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.
On April 27th and May 4th the Food Council will be hosting a MoCo Made Pop Up day at the Crossroads Farmers Market. On April 27th Cheryl’s Kitchen will be featured at our table displaying her famous gourmet nuts and on May 4th Maya Hall from Georgian Feast will be featuring traditional cuisine from the
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
OPEN TO TOWN OF CHEVY CHASE RESIDENTS The Town’s spring Trash and Treasures is scheduled for the weekend of April 30 & May 1. The Town offers this curbside bulk trash collection so that residents can dispose of items that are no longer usable. If the items are usable, we encourage you to come to
Olney Days Free Paper Shred & Electronics Recycling & Donation Event At Sandy Spring Bank (17801 Georgia Ave - parking lot behind the building) Event is free but donations are always appreciated to offset the weekend's expenses. Choose 2 Reuse will collect both new and worn clothes, blankets, linens, towels, shoes, and household good (artwork,
The Montgomery County Food Council in cooperation with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Brookside Gardens is hosting a community symposium to discuss increased accessibility to food and resources to convert lawns to gardens. You can register for the event here. With the world facing the war in Ukraine and rising fuel,
On April 27th and May 4th the Food Council will be hosting a day at the Crossroads Farmers Market. On April 27th Cheryl’s Kitchen will be featured at our table displaying her famous gourmet nuts and on May 4th Maya Hall from Georgian Feast will be featuring traditional cuisine from the Republic of Georgia. We
This educational session is for Montgomery County Homeowner’s interested in installing solar on the roof top of their home. No prior knowledge if solar is needed. Bring a list of any questions that you have for us. Single family homes and townhouses are eligible to sign up for the program. Those that have a total
Have you thought about going solar but not quite sure where to start? This session brings together experts on going solar specifically participating in a solar cooperative and community solar. Join us to learn more and have your solar questions answered. https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513
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
This is the second of the five Info Sessions we will be hosting for folks in Maryland, and an opportunity 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
Our last forum for high school students will be on Thursday, May 12, 7pm. Montgomery County student leaders will be sharing information on the role of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, leading tree conservation programs, and sharing news on upcoming local environmental activities and internships. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrf-yspjwvHdZ_uMEju_I1KhDk932YEVjt
Make your garden the place to be(e)! Alice Sturm, the Garden Manager for the Audubon Naturalist Society, will talk about garden design that works for you and our all-important pollinators. Her talk will also cover how to assess existing habitat in your yard or garden and how to incorporate ecological principles to maximize those habitats
Make your garden the place to be(e)! Alice Sturm, the Garden Manager for the Audubon Naturalist Society, will talk about garden design that works for you and our all-important pollinators. Her talk will also cover how to assess existing habitat in your yard or garden and how to incorporate ecological principles to maximize those habitats
We’ve teamed up with Montgomery County and City of Rockville Environmental Departments to help you “Think Green when you Spring Clean!” on Saturday, May 21st from 8:00 a.m. -12 noon As you’re looking for your treasures to sell, grab your old incandescent compact fluorescent for up to 3 LED light bulbs and have them swapped
Get $25 for recycling an old A/C unit or dehumidifier Join Pepco for a recycling event on June 4, 2022 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participating is easy—simply drive up and we’ll take your old, working window A/C unit or dehumidifier from your car, recycle it, and you will get $25 per unit, with
Learn about all things lighting—watts are out, lumens are in! Join Senior Planet from AARP and attendees from across the United States for a FREE webinar on June 7, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CT | 1:00 p.m. MT | 12:00 p.m. PT - AARP membership not required Did you know that
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
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
Wheaton’s signature food festival is back on Sunday, June 12th! Taste of Wheaton highlights downtown Wheaton’s deliciously diverse restaurants and unique businesses. Taste of Wheaton attracts thousands of visitors to the downtown area to enjoy food samples from Wheaton’s local restaurants, live entertainment and music, kid’s rides and activities. Montgomery Energy Connection will have a
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