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Sierra Club Maryland Annual Lobby Night
2023-02-13 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on Monday, February 6 at 7:30 PM to kick off our 2023 lobbying efforts. We will review our 2023 priority bills and legislative agenda. Then, join us on Monday, February 13 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm for our Annual Lobby Night, during which you will have an opportunity to meet virtually with your district’s state legislators. Register for lobby night by Sunday, February 5th at noon!
REGISTER HERE

Stop Losing Money on your Utility Bill
2023-02-13 13:00 - 14:00
Stop Losing Money on your Utility Bill (ZOOM)

Monday, February 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Instructor: Larissa Johnson, Residential Energy Program Manager, Montgomery County
Term: 2023-1
Location: Online Class

What’s the cheapest form of energy? It’s the energy we don’t use! During this presentation, we’ll discuss the two main ways to keep money in your pocket. We’ll cover the difference between conservation and efficiency and the benefits of using less energy, plus some of the most efficient ways to do it. You’ll leave this presentation with helpful tips and advice to keep you from wasting your money and a deep dive into your electricity bill.
Register here: https://washington-metro.oasiseverywhere.org/product/stop-losing-money-on-your-utility-bill/

Sierra Club Maryland Legislative Agenda
2023-02-06 19:30 - 20:30

REAP Solar Grants & Your Rural Business
2023-02-02 20:00 - 21:00
REAP Solar Grants & Your Rural Business
Thursday, Feb 2, 2023 • 08:00 PM
Join us to learn more about the Rural Energy for America (REAP) program. We’ll explore our new guide, Your Rural Business Can Go Solar: A Guide to Applying for a Rural Energy for America Program Grant.
REAP grants have helped thousands of rural business owners go solar, reduce costs, and improve their energy security. Now is a great time to apply for a grant.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in August 2022. It includes a big funding boost for REAP. More REAP funding to go around means that your rural businesses could be next to win a REAP solar grant.
This webinar will show you how.
FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER

DC EcoWomen Book Discussion: Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World
2023-02-01 19:30 - 21:00
Join DC EcoWomen in a discussion of Katherine Hayhoe’s “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World”
This book is a follow-up to her 2018 Ted Talk ‘The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it’, and her goal in writing the book is “to show you how to have conversations that will help you to reconnect with friends and family in real life, building genuine relationships and communities rather than tribes and bubbles.”
There will be an in-person discussion on Saturday, January 28 from 12-2pm in the Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery and a virtual discussion on Wednesday, February 1 from 7:30-9pm. Join us for one or both conversations. There is one registration link and those who register will be asked, in the weeks prior to the events, to indicate whether they will attend in person or virtually.
DC EcoWomen events are open to women and those who identify as women, including members of the LGBTQ community and gender-fluid individuals.
Extra seats have been added.
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No Panels? No Problem. Community Solar Benefits All Marylanders
2023-02-01 18:00 - 19:00
https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/no-panels-no-problem-community-solar-shares-the-benefits-of-solar-with-more-marylanders/

SAPPlings Workshop – Green Advocacy 101
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wfo1QxwrQAyMlYtMP17cQA

Conservation Cafe: Eroding History - How We Talk about Environmental Justice
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:30
Eroding History – How We Talk about Environmental Justice
Thursday, January 19, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, virtual
Every community deserves clean air and water and an opportunity to tell their own stories. The Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative seeks to create an engaged and informed community around environmental inequities. And to address them to build a more equitable future.
Register for the Conservation Cafe

Nature Forward: Conservation & Environmental Advocacy 101
2023-01-18 13:00 - 15:30
Your Voice Matters. Use it for meaningful and impactful conservation action.
Join Eliza Cava on Wednesday, 1/18 to learn how to move from upset to action on environmental issues. If you want to effectively advocate for a conservation issue but don’t know where to start, we can help!
In addition to conducting workshops and training at our headquarters at Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, MD, we partner with other groups including churches, synagogues, or mosque groups, community groups, watershed organizations, and others to host training throughout the D.C. metro region. If you’d like to schedule a workshop with your group, please contact us.
REGISTER HERE

EVENT FULL: OMG MLK Day of Service Park & Stream Cleanup
2023-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
EVENT FULL! For more opportunities to serve on MLK day of service. Please visit
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter/volunteers/MLK.html
TO REGISTER: https://conta.cc/3i4WrLb

MLK Community Cleanup – Long Branch
2023-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
MLK Community Cleanup – Día de limpieza

Saturday, January 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Montgomery Parks, Long Branch Community Center, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, and Community CHEER on this cleanup event being hosted during MLK Week of Service 2023! Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10am to 12pm.
Rain or shine. Please follow MCPS guidelines if inclement weather.

MLK Community Cleanup – Día de limpieza

Questions about the cleanup/Preguntas sobre el día de limpieza: 202-772-0113
¡Acompañe a Montgomery Parks, Long Branch Community Center, al Departamento de Protección Ambiental del condado de Montgomery y CHEER en este día de limpieza de la comunidad que se realizará durante la Semana de Servicio MLK 2023! Sábado 14 de enero de 2023, de 10am hasta las 12pm.
Por favor, siga las pautas de MCPS si es un clima inclemente.

Plastics' Impact on Human Health: A Free Beyond Plastics Webinar
2023-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
Plastics’ Impact on Human Health: A Free Beyond Plastics Webinar
Thursday, January 12, 2023 • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

Plastic is a paradox. It is at once the signature material of our age and also one of the greatest environmental and health threats we now face. Its production drives climate change, releasing massive quantities of greenhouse gasses, and during its use and degradation it releases an uninterrupted flow of chemicals and microplastics. Plastics and their additives have been found in every corner of the ecosystem, including human blood, lungs, and all three sides of the placenta. But what is it doing there? It may be too soon to know precisely, but by looking at animal models and the known toxic effects of plasticizing chemicals, researchers can tell us a lot.
Join Beyond Plastics at 7:00 pm ET US on Thursday, January 12 when pediatrician and toxicologist, Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, will summarize what we know, what we don’t know, and what researchers strongly suspect about the impact of plastics on human health and future generations.
Register now for this webinar on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET US.

Rock Creek Conservancy Stream Team Leader Training
2023-01-11 18:00 - 20:30
Stream Team Leader Training (VIRTUAL)
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual training for our Stream Team Leader program. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and stormwater engagement events, increasing stewardship actions within their communities and throughout Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, MD. The training will take place on zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants on the day of the training.
To register: https://secure.everyaction.com/TfUuMNQU8UuRL0jM4fdg5w2

Silver Spring Timebank Virtual Social: Creating a Vision for the New Year
2023-01-08 15:00 - 17:00
Please join us for our next Virtual Social
Sunday, January 8, 2023
3:00 – 5:00pm
Creating a Vision for the New Year
Host Madeline Caliendo will lead a discussion on how to get clarity and set our intentions so that what we envision for the upcoming year is what we can make happen. She will offer some writing exercises to help us engage with our creativity and inner wisdom in order to hone and craft our unique vision. Click HERE to learn more and to RSVP.

Maryland Solar Action Team Meeting
2022-12-28 18:00 - 19:00
Maryland Solar Action Team Meeting

Wednesday, December 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

Join fellow solar supporters throughout the state! We gather every other month to discuss solar in Maryland and how we can take action to support pro-solar initiatives.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our MD team with questions at mdteam@solarunitedneighbors.org.
To register: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/md-solar-action-team-meeting-3/

SAPPlings Forum – Greening Our Schools Starts with Our Students
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:00
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtduCvrzwiGdEDITm2egJL_xybO3-fe58A

Stop the Flow of Money. Stop the Flow of Fossil Fuels.
2022-12-14 20:00 - 21:00
Join Stop the Money Pipeline and our partners on December 14th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET on Zoom to hear about our analysis of what’s next for the climate movement, and how you can take part in stopping the flow of Wall Street money to oil, gas, coal, and deforestation.

The actions this fall have been creative, including art, music, and costumes. In Albany, New York, the red rebel brigade joined a protest outside of TD Bank. In Brooklyn, activists dressed up as Mr. Moneybags and brought bagpipes to branch locations of Citi, Chase, and Bank of America. In Sacramento, Denver, and New Orleans, activists staged Halloween actions, dressing up as endangered species or zombie bankers. Leaders from different faith communities protested multiple times outside of BlackRock’s corporate headquarters in New York City – at one protest, 27 faith leaders were arrested.
RSVP to join us on December 14th to learn more about what’s next and how we will keep up the momentum well into next year to stop fossil fuels.

DC EcoWomen Nature Hike: Rock Creek Park
2022-12-10 10:00 - 13:00
Join DC EcoWomen on Saturday, December 10 at 10am for a 6-mile, moderately challenging hike in Rock Creek Park.
We’ll start on the Reservation 630 trail and then closely follow the Southern Circuit Hike found here: https://www.explorenaturalcommunities.org/parks-places/rock-creek-park/about-maps-and-trails/featured-hikes.
Please note that this is a moderately challenging hike that will include walking trails and steep/sloped terrain. Please bring water and snacks and dress appropriately for the weather (layering is encouraged) and terrain (hiking boots are recommended).
This event is open to all who identify as women, including members of the LGBTQ community and gender-fluid individuals.
Register Here>>>

Smart Thermostats
2022-12-09 12:00 - 13:00
Smart Thermostats

December 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
FREE

Interested in lowering your heating and cooling bills? Programmable and smart thermostats could be the answer! Learn about the benefits of installing a programmable or smart thermostat as well as incentives like rebates through the Empower Maryland program. Additionally, you’ll learn how smart thermostats can be integrated into your smart home and controlled through apps and smart home hubs like Alexa Google Home.
Click or tap to join this class by Zoom:
https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/86945783954

Ask An EV Owner
2022-12-07 19:30 - 20:30
December 7, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join EVADC for our on-line Ask An EV Owner event. Are you shopping for an EV? Do you have questions about your new EV? Or are you just curious about EVs? If you can answer yes to any of these questions then this event is for you.
Register here: https://evadc.wildapricot.org/Ask

Community Solar in Maryland – How Does it Work?
2022-12-07 18:30 - 19:30
Community Solar in Maryland – How Does it Work?

December 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Maryland has a robust Community Solar program, but what does that mean and how does it work? Join representatives from Ampion Renewable Energy to learn everything you need to know about Community Solar.
Register here: https://ampion-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwof-ivqzgrG9we6epaFmdQ-gA-njDRdLY3

Tackling Fossilflation: A Toolkit or Price Stability and a Just Transition
2022-12-06 19:00 - 20:30
Our friends at Positive Money US are excited to announce the launch of their first report “Tackling Fossilflation: A Toolkit for Price Stability and a Just Transition” at a virtual event on December 6th. The report gives new solutions to tackling inflation that put the needs of workers and families first, and help us achieve a just and green transition.
Join Positive Money for a rich discussion and audience Q&A with an incredible line-up of speakers. Register here to get the Zoom link, and you can submit a question for the panel, too.

Many of us have been hit by rising prices over the last year. Black and brown communities, and low-income families are hurting the most. The Fed and the government say the best way to get prices under control is to raise interest rates. But this hurts working communities even more.
Join Positive Money US for an exciting panel discussion and audience Q&A with an incredible line-up of speakers.

Accelerating Climate Action through the Circular Economy
2022-12-05 12:00 - 13:30
Accelerating Climate Action through the Circular Economy
Monday, December 5, 2022 9:00 – 10:30 am PT / 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET
Action on climate change and the circular economy work to achieve similar objectives: healthy environments, thriving citizens, and resilient communities. As local governments accelerate action on climate and circularity, they are considering how these efforts can be better integrated for greater impact. At this webinar, leading practitioners will share examples of how the circular economy can help deepen and accelerate progress on climate change, and highlight key pathways forward. (This event is being conducted by The Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) working to build circular economy knowledge and capacity in the Canadian local government sector. You can learn more here about the CCRI.
Speakers:

Wayne Hubbard, ReLondon
Meg O’Shea, Vancouver Economic Commission & Conor Reynolds, Division Manager, Air Quality and Climate Change Policy, Metro Vancouver
Jack Macy, Zero Waste Program Manager, San Francisco Environment Department
Maja Johannessen, Manager, Nordic Sustainability

Moderators:

Lindsay Telfer, Manager, Capacity Development, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Barb Swartzentruber, Outgoing Executive Director, Smart Cities Office, Guelph-Wellington

This webinar will be delivered in English with a French simultaneous interpretation.
Register Here

Race, History and Rock Creek: The History and Future of the Carter Barron Amphitheater
2022-11-30 17:30 - 19:00
Race, History and Rock Creek:
The History and Future of the Carter Barron Amphitheater

Wednesday, November 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm ET (VIRTUAL)
A panel discussion will explore the history and significance of the Carter Barron Amphitheater. National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)’s Alan Spears, and community leader Donna Potts will discuss their perspectives. Tony Richardson, leader of the Carter Barron Alliance at the Conservancy, will moderate, and National Park Service (NPS) staff will share their vision for the future of the amphitheater.
Register Here

Bethesda Green Innovation Lab Open House
2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:00
Are you an entrepreneur working on climate solutions? The Bethesda Green Innovation Lab wants to hear from you! Join us for an upcoming virtual open house to learn more about our expansive suite of programs to support entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions to elevate sustainability and promote environmental and social impact throughout the economy. We’ll also go over how to apply for our 2023 Accelerator Cohort!
Wednesday, November 30th from 12pm to 1pm EST.
Register Here

Zero Waste: Building a Better Community -- Beyond Recycling: Reduce, Reuse, Repair
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:30
Zero Waste: Building a Better Community —
Beyond Recycling: Reduce, Reuse, Repair
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT via Zoom
New businesses and community services can help citizens reach the goal of a Zero Waste community. Hear from a panel of entrepreneurs who are setting great examples in reducing waste by supporting reuse and repair.
Speakers

Theresa Esterlund, Upcycle Creative Reuse Center – Collecting cast-offs from our community to create new products
Chiara D’Amore, The Repair Café at Freetown Farms, MD – Giving new life to broken items
Justin Marino, Mason & Greens – A place to find products packaged in old ways to move beyond the throwaway culture

Moderator

Joan McIntyre, Chair, Arlington Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission

Sponsors
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Arlington Hub, EcoAction Arlington, Sierra Club Potomac River Branch, Leaders in Energy, Alliance for Regional Cooperation

Register Here

Maryland Solar Action Team Meeting
2022-11-23 18:00 - 19:00
Maryland Solar Action Team Meeting

Wednesday, November 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

Join fellow solar supporters throughout the state! We gather every other month to discuss solar in Maryland and how we can take action to support pro-solar initiatives.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our MD team with questions at mdteam@solarunitedneighbors.org.
To register: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/md-solar-action-team-meeting-3/

Learn to Ride: Adult Bike Class @ GEICO, Chevy Chase
2022-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | GEICO, 5260 Western Avenue (parking lot), Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, United States
For more information, visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-DIR/commuter/bikewalk/index.html

SAPPlings Public Webinar – Melting Glaciers, Rising Seas
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:00
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Richard Alley (PhD 1987 Wisconsin; Evan Pugh University Professor, Geosciences, Penn State) studies the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets to help predict future climate and sea-level changes. He has been honored for research, teaching, and service. He participated in the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (co-recipient, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize), and provided requested advice to high government officials from both major political parties. He has authored or coauthored over 300 refereed scientific papers. His was presenter for the PBS TV miniseries Earth: The Operators’ Manual, based on his book. His popular account of climate change and ice cores, The Two-Mile Time Machine, was Phi Beta Kappa’s science book of the year. He is happily married with two grown daughters, a bicycle, and a pair of soccer cleats.
Jeremy Cox is a reporter with the Chesapeake Bay Journal, a nonprofit news organization that covers the environment in the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake watershed. He also hosts the Journal’s official podcast, Chesapeake Uncharted. The first season focused entirely on climate change. Jeremy lives near Salisbury, Maryland, and enjoys kayaking, bird-watching and running.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l_Wr-PKqS5y6h_ZXDRItwg

Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone (WSIZ) Mixer
2022-11-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Worksource Montgomery, 11510 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
For more information and to register: https://conta.cc/3DJdjiz
