SAPPlings Forum for High School Students
Online Online, Online, United StatesAre 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,
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.
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,
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
‘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
Join SAPPlings for its next high school student forum and dive into a review of MCPS's new draft Sustainability Policy. Learn how to comment on the policy and what you
Join SAPPlings for a discussion on the importance of forests as a tool to mitigate the impacts of climate change, how we're reforesting in Montgomery County and how you can
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
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
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
Join OMG on Thursday, June 23, 2022, to celebrate our 5-year "Greeniversary" at our annual gala with good drinks, great eats, local vendors, and environmentally like-minded folks. It promises to
The SAPPlings will be kicking off the 2022-23 school year with a student forum chock full of news about how you can get involved with local environmental and sustainable activities, plus plans for workshops and events ahead.
In addition to news on local events, activities, SSL opportunities and internships, this month's student forum will focus on sports and sustainability. We'll be discussing the importance of environmental stewardship
Many school playing fields and playgrounds around the country, and in Montgomery County, are using artificial turf made of materials that pose dangers to human health and environment. Learn more
Did you know that if the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica melts entirely, the world could experience a 10-foot rise in sea levels? Join us for a program with geosciences professor
All county high school students (regardless of school) are invited to join the SAPPlings (Student Advocates Protecting the Planet) this Thursday to discuss how students can take concrete steps to
Maryland's 2023 legislative session is underway, and we want to ensure that students are prepared to make their voices heard on the environmental and sustainability issues that matter to them!
The Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone (WSIZ) invites you to take part in an upcoming event to learn about tackling food waste in your business. The restaurant industry spends an estimated
Join OMG on Thursday, June 22nd at our annual Gala with good drinks, great eats, local vendors, and environmentally minded folks. Learn about the Wheaton Zone. Recognize the MCPS students
SAPPlings (Student Advocates Protecting the Planet) is a program for high school students interested in the environment and sustainability. We host online and live events designed to help students become effective advocates and develop skills to help them protect the world around us. Open to all high school students in Montgomery County whether at public
Join us for a student forum covering news and events open to Montgomery County high school students who are interested in environmental issues and sustainability. We'll also be discussing how to make your holiday celebrations more sustainable and decrease waste and pollution. Added BONUS: a chance to win a free prize and learn about about
The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public, non-profit, and university partners. Leap into action this 2024 and join us at GreenFest 2024 where people of all ages come together to celebrate, learn, and start or continue their journey to improving