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.
Senior Planet Montgomery is a partner of Montgomery Energy Connection. They will be providing workshops and lectures throughout the County. This session about Smart Thermostats is workshop. Details: Looking for ways to lower your utility bill and keep money in your pocket? Come to this interactive workshop! In addition to learning more about the new
Join the Montgomery County Food Council at Waredaca Brewing (4017 Damascus Rd, Laytonsville) on Thursday, April 2nd from 4-6pm for a MoCo Made CSA Day and Happy Hour! Learn more about the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs offered by MoCo Made Farms while enjoying a locally made beer with fellow community members, organizational partners, and County leaders! We’ll
With an official proclamation, the Mayor and City Council will designate April as “Gaithersburg Green Month” and April 24 as “Arbor Day” in the City of Gaithersburg. Annual Environmental Awards will be presented at a special reception earlier that evening.
This interactive workshop is designed to help you create a garden that provides habitat for our winged friends, adds beauty to your outdoor space, and protects our drinking water and waterways. Professional garden coaches will be on hand to provide planning assistance and answer questions about sustainable gardening and gardening with native plants. Seating is
Senior Planet Montgomery is a partner of Montgomery Energy Connection. They will be providing workshops and lectures throughout the County. This session, Make Energy Cents + Pay Your Energy Bill Online is a lecture and workshop combo. Details: Looking for ways to lower your utility bill and keep money in your pocket? Come to this
Ever wondered how (or if) recycling REALLY works? Join us to learn how what you do at home is part of a complex global industry. This presentation covers how to recycle effectively, what can (and can't) be recycled in the City of Gaithersburg (and why), the impact that “wish-cycling” of non-recyclable materials has on the
Spring cleaning takes on a new meaning during this year’s Community Green Up Day. Join hundreds of volunteers as they make a difference throughout the community by cleaning up and beautifying local streams, schools, parks, and homeowner association common areas. The City is looking for volunteers. Students can earn student service learning credits by participating.
GreenFest is the County’s premier environmental festival and combines entertainment, exhibitors, dance performances, food, and workshops to provide a fun day for the whole family. Free Parking and Shuttle from the Glenmont Metro Station. For information go to the GreenFest webpage. Enjoy live music and dance performances Face painting and children’s activities Interactive drum circle
Join us for a special free screening and exclusive premier of 2040, a hybrid feature documentary that is billed as “a story of hope that looks at the very real possibility that humanity could reverse global warming and improve the lives of every living thing in the process.” This film will be released in the U.S.
Countdown to DEP’s biggest virtual event! On April 22nd join us for an all-day live stream event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Tune in from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and join 17 presenters for 13 sessions live! DEP Live! #EarthDay2020 Program Live Event Link Join us April 22nd at 9:00 am on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/264089724988517
Due to the COVID-19 virus, Solar Energy World is hosting their annual Earth Day Solar 101 Workshop online. This event is by sign up only and is open to all homeowners. Wyatt Everhart, former ABC meteorologist, will teach homeowners the environmental benefits of going solar, how solar power works, the basics about tax credits and
Join us for Lighten Up! We will be at Crossroads Community Farmers' Market on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm to help brighten your homes, give you tips to help lower your utility costs, and swap out your old incandescent and CFL light bulbs.
Make your very own recycled paper. Bring your junk mail, construction paper, or an arts project you are ready to part with and turn it in to a new piece of paper all over again.
Due to the COVID-19 virus, Solar Energy World is hosting their annual Earth Day Solar 101 Workshop online. This event is by sign up only and is open to all homeowners. Wyatt Everhart, former ABC meteorologist, will teach homeowners the environmental benefits of going solar, how solar power works, the basics about tax credits and
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, Larissa Johnson, can help you demystify your utility bill and show you ways to save energy and money in your home. All participants leave with at least one energy
Just in time for spring cleaning. All paper will go through a secure document destruction process and be recycled. Select electronics may also be brought to the event for recycling, and CFL and incandescent light bulbs (no LEDs) will also be accepted this year. Please note, CFL bulbs should not be put in the trash due
In partnership with the Muddy Branch Alliance, the City of Gaithersburg is offering a one-stop shop for your native plant needs. After you finish recycling your light bulbs, e-waste and confidential paper during the Community Shredding & E-Waste Recycling event, stop by the rear of the parking lot to find out about all the best
Join DEP and other groups for the Save the Dandelions Event at MOM’s Organic Market in Rockville, MD! There will be fun family-friendly activities, food, wellness demonstrations, and great information about organic lawn care. 11-3 April 25 AND 11-3 April 26 5566 Randolph Rd. Rockville, MD 20852
Date & Time April 30 | 2:00pm–3:00pm EDT Location Online / By Phone Description Looking for ways to lower your utility bill and keep money in your pocket? Montgomery Energy Connection can help! This lecture will introduce the new County website, www.MontgomeryEnergyConnection.org. It brings together trusted information and helpful solutions for managing and lowering your energy
Date & Time April 28 | 1:30pm–2:30pm EDT Location Online / By Phone Description You may be indoors but there’s a lot you can do to curb energy use, lower your utility bill, and keep money in your pocket! To kick-off a series of energy lectures in the coming weeks, Senior Planet Montgomery will host guest