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.
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
The public event highlights the importance of civic responsibility and community engagement for climate resilience (mitigation and adaptation) sustainable environment and commonwealth. The speakers for the event are Stan Edwards - Chief of the Division of Energy, Climate, & Compliance in the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Joseph F. Beach- Deputy General Manager of
Introduction and Program Overview As the decade unfolds, citizens, local communities, states, industry and the commonwealth of the American nation face growing threats from unsustainable environmental pollution, global warming and climate change. While these shared threats are global in scale and scope, individual civic responsibility and community engagement historically serve as the foundation for local,
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
Mansa Colabs and Evolve Green are thrilled to announce the launch of MoCo Green Futures. The first webinar will be hosted on Zoom on Saturday, July 24 10 AM-12 PM EDT In this webinar, students will hear from speakers in various green jobs about their career journey. Speakers will talk about their current roles and
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.
The Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference is a unique convening of formal and non-formal educators to share and learn about the latest trends in climate change education. https://www.maccec.org/ Due to uncertainties around COVID-19, the MACCE Conference will be hosted virtually again this year on June 28 - July 1, 2021. Registration for the full event is $20
Since the fall day twelve years ago when a young priest climbed up to the roof of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church to bless their solar panels, “our newest stained-glass windows,” while the choir sang from the parking lot below, over a hundred faith communities in our region have taken climate action by shifting their sanctuaries
On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) for our on-line Ask An EV Owner event. Are you shopping for an EV? Do you have questions about your new EV? Or are you just curious about EVs? If you can answer yes to any 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
It’s time to get that costume out of the closet and “come on down for the Price is Right!!!” Think you have what it takes to compete in the hit American Television show? What about when the theme is all things energy? Join this program to play a special edition of “Price is Right” presented
Looking for ways to lower your utility bill and keep money in your pocket? Montgomery Energy Connection can help! This lecture will introduce the new County website, www.MontgomeryEnergyConnection.org. It brings together trusted information and helpful solutions for managing and lowering your energy usage and costs. You’ll learn how to use the site for finding energy-saving
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
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. Just as Sandy Springers from 100 years ago led the way in new agricultural practices, this Silver Spring-based international organization has facilitated the planting of more
“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
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
Looking for ways to lower your utility bill and keep money in your pocket? Montgomery Energy Connection can help! This lecture will introduce the new County website, www.MontgomeryEnergyConnection.org. It brings together trusted information and helpful solutions for managing and lowering your energy usage and costs. You’ll learn how to use the site for finding energy-saving
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
The first step to planning a RainScape project is to evaluate your site and determine what project(s) are both possible and desirable. Do you want to plant a new landscape, replace your driveway or harvest water? You’ll learn all about the different types of RainScape projects and the benefits they can provide for your home
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