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.
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
Energy Express is a summer event for kids and families to learn about energy usage. As a partnership between the Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery County Public Libraries, these presentations will take place across the County’s libraries as part of the Summer Reading Program. And for the first time since 2019, Energy Express presentations
Energy Express is a summer event for kids and families to learn about energy usage. As a partnership between the Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery County Public Libraries, these presentations will take place across the County’s libraries as part of the Summer Reading Program. And for the first time since 2019, Energy Express presentations
Throughout the year, we will be partnering with community organizations to provide residents with LED lightbulbs. DEP staff host light bulb swaps at libraries and at Summer community events. During the light bulb swaps, participants are asked to bring in their old incandescent or CFL lightbulb. In exchange, we provide up to 3 free LEDs
Energy Express is a summer event for kids and families to learn about energy usage. As a partnership between the Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery County Public Libraries, these presentations will take place across the County’s libraries as part of the Summer Reading Program. And for the first time since 2019, Energy Express presentations
Energy Express is a summer event for kids and families to learn about energy usage. As a partnership between the Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery County Public Libraries, these presentations will take place across the County’s libraries as part of the Summer Reading Program. And for the first time since 2019, Energy Express presentations
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
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
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
Come meet your fellow solar owners and supporters from around the county for this informal happy hour at Black Ankle Vineyards hosted by Solar United Neighbors, The City of Frederick, and Frederick County. And learn about the Capital Area Solar Co-op. When: Friday, August 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Where: Black Ankle Vineyards, 14463 Black
Dear fellow students and residents of Montgomery County, Join Earth&Mind on Wednesday, August 17 at 7 PM on Zoom to discuss how expanding composting and compost use locally can address food waste disposal with our special guest speaker, Director of Composting for Community Project from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), Brenda Platt! Student participants
This will be the final Info Session before this Co-op closes, and your last chance to join and learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through technology, economics, financing, and more. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join
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
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We’ll take you through technology, economics, financing, and more. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. Co-op members get: • a free review of your
Interested in lowering your heating and cooling bills? Programmable and smart thermostats could be the answer! Learn about the benefits of installing a programmable or smart thermostat as well as incentives like rebates through the Empower Maryland program. Additionally, you’ll learn how smart thermostats can be integrated into your smart home and controlled through apps
When solar supporters join together, we win! The latest example comes from the halls of Congress. The newly passed Inflation Reduction Act includes several provisions that will make it easier for you and your community to benefit from solar energy. We won these provisions because thousands and thousands of solar supporters like you make your
Montgomery County’s CCOC (Commission on Common Ownership Communities) along with DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) and Montgomery County GreenBank to hold a seminar on Electric Vehicle Charging stations so you can charge at home. Montgomery County residents and businesses own an estimated 10,900 electric vehicles and 5,600 plug-in hybrids. Nearly 40 percent of all electric
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
It's time to scale way back, redesign how we're living and roll up our sleeves to restore our ecosystems, soil, biodiversity, and connections with our neighbors. As we learn and take action on how to live within the Earth's limits, it's vital that we co-invent and redesign our new lifestyles with every member of our
M-NCPPC has partnered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) for the collection and recycling of empty high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2) plastic containers that once held pesticide, fertilizer, or some paint products (this includes many of the buckets of paint purchased for ballfield lining). Park staff, the public, private industry, and other agencies/organizations are welcome