One Montgomery Green

Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
2018-11-23 - 2018-12-23 | Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902

Hours: November 16, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. • Friday – Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Closed November 19-22 & December 24-25

For more information about Garden of Lights: 301-962-1453

Step into a magical winter wonderland illuminated with more than one million dazzling colorful lights shaped into hand-crafted, original art forms of flowers, animals and other natural elements. Stroll from garden to garden enjoying twinkling tree forms, sparkling fountains, and whimsical winter scenes. Since 1997, the Garden of Lights has been a Baltimore/Washington DC area family holiday tradition.
The night wouldn’t be complete without a visit inside the Conservatory to enjoy watching G-Scale model trains wind through a seasonal landscape. Afterward, warm up inside the Visitors Center while you sip hot cocoa and listen to one of the nightly musical performances.
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens/garden-of-lights/

Climate Change Science and Christians – Public Lecture
2018-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road North, Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
Climate Change Science and Christians – Free Public Lecture with Katharine Hayhoe, Ph.D.
Sunday, November 18, 7 – 9 pm
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20852
Katharine Hayhoe, Ph.D., accomplished atmospheric scientist who studies climate change, is giving a free public lecture at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church in North Bethesda at 7:00 PM. She studies why it matters to us here and now, and is best known for bridging the broad, deep gap between scientists and Christians.
Register here: https://bit.ly/2MvzH0Y

County Executive-Elect Marc Elrich Listening Session – Germantown
2018-11-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Kingsview Middle School, 18909 Kingsview Rd, Germantown, MD, 20874, United States
County Executive-Elect Elrich is hosting listening sessions for residents and stakeholders to share their thoughts and priorities. Please spread the word!
At each listening session, residents and stakeholders of Montgomery County will have opportunities to have their voices heard by Marc and members of the Transition Team. Sessions will be held in Potomac, Germantown, Olney, East County, and Takoma Park.
Sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with notice as far in advance as possible (preferably three (3) business days before a session). If these or other interpretation services or aids are needed to participate at the listening sessions, please call the transition team office at 240-777-9706 or email a request to MarcElrichTransition@montgomerycountymd.gov.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS OF LISTENING SESSIONS:
Saturday November 17, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Kingsview Middle School, 18909 Kingsview Road, Germantown, MD
Tuesday November 27, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD
Thursday November 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Olney Elementary School
3401 Queen Mary Drive, Olney, MD
Saturday December 1, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Takoma Park Middle School
7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, MD
Download the flyer here and help us get the word out about these important listening sessions!

Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade in Silver Spring
2018-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Silver Spring Veterans Plaza
MONTGOMERY COUNTY THANKSGIVING PARADE HERALDS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON
SATURDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING, 10AM-12NOON
#MOCOTHANKSPARADE
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
The streets are being overrun with turkeys, dinosaurs, penguins, and reindeer! No, the zoo hasn’t opened their gates – it is the Annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade! With marching bands, Bolivian dancing groups, floats, giant characters and balloons, and Santa, the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the metro DC area.
Held in downtown Silver Spring, the exciting parade traditionally heralds the start of the holiday season. The parade steps off from Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street and proceeds south on Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue. It also is televised live on News Channel 8 and rerun on Thanksgiving Day.
https://www.silverspringdowntown.com/montgomery-county-thanksgiving-parade

Racing to Zero Documentary Showing
2018-11-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Racing to Zero
November 16, 2018 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Speaker: Lauren Greenberger, Member of Montgomery County’s Integrated Waste System Strategic Plan Task Force, President of the Sugarloaf Citizens Association
CEDAR LANE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 www.cedarlane.org

Please bring a vegan/vegetarian dish to share for 6, or make a small donation
Sponsored by: Cedar Lane UU Church, EJM & the Washington Ethical Society
Information: Chris Graham at 301-717-4204 or write to Linda Silversmith at linsil@usermail.com
Racing to Zero is a quick-moving, up-beat documentary that presents new solutions to the global problem of waste. Although waste may create garbage, garbage is in itself a RESOURCE, and that is the key. Our film follows the trail of trash and recycling with our guide, Robert Haley, Zero Waste Manager for the City of San Francisco as we travel the city from high to low and look behind-the-scenes at how zero waste can be achieved. This is a family-friendly event! Stay for supper and the discussion afterwards! Be inspired to follow our Green Sanctuary principles at Cedar Lane.
For more information, visit http://www.cedarlane.org/event/racing-zero-film-talk

Local Initiatives to Address Global Climate Change
2018-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | American University’s Center for Environmental Policy, Spring Valley Bldg., Room 100, 4801 Mass Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20016, United States
LOCAL INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE TRUMP ERA
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Time: 7-9pm EST
Location: Spring Valley, Room 100, American University, Washington DC
RSVP: sb1237a@student.american.edu
Join Mary Cheh, DC City Councilmember, Ward 3, Eric Coffman, Chief, Office of Energy and Sustainability, Montgomery County, MD, and John Morrell, Director Energy and Environment Office, Arlington County, VA, for a discussion of the role of local leadership in addressing and facilitating community action on climate change. Convened in partnership with Global Peace Services USA.
Please contact Danielle Miller Wagner with any questions at djmwagner@american.edu.

FOSC: "The American Eel: From the Atlantic Ocean to Sligo Creek"
2018-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park, 10200 Sligo Creek Pkwy, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
“The American Eel: From the Atlantic Ocean to Sligo Creek”
Come explore the natural world around us. The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) are sponsoring an evening event on November 14:
“The American Eel: From the Atlantic Ocean to Sligo Creek”
Even if you’re not a big eel fan, maybe you’ll be fascinated (like I was) to learn that they journey from the Atlantic Ocean to our Creek.
We have a fair number in our Creek but they mostly come out at night. Come and learn more !
Did you know there are eels in Sligo Creek ? Amazingly, they make their way from the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic, and across the Chesapeake Bay to our (and other) rivers and creeks. Come hear American eel expert Matt Rinehimer from the State of Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Speaker: Matt Rinehimer, aquatic biologist from the State of Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Location: Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park building (off Sligo Creek Parkway, upstream from Dennis Avenue)
Date and Time : Wednesday, November 14, 7 – 9 (social time 7.15; speaker starts at 7.30)
Contact: Anne Vorce avorce@aol.com

Sustainable Maryland's Western Maryland Leadership Training 2018: Growing the Community Forest
2018-11-14 09:00 - 16:00 | MD
WESTERN MARYLAND LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2018:
GROWING THE COMMUNITY FOREST
Wednesday, November 14, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: University System of Maryland at Hagerstown

REGISTER

The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland will host Sustainable Maryland’s annual Leadership Training workshops in November. This training series fosters leadership skills to engage diverse stakeholders, reduce contention, and garner support for sustainability initiatives.
This year’s workshop topic, GROWING THE COMMUNITY FOREST, will incorporate examples, stories and tools that will help communities to strengthen and expand local tree canopy. Trees are unique amongst urban infrastructure, in that over time, they appreciate in both value and capacity. Learn about the benefits of a healthy community forest; funding sources and technical assistance available for maintaining and growing your town’s tree canopy; and examples of how to engage residents to support this vital green infrastructure in their neighborhoods.

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 (includes breakfast, lunch, program materials, free parking)
Agenda Coming Soon!
Questions? Contact Mike Hunninghake at mikeh75@umd.edu or 301-405-7956.
Sponsored by Sustainable Maryland
Co-Sponsored by:
Maryland Municipal League
Maryland Association of Counties

Sustainable Maryland's Eastern Shore Leadership Training 2018: Growing the Community Forest
2018-11-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Cambridge Public Safety Building, 8 Washington Street, Cambridge, 21613, United States
EASTERN SHORE LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2018:
GROWING THE COMMUNITY FOREST
Tuesday, November 13, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Cambridge Police Department, Cambridge

REGISTER
The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland will host Sustainable Maryland’s annual Leadership Training workshops in November. This training series fosters leadership skills to engage diverse stakeholders, reduce contention, and garner support for sustainability initiatives.

This year’s workshop topic, GROWING THE COMMUNITY FOREST, will incorporate examples, stories and tools that will help communities to strengthen and expand local tree canopy. Trees are unique amongst urban infrastructure, in that over time, they appreciate in both value and capacity. Learn about the benefits of a healthy community forest; funding sources and technical assistance available for maintaining and growing your town’s tree canopy; and examples of how to engage residents to support this vital green infrastructure in their neighborhoods.

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 (includes breakfast, lunch, program materials, free parking)
Agenda Coming Soon!
Questions? Contact Mike Hunninghake at mikeh75@umd.edu or 301-405-7956.
Sponsored by Sustainable Maryland
Co-Sponsored by:
Maryland Municipal League
Maryland Association of Counties

NEW DATE! OMG Fall Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event
2018-11-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Crossway Community, 2015 Upton Street, Kensington, MD, 20875, United States
Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event
Get a head start on your spring cleaning and help your community!
Also, please bring professional clothing & nonperishable food to donate to
A Wider Circle* and MUM
(details for clothing donations at http://awidercircle.org/cpd.html)

NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO BAD WEATHER FORECAST
Saturday, NOVEMBER 10 • 9 am – 12 noon at
3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895

Accepted for recycling: cell phones, small appliances, computers, printers, televisions (screen intact)
MacRecycleClinic and Project Reboot will assess donated computers for refurbishing
*Donations of gently used clothes will be donated to A Wider Circle: Clothing Drive Guidelines.pdf
Non-perishable food donations will benefit the M.U.M. food pantry
The MacRecycleClinic (MRC), a 501(c)3 non-profit service organization in Silver Spring, Md., will be on hand to assess whether the Macs offered for recycling are able to be refurbished and recycled. If they are, MRC will refurbish and recycle newer (Intel-based machines that can run at least OS 10.11) Macintosh computers back into the community through Project Reboot, which provides quality computer systems to low income families with school aged children throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area at the lowest possible cost.
Questions? info@onemontgomerygreen.org
More information

Conservation Montgomery 2018 Annual Meeting
2018-11-09 18:00 - 20:30 | The Writers Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, 20815, United States
Conservation Montgomery 2018 Annual Meeting
Featuring Wendy Howard, Executive Director of One Montgomery Green
Friday, November 9, 2018, beginning at 6 p.m.
The Writers Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD 20815
Parking is available at a paid public parking lot across the street.
Closest Metro: Bethesda.
Plans are underway for the Conservation Montgomery 2018 Annual Meeting, our signature networking event of the year. As always, we’ll start with a social hour where you can gather with residents, community leaders and elected officials from all over the county. Our program this year will be a presentation from Wendy Howard, Executive Director of One Montgomery Green.
One Montgomery Green (OMG) fosters partnerships to support environmental sustainability and promote the development of a green economy. OMG acts as a catalyst for environmental responsibility among businesses, residents and government to improve the quality of life for all of Montgomery County.
As another highlight, we will present the Joe Howard Environmental Award this year at the meeting. The Joe Howard Environmental Award is presented by Conservation Montgomery in honor of Joe Howard to acknowledge environmental stewardship on the part of other Montgomery County residents. Past recipients include Montgomery Blair High School teacher Anne Mathews and Carol Bergmann of Montgomery Parks.
Come to renew your annual membership to Conservation Montgomery, join or just mix and mingle with friends!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING

Sustainable Maryland's Central MD Leadership Training: Growing the Community Forest
2018-11-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Hyattsville City Hall, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, MD, 20781, United States
CENTRAL MARYLAND LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2018:
GROWING THE COMMUNITY FOREST
Thursday, November 8, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Hyattsville City Hall, Hyattsville
REGISTER
The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland will host Sustainable Maryland’s annual Leadership Training workshops in November. This training series fosters leadership skills to engage diverse stakeholders, reduce contention, and garner support for sustainability initiatives.

This year’s workshop topic, GROWING THE COMMUNITY FOREST, will incorporate examples, stories and tools that will help communities to strengthen and expand local tree canopy. Trees are unique amongst urban infrastructure, in that over time, they appreciate in both value and capacity. Learn about the benefits of a healthy community forest; funding sources and technical assistance available for maintaining and growing your town’s tree canopy; and examples of how to engage residents to support this vital green infrastructure in their neighborhoods.

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 (includes breakfast, lunch, program materials, free parking)
Agenda Coming Soon!
Questions? Contact Mike Hunninghake at mikeh75@umd.edu or 301-405-7956.
Sponsored by Sustainable Maryland
Co-Sponsored by:
Maryland Municipal League
Maryland Association of Counties

GSSCC Discover the Taste of Silver Spring
2018-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Discover the Taste of Silver Spring
November 7, 2018 • 6-8 pm
The Fillmore Silver Spring

Enjoy networking and unlimited tastes of local culinary businesses
http://web.gsscc.org/events/Discover-the-Taste-of-Silver-Spring-257132/details

Book Drive & Drop Off @ Silver Spring Library
2018-11-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2018-10-27 10:30 - 13:30 | Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
BOOK DRIVE & DROP OFF
Saturday, October 27th 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 4th 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Help build the stock for Holiday Fest on December 1st
Book carts filled with like-new books to enjoy and give as gifts
Proceeds benefits Friends of the Library Silver Spring
Further instructions on flyer

https://www.folmc.org/folmc-content/uploads/2018/10/Book-Drive.pdf

12th Pesticides & the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Project Conference
2018-10-30 09:00 - 15:30 | Pearlstone Conference Center, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd., Reisterstown, MD, 21136, United States
12th Pesticides & the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Project Conference
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Pearlstone Conference Center, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136
Please plan to join us for our 12th Annual Conference when we will bring together project participants and people committed to Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration.
Our meeting will focus on cutting-edge research about the impacts of organophosphate pesticides on children and the Bay watershed, the relationship between pesticides and climate change, and pesticide impacts on pollinators.
Presenters:
Keynote: Learning from the Struggles of Science Policy to Protect Public Health
Devon Payne-Sturgis, DrPH, is an Assistant Professor of Applied Environmental Health at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Her expertise is in children’s environmental health, risk assessment and environmental health policy. She previously was with US EPA, managing a portfolio that included research on the effects of organophosphate pesticides, such as chlorpyrifos, on children’s health.
Pesticides and Climate Change
Robert Musil, PhD, MPH, is President and CEO of the Rachel Carson Council, and from 1992-2004 was the longest-serving executive director of Physicians for Social Responsibility. He will speak on pesticides and climate change, which is a focus of the Council.
Impact of Pesticides on the Bay Watershed
Doug Myers is Maryland Senior Scientist for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. He will discuss the state of pesticides and the Bay watershed. He holds an MS in Environmental Science.
Impacts of Pesticides on Pollinators
Josephine Johnson, PhD, is a honeybee research scientist and teaches various environmental science courses at Stevenson University and Maryland Institute College of Art. She will discuss the impacts of pesticides on pollinators.
Greg Allen, PhD, Environmental Scientist for the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP), will be our moderator for the day and will update us on the Chesapeake Bay Program.

Registration:
Discount by 9/25: $25
After 9/25: $35
Registration closes October 9
Due to increasing per person costs for this day-long conference, we are instituting a registration fee to help defray our per person costs.
An organic breakfast, lunch & snacks will be served at no additional charge. (Pearlstone Conference Center does not allow outside food and drink to be brought inside).
Refer a Colleague
You are invited to forward your invitation to a colleague who may want to attend.
Questions?
Call Robert SanGeorge, project director, 240-994-3082 or mdpestnet@aol.com

Reserve your place at the conference today!
Seating is limited — there has been a waiting list for the last few years.
$25 by 9/25; $35 after 9/25
includes organic breakfast, lunch and snacks
Contact
Ruth Berlin
Maryland Pesticide Education Network
410-849-3909
mdpestnet@aol.com

TO REGISTER

Books and Bulbs Swap for LED Bulbs @ White Oak Library
2018-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 | White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
Join us for Books and Bulbs at your local library

White Oak Library: Saturday, October 27 from 12pm – 2pm

October is National Energy Action Month and we’re celebrating by hosting 6 Books and Bulbs events at libraries across the County.
Books and Bulbs is a free event where County residents bring their old lightbulbs and swap them for up to 3 LEDs and a reusable bag.
Collect your old incandescent or CFL light bulbs and bring them to a Books and Bulbs event near you, and DEP will exchange them for up to 3 new and energy efficient LEDs. The ENERGY STAR®-certified LEDs we’re giving away offer a warm white light that’s equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
Not only will you save money by getting free LEDs, but also you’ll pocket money from lower electric bills. You could cut your utility bill by at least $25 per year by replacing five traditional, incandescent bulbs with LEDs.
The giveaway is a partnership between Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Public Libraries.

LED prices have declined 85 percent in recent years, and bulbs can be bought for as little as $2 to $5.

Neighborhood Sun Sustainability Social: Building Brighter Communities
2018-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Denizen’s Brewing Company, 1115 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Neighborhood Sun Sustainability Social: BUILDING BRIGHTER COMMUNITIES
Thursday, October 25th • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Denizen’s Brewing Co., 1115 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD

Learn how your actions can build a cleaner, greener and more just community
Featuring brief talks from local partners such as the Chesapeake
Network, Climate XChange, & Solar Empowerment Initiative.
register here

OMG Green Drinks @ All Set Restaurant & Bar in Silver Spring
2018-10-25 17:30 - 20:00 | All Set Restaurant & Bar, 8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
EAT, DRINK & BE GREEN

Thursday, October 25
5:30 – 8 pm
Join other members of the community who want to thrive in environmentally sustainable communities.
All Set Restaurant & Bar
8630 FENTON STREET, PLAZA 5
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

Drink Specials — Appetizers
IT’S ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE WEEK!
Join OMG for a Green Drinks program where you can learn about organizations that have community service as their primary purpose.

RSVP to https://OMGGreenDrinksOct2018.eventbrite.com
Please let us know you are coming! See you there!
Suggested Donation of $10

OMG Tour of Covanta Montgomery, Inc., Dickerson, MD
2018-10-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Covanta Montgomery, Inc., 21204 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD, 20842, United States
OMG Tour of Covanta Montgomery, Inc., Dickerson, MD
21204 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
Tuesday, October 23 • 10:30 am – Noon
Sign up now! Limited to no more than 30 people.
LEARN WHERE YOUR TRASH GOES!
The Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility (RRF), operating as Covanta Montgomery, Inc., began commercial operation in August 1995. The facility, located on 34.9 acres in Dickerson, MD, processes up to 1,800 tons-per-day of solid waste, generating up to 52 megawatts (net) of renewable energy – enough power for 37,000 homes. All waste is first delivered to the Shady Grove Transfer Station in Derwood, MD, compacted into intermodal steel waste containers and then loaded onto railcars for delivery to the facility. This unique rail system allows the county to virtually eliminate truck traffic on the rural roads leading to the RRF.
Sign up today, while space allows!
https://omgtourscovanta.eventbrite.com

Toy/Game/Puzzle/Sporting Goods/Musical Instruments SWAP
2018-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Washington Revels Building, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Toy/Game/Puzzle/Sporting Goods/Musical Instruments SWAP
Start cleaning out your closets, toy chests and basements for our Toys, Games, Puzzles, Sports Equipment and Musical Instruments Swap!

Sunday, October 21 • 2-4 pm
Washington Revels Building, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring

All items must be complete (including all game and puzzle pieces) and in working condition. We’ll be needing volunteers to help (and earn timebank hours), so stay tuned to our FB event page for upcoming details.

For information about swaps, visit http://www.sstimebank.org/swaps/.
For information about this swap, visit Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/464470370722072/

Live Wolf at Patuxent Research Refuge
2018-10-20 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Live Wolf at Patuxent Research Refuge
Join the Friends of Patuxent and Patuxent Research Refuge at the National Wildlife Visitor Center to see a live wolf from Ironwood Wolves on Saturday, October 20th, 2018.
There are three different showings (10 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM). Each showing is one hour long. Visitors ages 13 & up will require a ticket that costs $10. Visitors ages 12 & under will require a ticket that costs $5.
Tickets can only be purchased online. For more information and tickets, please visit LiveWolfatPatuxentResearchRefuge.eventbrite.com
The one hour program includes a discussion of family life, habitat, diet, and myths and facts about wolves. Learn about the important role that wolves play in the ecosystem and why we should respect them rather than fear them.
Ironwood Wolves will be bringing their wolf ambassador, Luther.
http://www.ironwoodwolves.com/our-ambassadors.html
Born in 2018, Luther is a black-phased wolf and the newest addition to the Ironwood Wolves program.
After the program, feel free to explore the National Wildlife Visitor Center wolf exhibit and other displays. In addition, enjoy Family Fun: Wonderful Wolves, in which you can learn more about wolves with hands-on activities, games and crafts. Great for all ages. Family Fun is free and included in the price of your ticket.

Books and Bulbs Swap for LED Bulbs @ Marilyn J. Praisner Library, Burtonsville
2018-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD, 20866, United States
Join us for Books and Bulbs at your local library

Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville: Thursday, October 18 from 5pm – 7pm

October is National Energy Action Month and we’re celebrating by hosting 6 Books and Bulbs events at libraries across the County.
Books and Bulbs is a free event where County residents bring their old lightbulbs and swap them for up to 3 LEDs and a reusable bag.
Collect your old incandescent or CFL light bulbs and bring them to a Books and Bulbs event near you, and DEP will exchange them for up to 3 new and energy efficient LEDs. The ENERGY STAR®-certified LEDs we’re giving away offer a warm white light that’s equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
Not only will you save money by getting free LEDs, but also you’ll pocket money from lower electric bills. You could cut your utility bill by at least $25 per year by replacing five traditional, incandescent bulbs with LEDs.
Other Upcoming Books and Bulbs Event

White Oak Library: Saturday, October 27 from 12pm – 2pm

The giveaway is a partnership between Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Public Libraries.

LED prices have declined 85 percent in recent years, and bulbs can be bought for as little as $2 to $5.

12th Annual Trash Summit: Business Solutions for Plastic Pollution
2018-10-16 09:00 - 17:00 | George Mason University, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
Alice Ferguson Foundation Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative

12th Annual Trash Summit:
Business Solutions for Plastic Pollution
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Tuesday, October 16, 2018
George Mason University, Arlington, VA
This year’s Trash Summit will bring together hundreds of community members, business leaders, elected officials, non-profit partners and municipal staff to explore private sector leadership on issues of plastic pollution prevention. Join the conversation at the 12th Annual Trash Summit, and help shape regional solutions to the issue. This one-day event will feature presentations from experts, topical panels, networking with local leaders, discussion roundtables, best practices, information sharing, and more. Registration is now open.
For more information: http://fergusonfoundation.org/potomac-watershed-trash-summit/potomac-watershed-trash-summit/

Books and Bulbs Swap for LED Bulbs @ Maggie Nightingale Library, Poolesville
2018-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Maggie Nightingale Library, 19633 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Join us for Books and Bulbs at your local library

Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville: Monday, October 15 from 4pm – 6pm

October is National Energy Action Month and we’re celebrating by hosting 6 Books and Bulbs events at libraries across the County.
Books and Bulbs is a free event where County residents bring their old lightbulbs and swap them for up to 3 LEDs and a reusable bag.
Collect your old incandescent or CFL light bulbs and bring them to a Books and Bulbs event near you, and DEP will exchange them for up to 3 new and energy efficient LEDs. The ENERGY STAR®-certified LEDs we’re giving away offer a warm white light that’s equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
Not only will you save money by getting free LEDs, but also you’ll pocket money from lower electric bills. You could cut your utility bill by at least $25 per year by replacing five traditional, incandescent bulbs with LEDs.
Other Upcoming Books and Bulbs Events

Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville: Thursday, October 18 from 5pm – 7pm
White Oak Library: Saturday, October 27 from 12pm – 2pm

The giveaway is a partnership between Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Public Libraries.

LED prices have declined 85 percent in recent years, and bulbs can be bought for as little as $2 to $5.

Books and Bulbs Swap for LED Bulbs @ Damascus Library
2018-10-13 10:30 - 12:30 | MD
Join us for Books and Bulbs at your local library

Damascus Library: Saturday, October 13 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

October is National Energy Action Month and we’re celebrating by hosting 6 Books and Bulbs events at libraries across the County.
Books and Bulbs is a free event where County residents bring their old lightbulbs and swap them for up to 3 LEDs and a reusable bag.
Collect your old incandescent or CFL light bulbs and bring them to a Books and Bulbs event near you, and DEP will exchange them for up to 3 new and energy efficient LEDs. The ENERGY STAR®-certified LEDs we’re giving away offer a warm white light that’s equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
Not only will you save money by getting free LEDs, but also you’ll pocket money from lower electric bills. You could cut your utility bill by at least $25 per year by replacing five traditional, incandescent bulbs with LEDs.
Other Upcoming Books and Bulbs Events

Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville: Monday, October 15 from 4pm – 6pm
Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville: Thursday, October 18 from 5pm – 7pm
White Oak Library: Saturday, October 27 from 12pm – 2pm

The giveaway is a partnership between Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Public Libraries.

LED prices have declined 85 percent in recent years, and bulbs can be bought for as little as $2 to $5.

Conservation Montgomery 2018 Big Tree Tour
2018-10-13 09:30 - 12:30 | MD
Conservation Montgomery 2018 Big Tree Tour
SATURDAY, October 13, 2018 • 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Meet at the Board of Education Parking Lot:
850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD

You are invited to join Conservation Montgomery and life-time member Joe Howard (pictured above) for the 2018 Big Tree Tour. This year we’ll visit the Big Trees of Rockville and Gaithersburg including a magnificent Elm Tree with a trunk of 20′ in circumference. The cost is $25 per person, which covers transportation to and from each tree site along our route.
Plan to bring friends or family and arrive at the BOE by 9 AM. We collect the fee at the event in cash or by check made out to Conservation Montgomery. The bus leaves promptly at 9:30 so please be prompt. Sign up to reserve a place on the bus here. We are limited to 25 people so don’t delay in making your reservation.

USGBC-NCR: Women in Green Breakfast - Transatlantic Perspectives
2018-10-11 08:00 - 11:00 | The Army and Navy Club, 901 17th St NW, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
USGBC-NCR: Women in Green Breakfast – Transatlantic Perspectives
USGBC National Capital Region
Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EDT)
The Army and Navy Club, 901 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20006
Join the US Green Business Council – National Capital Region Community for our fall Women in Green Power Breakfast. Though a focus on women’s issues has continued to have a watershed moment within the U.S., USGBC-NCR is taking time to expand our viewpoint of this as global issue.
For this event, Women in Green is taking an international approach! Danish Ambassador to the U.S., Lars Gert Lose, will join as a special guest alongside Mette Søs Lassesen of Ramboll for a ‘fireside chat.’ As Denmark is a leader in both sustainability and gender equality in the workplace, this event will bring together thought leaders from our two countries together with the Community to discuss transatlantic perspectives on the subject.
We’re also creating a safe space to bring both men and women to the table for this discussion of different perspectives and opportunities. A significant amount of time will be alloted for Q & A and networking in this event’s agenda.
For more information and to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usgbc-ncr-women-in-green-breakfast-transatlantic-perspectives-tickets-50129935988

Books and Bulbs Swap for LED Bulbs @ Connie Morella Library, Bethesda
2018-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us for Books and Bulbs at your local library

Connie Morella Library in Bethesda: Wednesday, October 10 from 3pm – 5pm

October is National Energy Action Month and we’re celebrating by hosting 6 Books and Bulbs events at libraries across the County.
Books and Bulbs is a free event where County residents bring their old lightbulbs and swap them for up to 3 LEDs and a reusable bag.
Collect your old incandescent or CFL light bulbs and bring them to a Books and Bulbs event near you, and DEP will exchange them for up to 3 new and energy efficient LEDs. The ENERGY STAR®-certified LEDs we’re giving away offer a warm white light that’s equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
Not only will you save money by getting free LEDs, but also you’ll pocket money from lower electric bills. You could cut your utility bill by at least $25 per year by replacing five traditional, incandescent bulbs with LEDs.
Other Upcoming Books and Bulbs Events

Damascus Library: Saturday, October 13 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville: Monday, October 15 from 4pm – 6pm
Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville: Thursday, October 18 from 5pm – 7pm
White Oak Library: Saturday, October 27 from 12pm – 2pm

The giveaway is a partnership between Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Public Libraries.

LED prices have declined 85 percent in recent years, and bulbs can be bought for as little as $2 to $5.

Gearing Up for the Future: 2018 Maryland Clean Energy Summit
2018-10-08 - 2018-10-10 | The Hotel at the University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
2018 Maryland Clean Energy Summit: Gearing Up for the Future
Energy Innovation to Advance Grid Efficiency, Resiliency & Security
October 8–10, 2018
The Hotel at the University of Maryland (College Park)
mcecsummit.org
Register early for discounted pricing!
Special government registration rates are available.
Join industry experts, policy makers, regulators, utility representatives, innovators and business leaders for this thought-provoking conference, focused on cutting-edge technologies, modern business models, innovative regulations and financing solutions that will ensure a secure, resilient and transactive modern power grid.
Your gears will be turning at this thought-provoking conference that focuses on cutting-edge technologies, modern business models, and innovative regulations and financing solutions that will ensure a secure, resilient and transactive modern power grid.
Join industry experts, policy makers, regulators, utility representatives and business leaders — bring your voice to roundtable discussions and hear from panelists on energy efficiency, resiliency and security.

For more information and to register, visit: https://mcecsummit.org/
