One Montgomery Green

Earth&Mind Compost Cycle—How to Start Composting Today
2022-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Dear fellow students and residents of Montgomery County,

Join Earth&Mind on Wednesday, August 17 at 7 PM on Zoom
to discuss how expanding composting and compost use locally can address food waste disposal with our guest speaker, Director of Composting for Community Project from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), Brenda Platt!
Student participants will also be eligible for SSL hours. The project is a Montgomery County Girl Scout-led project and might be of particular interest to OMG’s network of MCPS students and others.
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What you will gain from this event…
1. Where your yard trimmings and food scraps go and the push to divert wasted food from disposal
2. The basics of how to compost, what the process entails and the benefits
3. How you can start composting or support local composting efforts
Join us on August 17!
Why attend on this date?
Early fall is a great time to start composting – learn how to compost before the winter season approaches!

Reduced Biodiversity and Its Impact on Our Food
2022-08-16 13:00 - 14:30 | MD
You are invited to Bethesda Green’s Upcoming Summer Speaker Series Sessions.

Reduced Biodiversity and Its Impact on Our Food
Tuesday, August 16th, 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET
Farms are ecosystems, and it all comes down to the soil. These delicate ecosystems have so far demonstrated some resilience against growing commercial agricultural pressures, but the impact of climate change, bringing its increasingly severe weather, is testing that resilience. During this session we’ll hear about why biodiversity is such an essential part of our food system, and discuss how all of us, not only the agricultural community policymakers, can work to preserve it.
REGISTER HERE!

Neighborhood Sun Sustainable Investing Webinar
2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | MD
We invite you to join us for our Sustainable Investing webinar being held next Thursday, August 11 at 6:00pm.
This presentation brings in sustainable investment guru, Jeremy Pearce of SharePower Responsible Investing Inc., who has over 16 years of financial experience.
With Jeremy’s help, we’ll tackle the various elements that make up ESG funds and Wefunder investments. This is your chance to see exactly what kind of a difference someone can make when they choose to vote with their wallet.
When: August 11, 2022 starting at 6:00pm
Where: Zoom Meeting Link, received via email after you RSVP
Other Details: A recording of the presentation will be provided for anyone who RSVPs for the event and is unable to attend.

The Economic Impact of Climate Change on Our Region's Food Supply
2022-08-11 14:00 - 15:30 | MD
You are invited to Bethesda Green’s Upcoming Summer Speaker Series Sessions.

The Economic Impact of Climate Change on Our Region’s Food Supply
Thursday, August 11th, 2:00pm – 3:30pm ET
As our region responds to the constantly changing environmental pressures caused by climate change and political-socio-economic pressures, scientists, farmers, and some policy makers are increasingly sounding the alarm about the need to protect our food supply. The potential disastrous impact of climate change on our food supply is worrisome, but some see an opportunity for innovation and economic growth. During this session, we’ll discuss the economic opportunities and challenges facing our region as climate change continues to strain our food supply.
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8th UMD Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium
2022-08-11 - 2022-08-13 | MD
8th UMD Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium
Join us at the 8th UMD EJ Symposium event this August 11-13, 2022!
The event will be online August 11-12 and in-person at UMD on August 13.

About this event
Click here to register for the online event from August 11-12.

Click here to register for the in-person event day on Saturday, August 13 at the University of Maryland.
The 8th UMD Symposium on Environmental Justice & Health Disparities (#UMDejsymposium2022) will convene community members, advocates, nonprofit organizers, policymakers, researchers, and students for an in-depth examination of ongoing environmental and climate justice issues affecting the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) region and beyond. The symposium will take place virtually on August 11th and 12th, 2022, and in-person on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at the University of Maryland Stamp Student Union.
Last year the Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health (CEEJH) presented an impactful symposium during the Pandemic with 40 dynamic sessions, more than 100 excellent speakers from around the county and the world. 1500 people registered including stakeholders from impacted communities worldwide, EJ groups, green groups, academia, government, policymakers, workers, and business/industry. This year, our Symposium’s theme is “Energy vs Power: Visions for the Future”, highlighting energy justice, climate change, power dynamics in environmental justice, and the use of technology in environmental justice work. Sessions with discussions on ongoing critical themes such as food sovereignty, healthcare access, community science, environmental justice mapping tools, climate justice, law, policy, and new, relevant topics in just and clean energy transitions will be “energetically” covered.
Find more information on CEEJH website: https://www.ceejh.center

Montgomery County Community Heat Mapping Thank You Event
2022-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Acorn Urban Park, 8060 Newell Street, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Heat Mapping On Sunday, August 7th Is A Go!
Montgomery County’s Urban Heat Mapping Campaign is taking place on Sunday, August 7th. On Campaign Day, “street scientist” volunteers will drive around the county to collect data to determine urban heat islands. We will have 4 meeting checkpoints that will be staffed from 6-7 AM; 2- 3 PM; and 7- 8 PM where community members are welcome to stop by to learn more about the program, heat health, and urban heat islands in Montgomery County. We will have handouts to bring home on county heat resilience programs, handheld sensors to take surface temperature readings, and organizers to learn more from you on how heat impacts your wellbeing and possible solutions you would like to see!
The following locations throughout the County will serve as central meeting points:

Falls Road Local Park, 12600 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Germantown Town Center Park, 19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Acorn Urban Park, 8060 Newell St. Silver Spring, MD 20910

Thank you volunteers!
This community heat mapping wouldn’t be possible without our county’s volunteer Street Scientists!
Join us at 2PM on campaign day at Acorn Urban Park for a thank you event featuring representatives from NOAA, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Montgomery County’s Heat Watch organizing team, including:

Volunteer “street scientists,” residents of Montgomery County
Ken Graham, Director of NOAA’s National Weather Service
Gretchen Goldman, Assistant Director for Environmental Science, Engineering, Policy, and Justice at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Adriana Hochberg, Acting Director of Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Climate Change Officer
Wendy Howard, Executive Director of One Montgomery Green

For more information: https://mygreenmontgomery.org/2022/participate-in-community-heat-mapping-this-summer/

Ask An EV Owner
2022-08-03 19:30 - 20:30 | MD
August 3, 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

ANS Naturalist Hour: The Summer Buzz: All About Bees and Wasps
2022-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
The Summer Buzz: All About Bees and Wasps
Thursday, July 28 at 7pm
We’ll explore the natural history of this ecologically and economically important group of insects. Learn how some insects take advantage of the fearsome reputation of bees and wasps by mimicking their appearance and behavior.

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Meet the Wheaton Mural Artist/Finalist
2022-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Wheaton Streatery, Price Ave & Elkin St, Wheaton, 20902, United States
The mural will be completed by September 9, 2022, and celebrated at the Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival on Sunday September 25, 2022.

The Wheaton Community is Invited to Meet the
Artist/Finalist Eric B. Ricks

THIS SUNDAY JULY 24th • 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Wheaton Streatery: Price Ave. & Elkin St., Wheaton, Maryland

… bring the kids for sidewalk chalk & bubbles!

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Latino Conservation Week Kick-Off Fiesta!
2022-07-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Drive, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Latino Conservation Week Kick-Off Fiesta!
POSTPONED TO Saturday, July 23, 2022, starting at 5pm.
Latino Conservation Week was started in 2014 by the Hispanic Access Foundation. The week is meant to highlight the Latino community’s strong conservation values and provide access and opportunity for different communities. This year, the 9th Annual Week is being celebrated from July 16 through 24 with a Kickoff Fiesta at Wheaton Regional Park on POSTPONED TO Saturday, July 23, 2022, starting at 5pm.
We are excited to premier several stories created by participants of the Spanish Cohort of the Climate Stories Ambassadors initiative during Kick Off Fiesta on Saturday, July 16! Hope you can join us!
Learn more about the kickoff event and many opportunities being offered by Montgomery Parks!

DC EcoWomen Soy Candle Making Workshop
2022-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Teaism Penn Quarter, 400 8th St NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
DC EcoWomen is partnering with Relume, a local company that aims to create a more sustainable world through quality, handcrafted home goods, textiles and accessories, to host a DIY Soy Candle Making Class.
Thursday, July 21 • 6 – 8 pm • Teaism in Penn Quarter
Pour your own soy candle with local candlemaker Lilly of Relume. You’ll select your favorite vintage vessel, create a custom scent blend, and top the wax with crushed flower petals and more! Relume will guide you in this unique DIY experience, sending you home with a one-of-a-kind candle (and after burning, the container is ready to re-use). Food and drink will be available for purchase at Teaism.
Event will be held on July 21 at Teaism in Penn Quarter from 6 to 8pm.
The event will cost $25; if you wish to attend but face financial hardship, please contact anaidu@dc.ecowomen.org if a fee waiver is needed.
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ANS Naturalist Hour: Cafecito con Abuela - redescubriendo nuestras raîces de conservación
2022-07-20 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
FREE FB EVENT:
Naturally Latinos Conference presents:
Cafecito con Abuela – redescubriendo nuestras raîces de conservación
(Coffee with Grandma: Rediscovering Our Conservation Roots)
Wednesday, July 20 at 7pm
Join us to rediscover love for our culture and more ecofriendly ways to live.

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Solar United Neighbors: Sesión informativa de energía solar
2022-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | MD
Sesión informativa de energía solar

Miércoles 18 de julio (versión en español)
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
seminario web

Aprenda sobre la energía solar y sus beneficios para su hogar o negocio pequeño. Lo guiaremos a través de la tecnología, economía, financiación y más.
También aprenderá sobre el grupo de compra colectiva solar que lanzamos. La membresía del grupo de compra colectiva es gratis y los miembros *no* están obligados a comprar paneles solares.
Los miembros del grupo obtienen:
• una revisión gratuita de su techo para ver si los paneles solares funcionarán para usted
• asistencia personalizada para todas sus preguntas sobre la energía solar
• una propuesta individualizada de energía solar a precio al por mayor
Infórmese sin compromiso y desde la comodidad de su hogar. ¡Esta será una presentación en vivo, así que traiga sus preguntas sobre la energía solar y las responderemos!
Después de registrarse, Solar United Neighbors puede comunicarse con usted por correo electrónico o por teléfono con actualizaciones de la campaña y otras ofertas de participación. Puedes acabar tu suscripción en cualquier momento.

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Solar United Neighbors is making solar more accessible to everyone. We’re excited to share that our team will be hosting a virtual Solar Energy Information Session conducted entirely en Español! ¡Una sesión informativa en español!
As part of our ongoing commitment to developing a more equitable and inclusive energy system, we’re working towards offering our solar resources and technical assistance in multiple languages. Removing language barriers helps more communities share the benefits of rooftop solar.
During the information session, attendees will learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. Our team of experts will take you through technology, economics, financing, and more – all in Spanish!

Spanish language solar energy information session

Wednesday, July 18
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual

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9th Annual Latino Conservation Week
2022-07-16 - 2022-07-24 | MD
Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of free special events and programs as part of the 9th Annual  Latino Conservation Week, July 16 – 24, 2022
Latino Conservation Week(opens in a new tab) (LCW) was created by the Hispanic Access Foundation(opens in a new tab) in 2014 to connect Latino communities across the country with opportunities to get involved in outdoor recreation, conservation education, and advocacy efforts.
The week aims to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.  As the largest minority group in America – one that is expected to grow to nearly one-third of the population by 2050 – the Latino community’s role as stewards is critical to the future success and preservation of our nation’s public lands.  This year, there are expected to be more than 160 events nationwide. We hope you can join us!
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La Semana de Conservación Latina (LCW, por sus siglas en inglés) fue creada por Hispanic Access Foundation(opens in a new tab)  en 2014 para conectar a las comunidades latinas de todo el país con oportunidades para involucrarse en la recreación al aire libre, la educación sobre la conservación y los esfuerzos de defensa.
La semana tiene como objetivo inspirar a la próxima generación de administradores ambientales. Como el grupo minoritario más grande de Estados Unidos, uno que se espera que crezca a casi un tercio de la población para 2050, el papel de la comunidad latina como administradores es fundamental para el éxito futuro y la preservación de las tierras públicas de nuestra nación. Este año, se espera que haya más de 160 eventos en todo el país. Esperamos que pueda unirse a nosotros!
*All events are free. Some require registration. / *Todos los eventos son gratuitos. Algunos requieren registro.
TO FIND OUT MORE
https://montgomeryparks.org/celebrate-latino-conservation-week-2022/

ANS Naturalist Hour: Summer's Bounty: Birds, Blooms, Beasts & Babies
2022-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
Summer’s Bounty:
Birds, Blooms, Beasts & Babies
Thursday, July 14 at 7pm
Join Barbara Saffir, Master Naturalist and Wildlife photographer to discover when and where you’ll find electric-blue birds atop crayon-yellow sunflowers; itsy-bitsy green treefrogs with racing stripes and sticky toes; and a sea of native lotus blossoms, worthy of Monet.

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ANS Naturalist Hour: The Biology of Sticky: The Study of Spider Silk
2022-07-13 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
The Biology of Sticky: The Study of Spider Silk
Wednesday, July 13 at 7pm
Have you ever wondered what makes spider silk so sticky and so durable? University of Maryland Biology Professor Mercedes Burns will introduce you to her ongoing research on sticky biomaterials by focusing on spider silk.

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Silver Spring Timebank Orientation for New Members
2022-07-13 17:30 - 18:30 | MD
Orientation for New Members
Our next virtual Orientation and Refresher session will be held on Wednesday, July 13 at 5:30pm. Please RSVP to receive the link to join the online session.
If you’ve applied to the Silver Spring Timebank, this is the best way to become an active member. Over the course of an hour, you’ll learn about timebanking, receive suggestions for successful exchanges, and get specific tips on how to use the hOurworld software for exchanges.
If you’ve been a member for awhile and would like a refresher on using the software, you are always welcome to attend as well.
To learn more about Silver Spring Timebank: https://www.sstimebank.org/

ANS Conservation & Environmental Advocacy 101
2022-07-13 13:00 - 15:30 | MD
Conservation & Environmental Advocacy 101
What’s your environmental issue?
Instructor: Eliza Cava, ANS Director of Conservation Virtual via Zoom
Wednesday, July 13
1:00 – 3:30 PM
Threats to a community park? Concern about a new development coming to your neighborhood? Fighting climate change at the local level?
Whatever your issue, this workshop will help you advocate more effectively! Learn you to communicate your WHY, and how to connect environmental solutions to human needs. Come and develop campaign skills that allow everyone to bring their strengths to the table.
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Glenmont Forest Community Block Party
2022-07-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Glenmont Forest Neighborhood Park, Randolph Rd & Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Glenmont Forest Community Block Party
Glenmont Forest Neighborhood Park
(next to Fire Station at Georgia Ave & Randolph Road)
11 am – 4 pm
For more info, contact glenmontforestnca@gmail.com
For more info, visit https://montgomerycomd.blogspot.com/2022/07/glenmont-forest-community-block-party.html

Ask An EV Owner
2022-07-06 19:30 - 20:30 | MD
July 6, 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

OMG 5th Anniversary Gala 2022
2022-06-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
To buy tickets and/or to co-sponsor: https://conta.cc/3PnMN1S
For Sponsorship Information:
Contact Wendy Howard at WendyH@OneMontgomeryGreen.org
Help us create a “greener” Montgomery County!

Solar United Neighbors MD Solar Action Team Meeting
2022-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | MD
MD Solar Action Team Meeting

June 22 @ 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.

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DC EcoWomen EcoHour Speaker Series: Ona Balkus
2022-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | MD
Join us virtually on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30pm for DC EcoWomen’s signature EcoHour for a conversation with Ona Balkus, Food Policy Director at the DC Office of Planning.
Ona Balkus was appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser in August 2018 as the DC Food Policy Director to promote food access and equity, sustainability, and the local food economy in the District. In this role, Ona advises the Mayor, District agencies, and DC Council on food policy and leads the DC Food Policy Council (FPC), a group of 13 Mayoral-appointed leaders in the District’s food system and representatives from 10 District agencies. Previously, Ona served as Legislative Counsel for the DC Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment. She holds a J.D. and Master of Public Health from Harvard University. Ona grew up in the DC area and currently lives with her family in Ward 5.
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Biodiversity, Conservation Science, and Climate Change - GCSE 2022 Annual Conference
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-24 | MD
Biodiversity, Conservation Science, and Climate Change – GCSE 2022 Annual Conference
June 21-24, 2022
The Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE) is holding a major sustainability event on June 21-24.
The theme of their 2022 Annual Conference is Biodiversity, Conservation Science, and Climate Change. This conference aims to identify successful and sustainable conservation strategies to accelerate the pursuit and implementation of science- and evidence-based solutions, to help preserve global biodiversity for current and future generations of our planet.
The GCSE is also making a point to address the inherently socio-political and economic aspects of conservation strategies, keeping in mind the importance of partnering with Indigenous peoples and local communities.
Featured speakers include top experts from the United Nations, international governments, think tanks, plus iconic environmental activists like Paul Ehrlich and Jane Goodall and more. The conference will honor the legacy of Thomas Lovejoy, who made long standing, seminal contributions to the study of biodiversity, conservation biology and climate change.
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Poor People's Low Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls
2022-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | MD
Poor People’s Low Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls
Saturday, June 18 @ 9 am
3rd & Pennsylvania Ave, NW

On Saturday, June 18, the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) is holding the Poor People’s Low Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls. We are writing to invite you to join us as we head to the Mall that day for this historic, critical March.
Why should a climate action activist head down to the Assembly and Moral March?
350MoCo is rallying at the March to support the PPC’s focus on acting against the interlocking injustices of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism and the war economy. We clearly see that poverty and inequality muffle the voices and suppress the votes of the marginalized in our country, allowing the economic system that drives climate devastation to continue and spread. Joining the March is a step in favor of climate justice, towards greater equality and towards restoring our democracy to full health.
We won’t be alone in joining the March. A wide array of organizations involved in climate and social justice – labor groups, the ACLU, Children’s Defense Fund and our own local CCAN – are sponsors. Let’s swell the numbers on this great event!
The March will start at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 18, at 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. 350MoCo will meet at 9:00 AM at the top of the Judiciary Square Metro stop, by the National Building Museum entrance. We’re encouraged to wear 350MoCo t-shirts to show the wide array of groups stepping out in support of the March. Just let me know if you need a t-shirt. Signs and banners are allowed, but no poles or sticks. More details are available on page 10 of the March Organizers’ Guide.
Please join us! Sign up here to let us know you’re interested. See you in DC on Saturday, June 18, 9:00 AM!

Capital Area Solar Maryland Co-op Info Session #3
2022-06-17 12:00 - 13:30 | MD
Maryland Co-op Info Session #3
June 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm EDT
This is the third of the five Info Sessions we will be hosting for folks in Maryland, and an opportunity to join and learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through technology, economics, financing, and more.

You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels.
Co-op members get:
• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you
• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar
• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate
Find out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we’ll answer them!
After signing up, Solar United Neighbors may contact you by email or phone with campaign updates and other offers of engagement. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Register at: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/maryland-co-op-info-session3/

DC EcoWomen : Black Lives Matter & The Climate, a "How to Save a Planet" podcast episode
2022-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
Join DC EcoWomen for a virtual meet-up on June 16, from 7:00 – 8:00pm ET, to discuss Black Lives Matter & The Climate, a “How to Save a Planet” podcast episode by scientist and policy nerd Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and journalist Alex Blumberg.
Before our talk, we encourage you to listen to the podcast episode here. This is an exciting opportunity to listen to the parallels between the BLM and the environmental justice movement as we approach the United States’ second year honoring the Juneteenth holiday nationwide. “How To Save a Planet” podcast asks the big questions: what we need to do to solve the climate crisis, and how we get it done.” We’re excited to discuss how this includes intersectional approaches that honor the lives of Black people, women, and children.
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Capital Area Solar Co-op Info Session: DC
2022-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | MD
Have you ever thought about adding solar panels to your home? Now’s your chance!
Thanks to all the support for our previous solar co-op, we’re thrilled to announce another opportunity to go solar with us:
The Capital Area Solar Co-op is officially open!
The solar co-op is here to make it easier for you and your neighbors in the DMV to go solar!
Join us at a free information session to learn more:

D.C. information session
Friday, June 10 • Noon ET • Virtual event
Each session will educate attendees about solar and the co-op process. They are broken down by location to provide area-specific information about solar.

Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2022 – Sea: The Future
2022-06-07 - 2022-06-09 | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2022 – Sea: The Future
HYBRID EVENT

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004

June 7, 2022 – June 8, 2022

HYBRID EVENT OVERVIEW

We are excited to announce that Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) will be a hybrid conference this year! This means you can attend and participate in-person in Washington, DC or from anywhere using our virtual platform. Through our platform, Swapcard, we are bringing the live conference experience to you! We will be streaming all LIVE in-person sessions and even have some virtual only sessions to keep the conversation going.

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In 1972, the United States enacted a wave of legislation—the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act and amendments to the Clean Water Act—to sustain our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes.
Today, 50 years later, we face new challenges. Climate change and biodiversity loss are fundamentally changing our ocean and Great Lakes. Coastal development increases pressures on ecosystems and communities. Multiple demands on resources and space lead to challenging policy and regulatory questions regarding how to best manage uses and sustain livelihoods. At the same time, coastal communities face a multitude of other issues, including migration and displacement, loss of culture, and ensuring equitable access to nature and resources.
These challenges all share a common solution: people.
The decisions that we make today will have long-term impacts on the health of our blue planet. Join us for Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) from June 7 – 9, 2022, to celebrate the 50 years of progress achieved and to set a course for the new policies and actions necessary to transform our future.

Two programming notes:

CHOW 2021 focused on building a more racially just movement for our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. At that conference, we committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging an inherent part of CHOW and our work. CHOW 2022 will bring diverse perspectives and address how to make conservation, science, and policy efforts more inclusive and equitable.
Climate change impacts our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes and the communities that rely on them. It affects every topic we will discuss at CHOW 2022.

Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), convened by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, is a multi-day conference that convenes policymakers, scientists, managers, business leaders, conservationists, educators, students, and members of the public to engage in dialogue and debate on significant issues that impact our ocean and Great Lakes and to propose innovative policies and partnerships to address these issues
CHOW 2022 is open to the public and free to attendees. The Foundation relies on the generous support of sponsors to host CHOW.

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Webinar: Electrify everything in your home
2022-06-06 19:30 - 20:30 | MD
Have you installed solar and want to take the next step?
Then join us and Rewiring America on June 6.
Webinar: Electrify everything in your home

Monday, June 6 • 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET

Click here to RSVP

When your stove, your water heater, and your heating and cooling run on electricity, that’s electrification. It’s the perfect pair with home solar panels.
Electrifying your home:

Saves you money,
Let’s you take control of your energy use, and
Promotes true energy independence

Joel Rosenberg from the Special Projects team at Rewiring America will join us to discuss the steps you can take to electrify everything in your home.
We hope you’ll join us to learn more!
