch!
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Gaithersburg Green Drinks: Electrify Everything Series – Electrify MC Pilot Come learn about the new pilot happening in the County that helps people electrify their homes. Electrification replaces combustion appliances
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and
Earn Energy From the Sun! Join Solar Switch, formerly the Capital Area Solar Co-op, to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop or your home
Join fellow solar supporters and learn about our Capital Area Solar Switch program at our upcoming Maryland Solar Action Team meeting. Maryland Solar Action Team meeting Tuesday, August 22 6
Save money through this program Save some money on your energy bills by installing energy efficiency measures. Join OPC as we talk about the EmPOWER program, a program you already