One Montgomery Green

Food Composting in MoCo
2019-03-06 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, 20814, United States
Food Composting in MoCo
Wednesday, March 6 • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Ever wonder what the County is planning to do about expanding composting, especially for food scraps?
If so, come to the next meeting of the Montgomery County Food Council Environmental Impact Working Group (EIWG). On Wednesday, March 6, 10:30 am –12:30 pm, the EIWG will host Eileen Kao, Chief of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Section at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Eileen will share an update on the progress that DEP has made on implementing the recommendations of the Strategic Plan to Advance Composting and Compost Use in Montgomery County
The meeting will be held at Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Contact Susan Eisendrath, EIWG Co-Chair at susan.eisendrath@gmail.com for more information.

Brews + Bulbs at Saints Row Brewing
2019-03-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Saints Row Brewing, 1211-1213 Taft Street, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Brews + Bulbs at Saints Row Brewing
Friday, March 1 • 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Saints Row Brewing, 1211-1213 Taft Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Bring your old incandescent or CFL bulbs and swap them for up to three LEDs — for FREE!

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Energy Programs is partnering with local breweries. These events will show residents how to reduce their energy bills, switch to LED bulbs, and keep money in their pocket all while enjoying a cold brew.
Residents are encouraged to bring their old incandescent and CFL bulbs to the event to swap them for LED bulbs. You can bring as many bulbs as you like to the event but there is a 3-4 bulb maximum per person for new LEDs.
https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/brews-and-bulbs-3/

Brews and Bulbs at Silver Branch Brewing
2019-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Silver Branch Brewing, 8401 Colesville Rd #150, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Brews + Bulbs at Silver Branch Brewing
Thursday, February 28 • 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Silver Branch Brewing, 8401 Colesville Road, #150, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Bring your old incandescent or CFL bulbs and swap them for up to three LEDs — for FREE!

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Energy Programs is partnering with local breweries. These events will show residents how to reduce their energy bills, switch to LED bulbs, and keep money in their pocket all while enjoying a cold brew.
Residents are encouraged to bring their old incandescent and CFL bulbs to the event to swap them for LED bulbs. You can bring as many bulbs as you like to the event but there is a 3-4 bulb maximum per person for new LEDs.
https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/brews-and-bulbs-at-silver-branch-brewing/
https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/brews-and-bulbs-at-silver-branch-brewing/

OMG Green Drinks (Climate Friendly Transportation) @ Hollywood East Cafe
2019-02-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Hollywood East Cafe, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Westfield Mall Restaurant Row, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Speakers from the
Coalition for Smarter Growth and Poolesville Green
RSVP to https://omggreendrinksfeb19.eventbrite.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/971962376525469/
Please let us know you are coming! See you there!
Suggested Donation of $10

Plastics, Water and Climate Change
2019-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | MD
Plastics, Water and Climate Change
Thursday, February 28 • 7 – 8:30 pm
Cafe of India, 4909 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest , Washington, DC 20016
Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer, will present her latest research on plastic degradation, green house gases, and plastic pollution in general.
Safe Healthy Playing Fields program meeting
All welcome but please RSVP if possible to ensure space availability:
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-sarah-jeanne-royer-on-plastic-pollution-tickets-57148850751?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing>
Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and there will also be a cash bar. Cafe of India is about a ten minute walk from Tenleytown or Friendship Heights Metro, and there is also residential street parking nearby.
Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer, (who recently gave a TEDx talk), is an oceanographer currently doing post-doctorate research on plastic and microfiber degradation at SCRIPPS Institution of Oceanography at UCSD. She investigated the emissions of greenhouse gases from plastics in the environment at the Center for Microbial Oceanography, Research and Education. She has been science advisor for Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, and started using data collection from volunteers for citizen science projects.Her goal is to understand better the degradation and fragmentation processes of plastic and fate in the ocean in addition to the plastic accumulation on the different islands of Hawai’i. Her long-last objective is for policymakers to use data from scientists and volunteers to design better laws and policies to reduce plastic production & consumption.
In addition to her background in environment and marine biology she was the first female sergeant leading a group of 40 people in the first French Canadian regiment of the Canadian Army. She served for the Voltigeurs de Quebec for 13 years and participated in two missions in Kabul and Kandahar (Afghanistan) on international development and lead a project on Afghan women.
Some links to her research and an interview:
https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/new-study-shows-plastic-as-source-of-greenhouse-gases-potentially-contribut
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0200574

Maryland Sierra Club Lobby Night
2019-02-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Miller Senate Office Building, 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD, 21411, United States
Maryland Sierra Club Lobby Night
Mon, Feb 25, 2019 • 4:00 PM
Miller Senate Office Building, East Room, 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD 21411
The 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly has begun, and we need YOUR HELP to turn grassroots environmental activism into legislative power in Annapolis.
Make your voice heard by attending Sierra Club’s Lobby Night in Annapolis on February 25!
Write your legislators to urge them to support our priority bills.
Our priorities include:

Get Maryland on the path to achieving 100% clean energy by 2040.
Require the Maryland Department of the Environment to fully utilize its authority under the federal Clean Water Act to conduct rigorous, independent reviews of new, proposed gas pipelines.
Require the state to clearly and explicitly measure the climate and air pollution impacts of proposed large transportation projects, such as widening highways, before deciding whether to approve them.
Ban single-use foam food containers, which litter the land and waters, and are a major contributor to the plastic pollution overwhelming our oceans.
Attending Lobby Night is super easy – we schedule legislator meetings for you, and provide you with fact sheets, talking points, and lobbying tips. You bring your passion and dedication.

RSVP for the Sierra Club’s annual Lobby Night!

Sierra Club Prince George's Potluck Social: Climate Change
2019-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Watkins Regional Park Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Kettering, MD, 20774, United States
Sierra Club Prince George’s Potluck Social: Climate Change
Sun, Feb 24, 2019 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Organized By: Sierra Club Prince George’s County Group
Location: Watkins Regional Park Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Kettering, MD 20774, USA
Event Organizers:
Janis Oppelt: janis.oppelt@mdsierra.org or 301-474-5358
Martha Ainsworth: martha.ainsworth@mdsierra.org or 301-262-8389
Join us for the Prince George’s Sierra Club Group’s Potluck Social at the Watkins Regional Park Nature Center! Guest speaker Dr. Astrid Caldas, Senior Climate Scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, will provide an update on climate change and its impacts, in light of recent high-profile reports. Meet other SIerra Club members, celebrate local victories, share your ideas about the coming year. Door prizes! Space is limited. Please RSVP so we can get a head count, and please indicate what you’ll be bringing.
TO RSVP AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
About our guest speaker:
Dr. Astrid Caldas is a senior climate scientist with the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Her research focuses on climate change adaptation with practical policy implications for ecosystems, the economy, and society. She also works on policy related to climate change, natural resources management, conservation planning, socio-environmental synthesis, and climate communication. Read more about Dr. Caldas’s background and research:
https://www.ucsusa.org/about/staff/staff/astrid-caldas.html#.XAlIUNQrIsY

Raptors Reign @ Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center
2019-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Raptors Reign
Saturdays, February 23, 1 – 3 PM, All Ages
National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.
All ages; drop-in program: no registration required.
Join special guest and licensed falconer, Rodney Stotts, as he shares the power of nature through discussions and up close encounters with birds of prey.
Programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Public programs are designed for individuals/families and require advance reservations by calling 301.497.5887. Programs are subject to changes or cancellation due to weather or low participation. Please notify the refuge of any special needs so that you may be accommodated.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/

How Do Animals Stay Warm in the Winter? @ Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center
2019-02-23 10:00 - 13:00 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Family Fun: Staying Warm in Winter
Friday, February 23, 10 AM – 1 PM, All Ages
National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.
All ages; drop-in program—come when you like and leave when you like: no registration required.
When it’s cold outside, we keep warm by putting on coats and mittens, and staying inside. But what do animals do when the weather gets cold? How do they stay warm when it’s freezing? Come find out, through hands-on activities, crafts and games for all ages.
Programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Public programs are designed for individuals/families and require advance reservations by calling 301.497.5887. Programs are subject to changes or cancellation due to weather or low participation. Please notify the refuge of any special needs so that you may be accommodated.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/

How Do Animals Stay Warm in Winter? @ Patuxent Wildlife Visitor Center
2019-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Family Fun: Staying Warm in Winter
Friday, February 22, 10 AM – 1 PM, All Ages
National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.
All ages; drop-in program—come when you like and leave when you like: no registration required.
When it’s cold outside, we keep warm by putting on coats and mittens, and staying inside. But what do animals do when the weather gets cold? How do they stay warm when it’s freezing? Come find out, through hands-on activities, crafts and games for all ages.
Programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Public programs are designed for individuals/families and require advance reservations by calling 301.497.5887. Programs are subject to changes or cancellation due to weather or low participation. Please notify the refuge of any special needs so that you may be accommodated.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/

Green Matter Symposium – Garden by Design: Creative Approaches to Diverse Landscapes
2019-02-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Green Matter Symposium – Garden by Design: Creative Approaches to Diverse Landscapes

Friday, February 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join industry experts as they explore creative design solutions that address the challenges and opportunities associated with diverse landscapes. Learn more.

CCAN Maryland Climate Lobby Night
2019-02-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Maryland House of Delegates, 6 Bladen Stret, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Support the Clean Energy Jobs Act on Maryland Climate Lobby Night
Join fellow Maryland environmentalists and the CCAN Action Fund Monday February 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Annapolis for the Maryland Climate Lobby Night to ask state officials to commit to putting Maryland on the path to 100 percent clean energy. Children are welcome. Meet in room 145 of the Maryland House of Delegates Building at 6 Bladen Street. Sign up here.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/381563039057470/

Brews + Bulbs @ Denizen's Silver Spring
2019-02-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Denizen’s Brewing Company, 1115 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Brews + Bulbs
Sunday, February 17 • 12 noon to 4 pm
Denizen’s Brewing, 1115 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Bring your old incandescent or CFL bulbs and swap them for up to three LEDs — for FREE!

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Energy Programs is partnering with local breweries. These events will show residents how to reduce their energy bills, switch to LED bulbs, and keep money in their pocket all while enjoying a cold brew.
Residents are encouraged to bring their old incandescent and CFL bulbs to the event to swap them for LED bulbs. You can bring as many bulbs as you like to the event but there is a 3-4 bulb maximum per person for new LEDs.
https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/brews-and-bulbs-2/

Meet the American Kestrel @ Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center
2019-02-16 12:15 - 12:45 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Meet the American Kestrel
Saturdays, February 16, 12:15-12:45 PM, All Ages
National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.
All ages; drop-in program: no registration required.
Sharp vision, a specialized beak, and amazing flying skills make the American kestrel a marvelous meadow predator. Come meet this tiny bird of prey and learn how to protect their homes.
Programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Public programs are designed for individuals/families and require advance reservations by calling 301.497.5887. Programs are subject to changes or cancellation due to weather or low participation. Please notify the refuge of any special needs so that you may be accommodated.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/

5th Annual Clean Energy & Sustainability Extravaganza
2019-02-15 11:00 - 20:00 | George Washington University – District House, 2121 H St NW, Washington, DC, 20052, United States
5th Annual Clean Energy & Sustainability Extravaganza
District House, Rooms B132 and B205, George Washington University
Friday, February 15 • 11 am – 8 pm
The Association of Energy Engineers—National Capital Chapter (AEE NCC) and Leaders in Energy (LE) will conduct its 5th annual Energy & Sustainability Extravaganza at The George Washington University on Friday, February 15th, from 11 am – 8 pm.
Our theme this year is “Getting to Net Zero Emissions in Energy, Carbon, Water, and Waste.” This event will highlight innovative concepts, technologies, policies, products, and services in the university and business communities which are advancing ways to utilize clean energy, achieve zero waste, and use water efficiently.
Participants will learn from representatives from universities in the Washington Metro region and businesses who offer these solutions. They will also hear from women leaders in this field who will provide their perspectives on opportunities in the cleantech industry as well as career advice and tips.
The Extravaganza includes the following three events:

Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) Luncheon Panel on “Career Perspectives in Cleantech from Women Leaders.” (11 am – 1:45 pm);
University and Business Showcase – Getting to Net Zero Emissions in Energy, Carbon, Water, and Waste (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Networking Reception (6:00 – 8:00 pm).

NOTE: The Showcase and Networking Reception includes access to the Exhibitors Tables from 2:00 – 8:00 pm.)
Registration includes ALL three events—luncheon career panel, university + business showcase; and the evening reception. Early bird pricing is available thru Thursday, Feb. 7th and there is also student/job seeker discounts.
Register here
We also have a number of sponsorship opportunities for businesses and other organizations to participate in our Showcase Exhibit and provide refreshments during our three events.
Sponsorship Opportunities

Takoma Park Mobilization Environment Committee Meeting
2019-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Historic Takoma Inc., 7328 Carrol Ave., Takoma Park, MD, 20912, United States
Takoma Park Mobilization Environment Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 13 at 7-9 pm at Historic Takoma, 7328 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
In 2019, TPMEC’s advocacy focus will include climate-related Maryland legislation, particularly:

CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT – Expand MD renewable electricity requirement to 50% by 2030 with a path to 100% renewable by 2040
GREEN AND HEALTHY MARYLAND AMENDMENT – Amendment to MD Constitution to protect our rights to a healthy environment now and in the future
EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM FOOD PACKAGING BAN – Single serving food packaging, currently banned in MoCo and PG Counties, to be extended statewide
PROHIBITION ON USE OF CHLORPYRIFOS – Ban chlorpyrifos pesticide use in agriculture (currently banned for residential use)
COMMUNITY SOLAR PILOT EXTENSION – extend community solar pilot program for five more years

Contact TPMEC at environment@tpmobilization.org.

Sierra Club MoCo: Environmental Film Night: What Lies Upstream
2019-02-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Black Hill Nature Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr, Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
Sierra Club MoCo Group: Environmental Film Night
Tuesday, February 12 • 6:30 – 9 pm
Black Hill Nature Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr, Boyds, MD 20841
Please join the Friends of Ten Mile Creek and Co-host, the Sierra Club Montgomery County Group for the award-winning film, What Lies Upstream, that exposes the devastating effects of a massive chemical spill and the shocking forces behind it, and its ramifications for our regional water supply. Discussion to follow with the Sierra Club, Ten Mile Creek and the Potomac Riverkeepers. Light refreshments served and Family Friendly!
For more information https://www.facebook.com/events/304738700246501/

Silver Spring Timebank Third Annual Skill Share and Repair Cafe
2019-02-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Third Annual Skill Share and Repair Cafe
Sunday, February 10, 2019 • 2:00 PM 5:00 PM
Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

This year, in addition to talks and Q&A tables, we will be hosting a Repair Cafe at our Skill Share. We did our first Repair Cafe at this year’s Montgomery County Greenfest, http://www.sstimebank.org/news/2018/6/4/our-first-repair-cafe-is-a-hit?rq=Repair%20Cafe). At Repair Cafes, volunteer repairers with particular skill sets (this could be you!) will be available to help members of the community fix items that are broken, or help them assess what needs repair, or how to re-purpose if it is beyond repair. Are you a tinkerer or fixer? Could you help hem a pair of paints, or re-glue a wooden box? Can you restring a necklace, or help fix a small appliance? Do you have another skill to share? If so, please let us know! Based upon the skills of our fixers, we will publicize what types of items folks can bring to the Cafe!
Please fill out this form to register your interest in sharing a skill or serving as a repair person at the event. You may submit more than one idea, but please only submit one at a time. After submitting this form, click on “Submit another” to begin your second submission.

For more information, visit http://www.sstimebank.org/calendar/2019/2/10/third-annual-skills-share-and-repair-cafe

Meet the American Kestrel @ Patuxent Wildlife Visitor Center
2019-02-09 12:15 - 12:45 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Meet the American Kestrel
Saturdays, February 9 and 16, 12:15-12:45 PM, All Ages
National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.
All ages; drop-in program: no registration required.
Sharp vision, a specialized beak, and amazing flying skills make the American kestrel a marvelous meadow predator. Come meet this tiny bird of prey and learn how to protect their homes.
Programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Public programs are designed for individuals/families and require advance reservations by calling 301.497.5887. Programs are subject to changes or cancellation due to weather or low participation. Please notify the refuge of any special needs so that you may be accommodated.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/

The Annual Environmental Legislative Summit
2019-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Miller Senate Office Building, 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD, 21411, United States
The Annual Environmental Legislative Summit
Wednesday, February 6 • 4 – 6 pm
Miller Senate Office Building, 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Co sponsored by:

Maryland Sierra Club Chapter
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Maryland LCV
Clean Water Action Maryland
Maryland Environmental Health Network
CCAN Action Fund

Come for an informative afternoon with the Maryland environmental community! Hear from advocates and elected officials about Maryland’s environmental legislative priorities.
Open to All – Free Admission
Light refreshments will be served.
Where to Park: https://annapolisparking.com/parking-locations/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2332385333714444/

Labor Network for Sustainability: Transit Equity Day
2019-02-04 | MD
Labor Network for Sustainability: Transit Equity Day
Last year, people took action in dozens of cities across the U.S. demanding that our local, state and federal governments make public transit accessible and affordable to all, create good jobs by expanding our public transit systems, and protect our health and climate by using renewable energy to power our buses and trains.
Join us again on February 4, 2019 for the Second Transit Equity Day
We choose February 4 as Transit Equity Day to honor Rosa Parks on her birthday. Her act of resistance by refusing to give up her seat on the bus in 1955 was a catalyst for the civil rights movement. It affirmed that everyone has the right to equal access to public transit.

For more information about what you can do, visit https://www.labor4sustainability.org/articles/transit-equity-day-is-coming-save-the-date-take-action/

Sierra Club MoCo: Keep Plastics Out of Maryland Waters: Ban EPS Foam
2019-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Dawson’s Market, 225 N Washington St, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Keep Plastics Out of Maryland Waters: Ban EPS Foam
Sunday, February 3 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Dawson’s Market, 225 N. Washington, Street, Rockville
Organizers: Sierra Club Montgomery County
Share a beer or coffee and snacks, hear about how plastics are endangering fish and marine mammals, and find out what you can do to help support a foam ban in the State of Maryland Foam Ban / Plastics Event; https://bit.ly/2DDEQTk
Guest speakers:
Senator Cheryl Kagan (D-17), sponsor of Senate bill SB 0285 [ https://bit.ly/2Wns8iX]
Dr. Michael Gonsior, associate professor at the University of Maryland Center for Science, a featured scientist in the award-winning documentary, “A Plastic Ocean”.
For more information and to RSVP

Meet the American Kestrel @ Patuxent Wildlife Visitor Center
2019-02-02 12:15 - 12:45 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Meet the American Kestrel
Saturdays, February 2, 9, and 16, 12:15-12:45 PM, All Ages
National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.
All ages; drop-in program: no registration required.
Sharp vision, a specialized beak, and amazing flying skills make the American kestrel a marvelous meadow predator. Come meet this tiny bird of prey and learn how to protect their homes.
Programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Public programs are designed for individuals/families and require advance reservations by calling 301.497.5887. Programs are subject to changes or cancellation due to weather or low participation. Please notify the refuge of any special needs so that you may be accommodated.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/

MLK Day of Service – White Oak – Paint Branch Park & Stream Cleanup
2019-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
MLK Day of Service – White Oak – Paint Branch Park & Stream Cleanup
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE
PLEASE NOTE DATE HAS CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER!
JOIN US SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

for One Montgomery Green’s annual MLK Day of service. This year willl be at the White Oak Paint Branch Stream Valley Park near the White Oak Community Center.
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/paint-branch-stream-valley-park/
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/whiteoak.html
Come on out for some fun and fresh air, meet your neighbors and take active ownership in your local park! Volunteers of all ages welcome; those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. SSL hours provided. Students please bring your forms!
One Montgomery Green (OMG) Inc will have a registration table in the parking lot of the White Oak Community Recreation Center. Please sign-in and pick up your gloves and trash bag. Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes it might be chilly. We will be cleaning along the main stem of the paint branch trail heading to the creek.
PLEASE RSVP THAT YOU’LL BE THERE TO HELP at https://mlkwhiteoakcleanup2019.eventbrite.com
For up-to-date info, visit Facebook Event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/2154867061432296

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MONDAY, JAN 21?
More opportunities to serve at the Montgomery Volunteer Center https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter/volunteers/MLK.html

American Conservation Film Festival Frederick
2019-02-01 18:00 - 21:30 | Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
American Conservation Film Festival Frederick
ACFF – Best of the Fest 2019
Date and Time: Fri, Feb 1, 2019 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Local Time)
Organized By: Catoctin Group
Location: Weinberg Center, 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
Map | Directions

The American Conservation Film Festival is an annual event held in Shepherdstown, WV, a vibrant arts community 70 miles west of Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. ACFF features films from a diverse group of conservation filmmakers from around the world, hosts filmmakers and subject matter experts, offers film-making workshops, and presents several special events throughout the year.
Best of Fest gives the American Conservation Film Festival the opportunity to take a sampling of what the annual film festival offers in Shepherdstown to other communities in the region. Best of Fests have been held in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia over the past several years.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BUY TICKETS

Leaders in Energy: Circular Economy Working Group Meeting
2019-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | George Washington University, Science and Engineering Hall
Leaders in Energy: Circular Economy Working Group Meeting
January 30, 2019 • 6 – 8 pm
George Washington University, Science and Engineering Hall in Room 2000
The January meeting of the Leaders in Energy Circular Economy Working Group will be held on Wednesday, January 30th from 6:00-8:00 pm at George Washington University, Science and Engineering Hall in room 2000.
The theme is From Micro To Macro: This month’s meeting will begin with a presentation from Ben Pitler from ReGift, Reuse, Recycle on seasonal circularity (bring your holiday recyclables if you haven’t already disposed of them). Then we will get a report on the circular economy and the UN Climate Report from Michael McLay. We will then spend the rest of the meeting focusing on new CE concepts for the region.
Agenda
6:00-6:05 Chair’s Introduction
6:05-6:15 Micro: ReGift Reuse Recycle
6:15-6:30 Macro: CE and Climate
6:30-7:00 Round Robin Introductions and Projects
7:00-8:00 Breakout Work-shopping
Please RSVP to info@leadersinenergy.org if you are attending for the first time.

Working Group Meeting – The Circular Economy

Dry Shade Gardening Talk hosted by Silver Spring Garden Club
2019-01-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Dry Shade Gardening Talk hosted by Silver Spring Garden Club

January 28* @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Doors open at 7:30pm
*Due to the Martin Luther King Jr Day holiday Monday, we are meeting a week later than our normal “third Monday of the month.”
Brookside Gardens Visitors Center/Education Building, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland
The Silver Spring Garden Club invites you to a talk on Dry Shade Gardening. Dealing with dry shade is a common challenge of many local gardeners. Large trees are wonderful, but they can quickly suck up all your garden’s resources leaving little for the understory plantings. Kathy Jentz will talk about design choices, soil amendments, and proven plant choices—as well as some inventive dry shade space substitutions.

Kathy Jentz is editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine. Her mission is to turn black thumbs green. A life-long gardener, Kathy believes that growing plants should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy is inspiration over perspiration. She is the President of the Silver Spring Garden Club Club and on the board of several other clubs and organizations.
Kathy appears on regular gardening guest spots on international garden podcasts as well as on WTOP and WOWD-LP radio stations in Washington, DC. She is currently the Green Media columnist for the Mid-Atlantic Grower newspaper and she also edits the quarterly Water Garden Journal, the official publication of the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society.
REFRESHMENTS will be provided after the talk by the following Silver Spring Garden Club members: Doreen Hardware, Sue Smith, and Elaine Ellis.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
You can join/renew the Silver Spring Garden Club for just $10 a year for individual or $15 per couple/household. Bring a check made out to “SSGC” to our meeting and you are all set through 2019!
See the Facebook event page here – https://www.facebook.com/events/557782714695042/

NOFA Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care
2019-01-28 - 2019-01-31 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
NOFA Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care

January 28 @ 8:00 am – January 31 @ 5:00 pm

Calling all land care professionals and all those interested in learning how to care for properties without toxic materials!
This 30-hour, 4-day course offers a well-rounded curriculum that covers organic land care practices, principles, design, and maintenance. Attendees who pass the NOFA Accreditation exam will earn the trusted credential of being a NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional.
Venue: Jan 28, 29, 30 at the National Wildlife Visitor Center (NWVC), Laurel, MD; January 31 at the Greenbelt Youth Center, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Cost: $650 per person. Group discounts and referral discounts available.
Registration: visit http://organiclandcare.net/ or email Jeremy@ctnofa.org
Questions? Contact Jeremy Pelletier at Jeremy@ctnofa.org or call the NOFA office: (203) 308-2584.
Local host co-sponsors include: Chesapeake Education, Arts, and Research Society (CHEARS); the City of Takoma Park; Department of Environmental Protection Montgomery County MD; Sustainable Maryland Certified –Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland, and the Department of Public Works and the Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (Green Aces) of the City of Greenbelt

Riding Bicycles to Experience Patuxent Research Refuge's North Tract
2019-01-27 13:00 - 15:30 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Riding Bicycles to Experience Patuxent Research Refuge’s North Tract
Sunday, Jan. 27th, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Programs Held at the North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Drive, Laurel, MD 20724
The North Tract is located on Rt. 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 32

Ages 10+, registration required
Enjoy a winter bicycle ride while experiencing the beauty of this natural area’s local wildlife, plants and historical sites. Learn the importance of reducing your footprint and leaving no trace on this 12-mile guided bicycle ride. Bring your own bike, snack, water bottle and helmet. Ride is weather dependent.
REGISTRATION
Programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Public programs are designed for individuals/families and require advance reservations by calling 301.497.5887. Programs are subject to changes or cancellation due to weather or low participation. Please notify the refuge of any special needs so that you may be accommodated. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/

Innovative Clean Energy Project Financing
2019-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St (an easy walk from Clarendon Metro), Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
Innovative Clean Energy Project Financing
Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Energy and sustainability solutions are rarely sold in simple one-off sales transactions. Energy and sustainability projects are often financed due to their large size and long duration. Also, there are often complex public financing and tax-based incentive options to sweeten the deals. So, what does that mean to those of us trying to launch solutions into the market, build startups, and change the world? We need Innovative Financing Solutions.
On January 24, you need to be at the 5th annual Leaders in Energy / Potential Energy co-sponsored social-panel event at Clarendon Presbyterian Church. LE and PEDC will be bringing together the dream team of innovative energy project financing. Come listen to and meet experts from across the region to help get your products and solutions into the market by understanding the levers of project finance.
Learned panelists will be covering innovations such as hands-on experience with the largest PACE project in Maryland, the latest on the new DC Green Bank as well as Opportunity Zones across the region, and large asset financing. Esteemed panelists will be announced on a rolling basis.
See our current speaker line-up here. Early bird through January 11th. Pizza and beverages included in ticket.
Register here
