Community Calendar

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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  • SAPPlings Forum for High School Students

    Online Online, Online, United States

    Are you wondering what you can do about food waste, plastics waste and energy conservation? Do you want to help plan for a better and brighter 2022? Bring your questions, your concerns and your passion for improving the environment to the next SAPPlings online forum. We want to hear more from you about what issues

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  • Gift Greener Event

    Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, MD, United States

    Still have some holiday shopping to do? Pick up a reusable shopping bag at one of our events on 12/17 and 12/18, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Montgomery Energy Connection is asking people to Gift Outside the Box this year and we will be at Westfield Wheaton Mall to provide you with tips to #GiftGreener

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  • Gift Greener Event

    Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, MD, United States

    Still have some holiday shopping to do? Pick up a reusable shopping bag at one of our events. Montgomery Energy Connection is asking people to Gift Outside the Box this year and we will be at Westfield Wheaton Mall to provide you with tips to #GiftGreener this year – find out ways to lower your

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  • Ask an EV Owner

    On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join 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 these questions then this event is for you. Time: 7:30PM to 8:30PM Click on

  • Montgomery County Stream Restoration Webinar Series

    zoom

    Join DEP for session #2 of a 4 part series to discuss stream restoration and various aspects of the County’s restoration program, the techniques used in practice, and future planning efforts. Session #2 of the series will discuss stream function and the science behind stream restoration along with topics raised at the listening session on

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  • Sustainability in Schools

    Online Online, Online, United States

    Join us to learn what schools around the country are doing to improve their sustainability and decrease their carbon footprints. Plus, you'll learn more about what students in MoCo are doing right here at home. We'll be sharing examples on dealing with food waste, introducing electric buses, and moving schools to clean energy. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlf-upqzsqEtyRhuqGtXWEyJkNyDYiRiqz

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  • Lighting & Smart Bulbs

    Online Online, Online, United States

    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

  • Mindful Mixology

    Mindful Mixology With Columbia Room’s Founder Derek Brown Featuring Scotty’s Vodka Start off the new year with a masterclass featuring dry (non-alcoholic) craft cocktails. Derek Brown is the author of Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World and Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No- And Low-Alcohol Cocktails. Friday, January 14th at 6:00 pm Purchase

  • Montgomery Parks MLK Week of Service

    Join Montgomery Parks in recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day through a volunteer park cleanup. Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife. Clean-ups will take place in multiple locations throughout the county from Saturday, January 15 through Saturday, January 22. Volunteers must wear close-toed shoes/boots, long pants,

  • National call for Arm in Arm Assembly Feb 2022

    Join us to discuss the weekend of training and planning for mass escalation in 2022 we are planning and why you need to attend the National Assembly February 18-21 2022 in Birmingham, AL. During this call, you will get to hear from grassroots leaders on why we need the National Assembly to plan mass escalation

  • NOAA Winter Workshop Series: CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE

    January 20, 2022, 1–4 p.m. EST, "Community-informed Habitat Conservation in a Changing Climate" will explore ways communities and conservation practitioners are applying knowledge about the effects of climate change to their projects.

  • Stop Losing Money on Your Utility Bill

    Online Online, Online, United States

    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

  • National Community Solar Partnership Summit

    On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) will host its second Annual Summit: To 5 Million and Beyond: Community Solar’s Pathway to Success. NCSP is a coalition of over 800 stakeholders working to expand access to affordable community solar.

  • Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy for Faith-Based Communities

    Please join us to hear about coming energy regulations for faith-based communities, strategies for saving energy and going solar, and ways to engage your congregation in environmental stewardship at home. Speakers: - Kate Chance, Montgomery County Faith Community Liaison - Emily Curley, Montgomery County Commercial Energy Programs - Larissa Johnson, Montgomery County Residential Energy Programs

  • Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG: Neighborhood Initiatives to Green Your Community

    Online Online, Online, United States

    ‘Eco Evenings’: Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and One Montgomery Green Team start the new year of Eco Evenings with special guest David Gershon. “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 for 2022

  • Understanding Energy Choice

    Online Online, Online, United States

    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 and natural gas providers. During this presentation, we will talk about energy choice as well as offer tips for identifying utility scams. We’ll also discuss

  • Maryland Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice Act Zoom Session

    The Town of Chevy Chase's Climate & Environment Committee is hosting a Zoom webinar on February 3, 2022 from 6:30-8:00PM to provide Town residents and other nearby communities and organizations with information about the Maryland Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice Act, a bill that has been pre-filed for the 2022 Maryland legislative session.   Representatives from

  • Going from a Green Home to a Smart Home

    Online Online, Online, United States

    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 about what makes a home “green” and how smart technology can help make your home more energy efficient. We’ll also discuss steps you can take

  • FeBREWary: Time to Kick Gas

    True Respite 7301 Calhoun Pl #600, Derwood, MD, United States

    For the last few years, we have been visiting local breweries around the County to make sure that residents have the most energy efficient lightbulbs on the market. And this year, we are taking it even further - encouraging residents to GO ELECTRIC! This year, the participating breweries will not only be hosting a light

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