Tag Archive: Earth Month
Earth Month 2022
Celebrate Earth Month with volunteer, community, and environmental educational events happening throughout April. Here are a few that the Department of Environmental Protection would like to highlight this year. Bookmark
Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG
“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
Virtual – History Happy Hour: How Trees Can Save the Earth
Trees may hold the key to the future of life on Earth. Trees for the Future teaches farmers to use sustainable techniques to improve their land and their livelihoods. JustBlack Power Event with Rep. Jamaal Bowman
We’re discussing how to merge environmental justice with economic justice through entrepreneurship and STEM Training in clean energy fields! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-power-day-tickets-149648078431 About this Event:
Earth Month 2021
Celebrate Earth Month 2021 This year, we are teaming up with our community partners to bring you free online and in-person education and activities throughout the month of
Signs of Spring: Fish!
Signs of spring are beginning to appear but, what makes it springtime? Who you ask will determine the answer you receive. If they are like most of my friends, it
Energy BINGO
This Earth Month, we are excited to host Online Energy BINGO, and we have awesome prizes to give away! To be eligible, you must either tag us on Social Media
DEP’s Earth Month Goes Online!
Celebrate the 50th-Anniversary of Earth Day This year, Earth Month events are going to look a little different as we stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are
Earth Month 2019
This year, Earth Day will be celebrated on Monday, April 22nd. It is a day held to demonstrate and promote environmental awareness and calls for the protection of our planet. April 22nd
2nd annual Montgomery County GreenFest entertainment lineup is set
The Montgomery County GreenFest Planning Committee has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2nd Annual GreenFest. It is the County’s largest environmental festival, a dynamic celebration to bring together a
Join DEP in celebrating Earth Month!
Each year, in honor of Earth Day, April 22, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosts, and participates in, an array of activities during the month of April.
Storm drain art contest winners: Think further down the drain
To continue to educate the community of how our actions affect our local waters, on Tuesday, April 21 (the day before Earth Day!) the Department of Environmental Protection along with
Announcing the winners of the storm drain art contest
We asked for art and we received it! In January, the Department of Environmental Protection and Rock Creek Conservancy sought artwork for a storm drain art contest. We received 18
Join DEP in celebrating Earth Month 2015!
This year is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and the Department of Environmental Protection along with partners across the County are celebrating the occasion with a variety of volunteer and
Elysian Energy Green Week Scavenger Hunt
Elysian Energy, a Montgomery County Certified Green Business, hosted a Green Week Scavenger Hunt for employees the week of Earth Day. The staff was challenged to go green, and as
Watch us on the Make a Difference TV Show!
My Green Montgomery and the Department of Environmental Protection were featured on the Montgomery County cable show “Make a Difference”. Jessica Jones, Program Manager of Outreach and Education, discusses Earth
Celebrate Earth Month in Montgomery County!
April is the Department of Environmental Protection’s favorite month. Why? It’s springtime, flowers are in bloom, wildlife are emerging and, best of all, it’s Earth Month!
Earth Month in Montgomery County
Monday, April 22nd, people all across the world will come together to commemorate the 43rd annual Earth Day. April 22nd is a day for reflecting on the achievements made to
