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.
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
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER 😔 Adults and children welcome! Beer, food, and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Registration is not required. Parking availability may vary based on location, so please use the links provided to the right of the page to map out your arrival! Parks are accessible by public transportation. You can swap out
Ever wonder what happens inside a nuclear reaction? Join us for a fun, hands-on, interactive session where we’ll delve into the chemistry of nuclear energy, learn about how a nuclear power plant operates, and how nuclear technology is used outside the energy field. Explore the concepts of radioactive decay, atomic mass, stable and unstable isotopes, and calculate
The Chesapeake Bay Program’s Diversity Workgroup is hosting a webinar on “Green Re-Entry,” the process of providing environmentally focused jobs and opportunities to assist formerly incarcerated people in finding professional opportunities as they leave the prison environment and re-enter society. Hear from leaders in this space, including Civic Works, First Alliance Consulting, and Division Street
SAPPlings monthly student forums are for high school students who live in Montgomery County, and we cover news and events and internship opportunities related to the environment and sustainability. Our discussion this month will include using an online tool to do a survey of how sustainable our current wardrobes are, a recap of the MCPS
March 3, 2022, 1–4 p.m. EST, "Extreme Weather and Catastrophic Events: Preparing for and Bouncing Back Better" will share information about these events, the responses to them, and models for integrating this work into environmental literacy programming.
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
Warm up from the inside out at Montgomery Parks’ Acoustic and Ales winter happy hour series! Enjoy a night of live music, locally crafted beer, and food. Adults and children welcome! Beer, food, and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Registration is not required. Parking availability may vary based on location, so please use the links provided to the right of the page to map
Elizabeth Kolbert, science writer, staff journalist for The New Yorker and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Sixth Extinction, will participate in a moderated conversation about the topic of climate change and how we can make impacts through our habits and decisions. The conversation will be moderated by Adriana Hochberg, Climate Change Officer for Montgomery
Elizabeth Kolbert, staff writer for The New Yorker and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Sixth Extinction, An Unnatural History,” will be part of the free Contemporary Conversations series at Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) at 7 p.m. on March 5. Kolbert will participate in a virtual conversation on climate change and how our habits
DEP's 4 part series on stream restoration concludes in this session and will provide a recap of the webinar series including a discussion on what future planning efforts will be and what success may look like moving forward. The session will be recorded, and a summary will be provided to attendees.
SAPPlings monthly student forums are for high school students who live in Montgomery County, and we cover news and events and internship opportunities related to the environment and sustainability. Our discussion this month will include using an online tool to do a survey of how sustainable our current wardrobes are, a recap of the MCPS
Never write a check to your utility company again! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to set up an online account with your utility company and explore its many advantages, including automatic bill pay and paying with a credit card or from your bank account. You’ll also learn how to better understand your bill
The Community Museum hosts Green Cocktails: Sustainability is Easier than You Think, a virtual series that explores the concept of sustainability, how it impacts us, and the simple steps we can take to help the world. The “cocktail” part of the program derives from the pairings with local breweries, distilleries & meaderies. Cocktail recipes and sustainable
Montgomery County has ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals. Learn about the County’s recently released Climate Action Plan. Speaker: Adriana Hochberg, Montgomery County DEP. Cocktail Partner: True Respite Brewing Company will join us to share a recipe and discuss their sustainability efforts. (Buying local is a sustainability goal.) Please note that while the program is open
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, so celebrate outdoors with good local beer at our Parks Ale Trail! On Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., start your celebrations at the Hiker-Biker trail parking lot Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park. True Respite Brewing will offer various beers for purchase, both at the main event area AND as a refuel option at the
Want to use captivating works of art to help educate your fellow neighbors about water quality issues? G-PARC and our Stormwater Management Program invite artists of all ages to submit designs for a Storm Drain Art project to call attention to the importance of protecting our Chesapeake Bay watershed. Submissions are due by March 22
Join us for an exciting opportunity to make a difference on Climate at the personal, household and block/neighborhood level with the Cool Block program ( https://coolblock.org/ ). With nine sessions over 4 1/2 months learn how you can take actions over topics ranging from preparing your household for emergency blackouts, disaster resiliency, making your home and transportation systems more efficient, to water
What’s the cheapest form of energy? It’s the energy we don’t use! During this presentation, we will discuss the two main ways to keep money in your pocket. We will 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
March 19th 10am-4pm, Montgomery College, Campus Drive, Rockville Curious about electric leaf blowers and mowers? Interested in an electric car or solar panels for your property? Come to our Go Electric event and learn more! Exchange old lightbulbs for up to 3 free LEDs Recycle gas yard equipment and small appliances for free Learn about