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.
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
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
Join us to talk with Latinx colleagues, activists, and experts. We’ll tackle climate change, environmental justice, immigration, indigeneity, outreach, journalism, career development, advocacy, and more. You’ll enjoy workshops, networking sessions, panels, film screening, music and dance. We look forward to gathering to re-connect, re-envision, re-commit, and re-vitalize our joy and hope for the future, juntos.
The Audubon Naturalist Society is hosting the 4th Naturally Latinos Conference. This year's theme is Otro mundo es posible/Another world is possible. This online and in-person event features a full schedule of panel discussions, including: "Land Acknowledgement & Indigeneity in the Latinx Community," "Hecho por Manos Verdes, The Role of Latinos in the Watershed Restoration
Are you a City of Gaithersburg HOA or civic association resident or board member that cares about your community's health and wants to keep your neighborhood clean and "green"? Join us to learn about how you can organize your community to become more sustainable. Hear from Green Teams in the City of Gaithersburg and Montgomery
2nd City of Gaithersburg Sustainability Summit for Homeowners and Civic Associations Are you a City of Gaithersburg HOA or civic association resident or board member? Do you care about your community's health and want to keep your neighborhood clean and "green"? Sustainable Maryland is pleased to invite you to the VIRTUAL City of Gaithersburg Sustainability Summit
FROM SEED TO SEED follows a young small-scale farming family, as well as a diverse group of Canadian farmers, for a season of challenges and rewards. Terry and Monique pursue their true passion of ecologically sustainable farming practices, and their story of community and resilience takes center stage in this film. This award-winning film from
Kick off Earth Month with a chat & cook with Chef Bryant Terry on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm - looking for ways to eat more plant based meals?? This is an amazing way to help lower your impact on the climate! Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-with-chef-bryant-terry-tickets-291289353297 This is also an opportunity to celebrate
Save the date for the In-Person 2022 Montgomery County Energy Summit: April 5-6, 2022 For the past eight years and counting, the Summit has annually offered cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related topics pertinent to commercial, multifamily, and residential projects in Montgomery County. Our target
Join County Executive Marc Elrich as he highlights his recommended Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Operating Budget reflecting significant investments in efforts to combat climate change. County Executive Elrich recently released his recommended FY23 Operating Budget of $6.3 billion, an increase of 5.7 percent from FY22. Racial Equity and Climate Change Lenses are reflected in decisions
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
Do you love tinkering? Is building your own solar installation/generator/lights/insert item here a dream of yours or something you've already done? Then grab a beverage and join fellow solar DIYers for an evening of conversation. This is your opportunity to learn from other solar innovators who have DIY solar owners - all from the comfort
On April 19th come swap out your bulbs and get some great energy saving tips! We're coming to North Potomac Senior Center to spread some "Lightening Facts"! This new initiative as part of Montgomery Energy Connection is an opportunity for residents to exchange their old incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs for up to 3