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Your guide to green living in Montgomery County, MD |
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.
Join OMG for a Green Drinks program where you can learn about a local organization, Shepherd’s Table, whose mission is to provide help to people who are homeless or in need by providing basic services, including meals, social services, medical support, clothing, and other assistance in an effective and compassionate manner. We ask that you
Where does my recycling go? Join One Montgomery Green for a field trip to the Montgomery County Solid Waste Transfer Station Recycling Center. Visitors will enjoin a presentation addressing Recycling, Reuse, and Waste Reduction and get to view the Recycling Centers sorting machine. BONUS: There will also be a short presentation from Montgomery County's Department
Chef Tony's flair for multi-cultural cuisine will be front and center as he prepares (with some family assistance) his Paella recipe. Attendees will be given a shopping list and recipe to make this yummy meal at home. After the live demonstration, attendees can ask questions of this renowned chef. All registered attendees will get a recording of the
Kit promises to show us some exciting recipes we can all create from local produce. Whether vegetarian, vegan or meat eater, there will be something for everyone. After registration, attendees will be
One Montgomery Green is hosting a webinar on the benefits of outdoor education for young people during the pandemic. This seminar will provide tips and resources for Montgomery County families who need a breath of fresh air about how to engage children with nature. It will highlight some experiences and lessons learned from our panelists
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s annual holiday party will take place virtually on December 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM. Adriana Hochberg, Climate Change Coordinator and Assistant Administrative Office in the Office of County Executive will present the draft Montgomery County Climate Action Plan. For the past few years, OMG has joined in support
“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 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich making opening remarks. The new series is sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of
Clean Water Montgomery with a focus is on helping residents understand what it means and what it takes to help clean our waters. Featured speakers include community partners and DEP staff providing tips for what people can do at home to clean waters in Montgomery County. The Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) will highlight grant recipients as part of the Montgomery County Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant Program that funds
One Montgomery Green Annual Gala: Buy tickets now to pre-order meals and adult beverages from local restaurants and beverage makers, pick them up at Brookside Gardens on June 24, 2021, from 4-6 p.m., and head home to watch the online gala festivities at 7 p.m. Learn what you can do to help fight against climate
DEP and OMG are hosting this Eco Evening to engage diverse communities to understand issues of concern, particularly related to the environment and environmental health. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88495122586?pwd=NndTMDk3czBWUU1mMUErQkpVb0d0Zz09 Visit the DEP website. Visit the OMG website.
SAPPlings (Student Advocates Protecting the Planet) is a is a project created by high school students for high school students in Montgomery County, Maryland. Its purpose is to share information about environmental issues and help students take part in meaningful activities to live more sustainably and make a difference in their schools, their communities, and
Montgomery County high school students are invited to learn how to get involved with local groups to make a difference in a variety of environmental programs addressing water quality, biodiversity, plastics and more. In this online webinar, leaders of local organizations and the county’s Department of Environmental Protection will be sharing a little about what
With the holidays coming up, we invite Montgomery County high school students to join the next SAPPlings forum to discuss food choices, food waste and sustainability. In addition to the environmental news, upcoming activities and career resources, let's dig in and find out what we can do to make our holiday feasts more sustainable. Register:
The environmental issues currently affecting Earth's health can feel overwhelming, but there are actions we can take to reduce some of the worst effects and to improve the planet's natural systems. Join SAPPlings for an online webinar outlining the major environmental challenges of this century, how they relate to one another, what the challenges mean
Join OMG and DEP as we prepare this season to Gift Outside the Box. This will be a fun evening of entertainment, ideas for Greener Gifting, fun interactive games and opportunities to support some local nonprofits.
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