MLK Day of Service Park & Stream Cleanup
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
For more information and to sign up, contact info@onemontgomerygreen.org.

Montgomery County Green Business Certification
2025-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
REGISTER AT: https://bit.ly/greenbiz25

Nature Forward Conservation Cafe – Unpaid Toll: The Health Impacts of Data Centers
2025-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Join us for an informative and free Conservation Café on
Virtual – Tuesday, February 25th @ 7pm

Conservation Café: Unpaid Toll – The Health Impacts of Data Centers

Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-01 | Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Fredrick, MD, 21701, United States
Mobilize Frederick’s Third Annual Climate Summit
​FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 – SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025
AT HOOD COLLEGE, FREDERICK MD
​​Learn about climate solutions that you and your local community can use to make a difference!
This year’s summit will feature:

24 panel speakers

3 keynote addresses

Small group sessions on native gardening, home energy efficiency, electrification, how to be a climate solutions advocate, and more

Learn about our Green Schools program and participate in activities for students

Networking opportunities with more than 400 attendees, including elected officials, business owners, educators, residents, and community leaders

Visit the exhibit hall filled with 50 nonprofits, local businesses and government agencies

​For more information and to register: https://www.mobilizefrederick.org/summit-2025-overview

Nature Forward: Taking Nature Black
2025-03-05 10:00 - 2025-03-08 12:30 | MD
Nature Forward’s Taking Nature Black Conference, themed “Reclamation & Resilience,” happens March 5 – 8, 2025.
Keynote speakers include Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., President & CEO of Hip Hop Caucus; applied behavior scientist Jylana L, Sheats, PhD, of Tulane University; storyteller and cultural geographer Carolyn Finney, PhD; Matt Scott, director of storytelling and engagement at Project Drawdown; and climate activist Wawa Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist.
You can join us from anywhere around the world for interactive, virtual conference sessions on Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6. In-person conference activities take place on Friday, March 7 at the Silver Spring Civic Center in downtown Silver Spring, MD. Saturday, March 8 will feature inspiring outdoor nature experiences in the DC region.
For more information: https://natureforward.org/taking-nature-black/

Landscaping With Batteries
2025-03-12 08:30 - 14:30 | Montgomery College Germantown Campus, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD, 20876, United States
You are Invited: LANDSCAPING WITH BATTERIES
Esta Invitado: JARDINERÍA CON BATERÍAS

Workshop & Tool Demos + Discounts + Equipment Raffles!
Taller y Demostraciones para profesionales de paisagismo + Descuentos + Rifas ¡En Español!

Workshop & Tool Demos + Discounts + Equipment Raffles!
March 12, 2025, 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Montgomery College, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown
Free for professionals–Breakfast & lunch provided.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED for workshop.
FIELD DAY 10-2:30: Equipment Demos and Vendor Discounts: No registration required for Field Day demos/discounts on equipment
Taller y Demostraciones para profesionales de paisagismo + Descuentos + Rifas ¡En Español!
12 de marzo de 2025, 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Montgomery College, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown
Gratis para profesionales–Desayuno y almuerzo proporcionados.
SE REQUIERE REGISTRO para el taller.
DÍA DE DEMOSTRACIÓN 10-12:30: Demostraciones de equipos y descuentos para proveedores: No es necesario registrarse para demostraciones/descuentos del día de campo

SAPPlings Virtual Meeting
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | MD
SAPPlings Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, March 12 • 6 – 7 pm
🌱SAPPlings (Student Advocates Protecting the Planet) is an ongoing OMG program created by high school students for high school students who want to be or who are environmental activists and advocates! All high school students grades 9-12 in Montgomery County are invited to join us.
We invite you to join our virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 12th from 6 PM to 7 PM, where we’ll brainstorm, collaborate, and sprout new ideas together.
Don’t forget to RSVP by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88623811352?pwd=[REDACTED]
Student Application

DC EcoWomen: Eco-Career Connections
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Salazar, 1819 14th Street, NW, Washington, MD, 20009, United States
Eco-Career Connections

Join DC EcoWomen for networking and resource sharing around eco-careers! We invite people who are hiring and looking for jobs to connect, and share career tips and experiences.
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-12-eco-career-connections-tickets-1267241335949

Chesapeake Bay Green Entrepreneur Roundtable
2025-03-13 15:00 - 16:00 | MD
Chesapeake Bay Green Entrepreneur Roundtable
Thursday, March 13 • 3 – 4pm ET
On Thursday, March 13, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET, Bethesda Green, in collaboration with the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute and the Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy, invites you to an inspiring virtual conversation with green entrepreneurs working to improve ecological and collective health in communities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.This roundtable is an opportunity to hear from impact-driven entrepreneurs tackling sustainability challenges in the region. Join us to engage, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about environmental innovation.
Please join us on Zoom to hear from several entrepreneurs addressing ecological and collective health in communities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Register here: https://lu.ma/fezyqdeo?mc_cid=0fbcbcc9cd&mc_eid=ae0a966ccf

Clean Water Webinar: Contracting with Road Salt Applicators
2025-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Upcoming Webinar: Contracting with Road Salt Applicators: Keeping Your Wallet, Drinking Water, and the Environment in Mind
Monday, March 17 • 7 pm
On March 17 starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, join me and the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council’s Jason Swope to learn how to put performance-based practices at the center of contracts with road salt applicators. This webinar is for training business owners, property managers, homeowners and condo association board members, and others who contract with road salt applicators and snow removal companies during the winter.
During this webinar, you will learn what oversalting vs. proper road salting looks like, why smart salting is important, how to save money while maintaining safety during the winter, how to prepare your property for the winter, how to find a contractor who follows best practices, and how to write a contract around performance-based road salt application.
Expect this webinar to last between 1.5-2 hours.
Register now.

Montgomery Parks Safe Streets and Roads for All
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Join Montgomery Parks on Thursday, March 20 to Learn About Safe Streets and Roads for All projects

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of traffic calming and road-crossing improvements at parks and trails in the County. As part of its Safe Streets and Roads for All projects, the funding was made possible through a $7.5 million federal grant. The public is encouraged to join a virtual community meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 to learn more about these projects and provide input.
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World Water Day
2025-03-22 | MD
World Water Day – March 22
Did you know, the amount of freshwater needed to survive varies according to health, activity level and climate? Although water covers about 71 percent of the Earth, only 3 percent of it is fresh!
On March 22, The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other County agencies will come together to celebrate World Water Day. This year’s theme, Save our Glaciers!
Click here to learn more about World Water Day and how DEP is participating this year!

MoCo Eats
2025-03-30 00:00 - 2025-03-31 00:00 | MD

Montgomery County Energy Summit 2025
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-09 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The annual Montgomery County Energy Summit offers cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related commercial, multifamily, and residential topics in Montgomery County.

The target audience includes building owners, property managers, developers, energy contractors, and other sustainability professionals working in Montgomery County and the larger DMV area. This event typically attracts 300+ attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.
Montgomery County DEP would like to thank the US Green Building Council National Capital Region for their years of partnership in making this event a success.
The 2025 Energy Summit will take place at the metro-accessible Silver Spring Civic Building in downtown Silver Spring, MD.
Montgomery County continues to adopt policies and programs that move the building sector to an energy efficient, low-carbon future in line with the County’s climate action goals. Such policies require additional buildings and types to benchmark and report energy use data each year, set a framework for building energy performance standards that require most existing buildings to become more energy efficient over time, require all-electric new construction, and continue to adopt progressive building codes.
The Summit focuses on preparing the commercial building community for compliance with energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards, and emerging building codes. We will explore requirements and opportunities in these areas and provide hands-on learning opportunities as well as case studies from commercial and multifamily buildings. The Summit will provide education sessions, hands-on Q&A and support, an “innovation alley” showcasing products and services, and a networking reception.

For more information, visit https://mcenergysummit.org/

SAPPlings Meeting
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | MD
SAPPlings Meeting
Wednesday, April 9 • 6 – 7pm
🌱SAPPlings (Student Advocates Protecting the Planet) is an ongoing OMG program created by high school students for high school students who want to be or who are environmental activists and advocates! All high school students grades 9-12 in Montgomery County are invited to join us.
We invite you to join our virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 9th from 6 PM to 7 PM, where we’ll brainstorm, collaborate, and sprout new ideas together.
Don’t forget to RSVP by clicking this link: https://calendar.app.google/1ZPkLBD7YqbCHjLh9
Student Application

Food Waste Prevention Happy Hour
2025-04-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Brookeville Beer Farm, 20315 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, MD, 20833, United States
A consortium of organizations, led by the Montgomery County Food Council and Manna Food Center, again have teamed up with other local organizations to organize an exciting line up of free local in-person and online events, see the list of local events HERE!
The MCFC X Manna Food Waste Prevention Week Happy Hour will take place at Brookeville Beer Farm, Thursday April 10, 4-6pm, where the County Executive has been invited to announce the MC Food Waste Prevention Week Proclamation! Stay tuned for more details.
To register for this event CLICK HERE

Tree Tube Removal at South Germantown Recreational Park, MD
2025-04-13 09:00 - 11:00 | South Germantown Recreational Park, 18405 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
Tree Tube Removal at South Germantown Recreational Park, MD
Sunday, April 13, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
18045 Central Park Cir., Boyds, MD 20841

Join Tomorrow’s Trees and Montgomery Parks for some tree love and care at this tree tube removal event near South Germantown Mountain Bike Park & Track, MD. Make a huge difference for the Potomac River Region as we help this reforested park border thrive by removing old plastic tree tubing.
Sign up for one of 20 spots available and give these trees a better chance to thrive! Trees make all the difference for your hometown river!
Once registered, expect a reminder email the Wednesday before the event with more information regarding our updated safety protocols and event details.
Register at: https://potomac.org/pc-events/2025/4/13/tree-tube-removal-at-germantown-recreational-park

Earth Month Eco-Career Networking
2025-04-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Immigrant Food, 925 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Join DC EcoWomen for a special joint event with the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club where we will be focusing on nurturing career connections while learning about local environmental campaigns for the achievement of zero waste goals at the local level! We will connect employers looking to hire with job-seekers, learn about particular career and entrepreneurial possibilities in the zero waste space, and network while enjoying the delicious offerings at our host venue, Immigrant Food (the location by the Planet Word museum).
Tuesday, April 15th | 5:30 pm – 8 pm ET
Location: Immigrant Food, 925 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Admission FREE | >>> Register here

Montgomery County GreenFest 2025 – Celebrating 10 Years
2025-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Join us for #MCGreenFest 🌎on April 26 at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton! Don’t miss the electric vehicle exhibit—perfect for anyone curious about electric cars! This free festival is the biggest environmental festival in Montgomery County, bringing together community members for a day filled with learning and fun.
For more information: https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/
Montgomery County GreenFest 2025 – Celebrating 10 Years

Conservation Montgomery Big Tree Tour
2025-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
The Spring 2025 Big Tree Tour
Please plan to join Conservation Montgomery for our first Big Tree Tour since 2023. The now famous ‘Big Tree Man’ Joe Howard will be joined by favorite sidekick and botanical expert Carole Bergmann. We will see several champion trees including sweet bay magnolia, bald cypress, and paperbark maple. Witch hazel may still be blooming. Two giant specimen trees over 15 feet in circumference are located at Brookside Gardens where we’ll meet. One is a dawn redwood and the other a Norway spruce. Plus, lots of spring wildflowers will brighten the paths.
Always popular, our tours fill quickly. Locating a reasonably priced bus to transport a large group has become problematic so this tour is designed to take place at just one site. Brookside Gardens has been open since 1969 – long enough for trees first planted to become champions. In Spring, the gardens are in glorious bloom.
Meet on Sunday, May 4, 10 AM – Brookside Gardens – In front of the visitor center. Visitors may park for free at the 1800 Glenallan Ave or 1500 Glenallan Ave entrances. Electric vehicle charging stations are available near the Visitor Center.
Cost : $25 per person – limit 25 attendees. register in advance
Register here for the Big Tree Tour

MCPS Summer Rise & Shine Golf Tournament
2025-05-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Montgomery Country Club, 20908 Golf View Dr, Laytonsville, MD, 20882, United States
Please consider saving Monday, May 5 to play in a golf tournament fundraiser at the Montgomery Country Club, in support of
Summer RISE which provides high school students with engaging career-based learning opportunities to gain hands-on learning experiences, build professional skills, and inform future college and career decisions related to their field of interest. Since 2017, over 4,500 students have participated in the program.
https://www.mcpsfoundation.org/summer-rise-and-shine-golf-tournament

Muddy Branch Alliance Weed Warriors and Litter Pickup
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Malcolm King Park, 1200 West Side Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States
Join us Saturday 5/10 for Weed Warriors and Litter Pickup!
Minor location change for our litter pickup this weekend: We’ll meet at the School Drive entrance of Malcolm King Park to remove invasive plants and learn about the native plants that are found there. Under the guidance of experienced Weed Warriors, we’ll pull out plants like multiflora rose, porcelain berry, and oriental bittersweet that crowd out the beautiful native plants and the wildlife they support.
We will also be picking up litter if that’s more your speed! Wander and enjoy the beauty of this gorgeous park after the event and have fun with other volunteers.
When? Saturday 5/10 from 10am-12pm
Where? Malcolm King Park at the School Drive Entrance. (Find the exact location in Google Maps here.)
Important Info: Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Be aware that the plants can be thorny. All equipment will be provided.
Want SSL Hours? No Problem! Teenagers must wear the appropriate clothing, bring water and a snack, and be accompanied by an adult.
Please RSVP to Mary Hlavinka, mjhlavinka@gmail.com, so we will be sure to have enough equipment for everyone (and so we can contact you in case of cancellations for weather). Also contact Mary with questions about work days.
Thank you for helping to protect the intrinsic beauty of our watershed!
Want to host events like this for another area of our trail? Become a Section Steward, a lead volunteer for your favorite part of the Muddy Branch. Email president@muddybranch.org for more information.
See you there!

Community Paper Shredding & Electronic Recycling Event
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Silver Spring United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
**NATIVE PLANT SALE: Swamp Rose Coop will be holding a Native Plant Sale from 11a to 2p.**
Electronic Recycling

Anything with a plug.
Wish List — https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/DepHowDoI/material.aspx?tag=electronics&material_key=37

A Wider Circle https://awidercircle.org/
Household goods and other items, including

Kitchen items
Household items
Linens
Children/ Baby items
Wish List — https://awidercircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Website-wishlist-and-guidelines-updated-2024.pdf

Shepherd’s Table https://www.shepherdstable.org/
Food Donations including

Canned tomato products & sauce
Juice Snacks (chips, granola)
Coffee & coffee creamer (powder)
Sugar (regular & sugar substitute)
Wish List — https://www.shepherdstable.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Year-Round-Needs.pdf.pdf

MacRecycleClinic https://www.macrecycleclinic.org/site/

Laptops, tablets and cell phones (be sure to disassociate from our iCloud account, if applicable) for MacRecycleClinic to donate to a women’s shelter.

Second Chance Wildlife Center https://www.scwc.org/

Bath and beach towels (no holes or frays) for rescued baby ducklings

To sign up as a volunteer or RSVP as an attendee: https://bit.ly/omg-shredding-may10.
For more information: info@onemontgomerygreen.org
#GreenMontgomery #RecycleResponsibly
#CommunityCleanup #ShredAndGiveBack #OneMontgomeryGreen

DC EcoWomen May 10: Art of Women Tour
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | National Museum of Asian Art, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
May 10: Art of Women Tour
Join DC EcoWomen for a public-guided tour on the Art of Women!
Location: Meet for picnic on National Mall near Smithsonian Metro station at Jefferson Drive and 12th St, NW For tour, meet at information desk of National Museum of Asian Art, West Building (Freer Gallery)
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-10-art-of-women-tour-tickets-1319306363849

Going Solar in Montgomery County: Your Options
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Going Solar in Montgomery County:
Your Options – In-person
presented by the Montgomery County Green Bank
Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Wheaton Library

Cindy McCabe from MC Green Bank will discuss how solar panels work, whether they’re “worth” it for your home, and other options you have to lower your energy bills. Hear from an unbiased solar expert.

Learn more about your options for saving money on electricity and switching to cleaner energy. How do Solar Panels work for residents? Do they really lower your energy bill?
Cindy McCain is the Director of Renewable Energy Programs at the Montgomery County Green Bank, a publicly chartered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to accelerating energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean energy investment in Montgomery County, MD. More info: https://mcgreenbank.org/
Questions about this program? Contact the Library at 240-777-0678. The program will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room, off the building lobby on the first floor.
MCPL’s website offers many sources of articles from our Electronic Resources for Magazines and Newspapers. Check them out, linked here: https://mcpl.aspendiscovery.org/WebBuilder/ResourcesList
and via several other resources linked here, under E-Magazines:https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/collection/downloads-and-streaming.html
You’ll need a current, active MCPL card account to access these. Don’t have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card.
Accommodation Requests
People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

Bike to Work Day
2025-05-15 | MD
Montgomery County residents are encouraged to participate in the regional Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15 and online registration is now open. The event is held annually across the nation to celebrate bicycling as a fun, healthy and climate-friendly way to travel. There will be dozens of free pit stop events throughout the region and 14 within Montgomery County. The County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is sponsoring eight pit stops. The first 18,000 bicyclists to register and participate will get a free t-shirt and will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win a new bike.
For more information: https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46777

Bethesda Green Living Fair
2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, 20814, United States
Bethesda Green Living Fair
Join us for a day of sustainability, community, and eco-friendly inspiration at the Green Living Fair on Saturday, May 17th! Explore local green businesses, discover sustainable products, and learn simple ways to live a greener lifestyle.
📍 Where: Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue
⏰ When: Saturday, May 17th
🎉 What: Vendors, activities, giveaways, and more!
Stay tuned for more details—and mark your calendar! 🌱

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LiTT Retreat: Outside the Stigma: The Hues of Healing
2025-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Buddy Attick Lake Park, 555 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
This month, on Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 11 AM we will be having a community-focused event for Mental Health Awareness Month for People of the Global Majority. We will be doing tie-dye in the park, along with some games and conversation around mental wellness for people of the Global Majority.

Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/OutsideStigma-HuesofHealing

More Information and Registration: https://www.tixtree.com/e/outside-the-stigma-the-hues-of-healing-f71a7e87ceec

Taste of Wheaton
2025-06-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Come get a “taste” for all Wheaton has to offer, from delicious food from diverse ethnic restaurants, live entertainment and dance from local performers, and arts and crafts from local artisans. Our signature event, attracting thousands of attendees to downtown Wheaton, MD is scheduled for Sunday, June 1, from 11am to 5pm at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in downtown Wheaton (2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902). The event will take place rain or shine.
STOP BY ONE MONTGOMERY GREEN TABLE!
Wheels in Wheaton! Visit Montgomery Planning’s pop-up roller-skating rink at the Taste of Wheaton in partnership with the Wheaton Urban District. Find out more information on this placemaking initiative HERE
To apply as a restaurant/food vendor click HERE
Para aplicar como vendedor de restaurante/comida haga clic AQUI
To apply as a craft vendor, business or nonprofit exhibitor click HERE
Para aplicar como vendedor de artesanías, expositor comercial o sin fines de lucro, haga clic AQUI
More information coming soon! Stay updated on the latest event news by following us on social media: Instagram @Wheaton_MD and Facebook @WheatonMD.
For general information about the event contact
Sidney Cooper at sidney.cooper@montgomerycountymd.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.wheatonmd.org/do/taste-of-wheaton-2025.

Laugh Out Proud: Pride Comedy Night at Brookside Gardens!
2025-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Kick off Pride Month with big laughs, great friends, and a night of unforgettable comedy!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 6:00PM – 8:30PM

Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902

Montgomery Parks is getting a rainbow makeover and hosting a night of comedy featuring the talented lineup of LGBTQIA+ comedians from Improbable Comedy. Get ready to laugh as they provide hilarious insights on relationships, family, love, and life.

Join us on Wednesday, June 4, on the beautiful lawn of Brookside Gardens, located next to the Visitor Center.

For more information, visit https://montgomeryparks.org/events/pride-comedy-show/
