One Montgomery Green

Books and Bulbs Swap for LED Bulbs @ Marilyn J. Praisner Library, Burtonsville
2018-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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/

Behavior, Energy & Climate Change Conference
2018-10-07 - 2018-10-10 | Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, MD, 20001, United States
Behavior, Energy & Climate Change Conference (BECC)
October 7-10, 2018 • Building Bridges • Washington, DC
The Behavior, Energy & Climate Change Conference (BECC) is the premier international conference focused on understanding human behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Currently in its 12th year, BECC is associated with a growing set of allied conferences in Europe and Asia.
BECC draws a broad mix of attendees:

Researchers (e.g., economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, management, law, humanities, and interdisciplinary)
Decision makers (e.g., from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as legislators, and regulators)
Practitioners (e.g., utilities, planners, consultants, manufacturers, designers, architects, entrepreneurs, marketers, and purchasers)
Influencers (e.g., community organizers, nonprofit leaders, media, religion, and entertainment professionals)

Behavioral research insights can help:

Find real energy savings that will benefit the economy, security, and the environment
Accelerate climate-friendly innovation via appealing, user-focused design, effective management, and fast social diffusion
Increase the benefits and decrease the costs of energy-oriented policies and programs
Improve the analytic models that guide our vision for the future

Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
Washington, DC

MoCo Agricultural History Farm Park's Harvest Festival 2018
2018-10-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD, 20855, United States
MoCo Agricultural History Farm Park’s Harvest Festival 2018
Sat. October 6th, 2018 • 11:00am to 4:00pm
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855

Come to the Agricultural History Farm Park to learn how Montgomery County’s farms and communities worked together to support the war effort during World War I at this year’s Harvest Festival. Interact with living historians in historic costumes; participate in hands-on farm skills activities such as tin-smithing, making apple butter; paint pumpkins and build scarecrows; enjoy traditional music and dancing; experience farm equipment exhibitions and demonstrations; meet heritage farm animals; and partake of food, crafters, hayrides, and tours of the historic Magruder-Bussard Farmstead.

Enjoy some down-home fun on the farm with old-time crafts, activities, music, and food. Montgomery Parks’ Agricultural History Farm Park is situated on 455 acres of land and serves as a historic farm site as well as a modern farming activity center.
Activities Include:

Hayrides
Live farm animals
Scarecrow making
Corn maze
Farmhouse tours
Antique farm equipment
Working farm animal demonstrations
Archaeology dig
Garden tours

Admission is $15/car (additional fees for some activities)
Cash Only
No pets please (service animals welcome)
*Additional fees for select activities*

For mor information: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/events/2018-harvest-festival/

Solar 101 Workshop – Learn the Truth About Home Solar
2018-10-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Solar Energy World Headquarters, 5681 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
Attend our Solar 101 Workshop – Learn the Truth About Home Solar
Saturday, October 6, 2018 • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Solar Energy World Headquarters
5681 Main Street, Elkridge MD 21075

(Near BWI Airport, 20 minutes from Baltimore 40-45 minutes from DC)
FREE WITH REGISTRATION BY 10/1/18* IN HONOR OF THE NATIONAL SOLAR TOUR
*RESERVE YOUR SPACE! SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER.*
Our Free Solar Workshop is ideal homeowners who want to know if going solar is right for them. Free Solar Workshop includes:

Roof Tour of Solar Energy World’s Solar Electric System (We are the only solar company in the region that runs its facility on solar)
Coffee, Pastries and Fruit
Presentation by solar experts with plenty of time to ask questions
Information Packet
Special exclusive offer for workshop attendees
Free “I Believe Tomorrow Matters” T-shirt** and other gifts

Free Solar Workshop will cover the following:

Information on the state of the solar industry, green jobs and environmental benefits
Maryland, New Jersey, Southern Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.’s progress in Solar adoption
Solar System costs, financial incentives and typical return on investment
How solar leases and PPAs work
Solar panel categories and grades
The basics about tax credits, earning “SREC’s” and other available government incentives
Information on the latest solar technologies
How solar power works in the Maryland, New Jersey, Southern Pennsylvania and Washington D.C climate
How to choose a solar system design and installation company that’s right for you

“Before I heard about Solar Energy World’s Solar 101 workshop, my wife and I met with two different solar panel installation companies. I have to say that we learned twice as much in Solar Energy World’s workshop than we did from either of those meetings and had fun at the same time. Solar Energy World’s experts are not only knowledgeable but show a high level of integrity that really impressed me and my wife.”– Doug Bender, Homeowner from Pasadena Maryland
*IMPORTANT! DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, COST IS $20 PER PERSON WITHOUT REGISTRATION. To be admitted for Free, Registration is Required by October 1, 2018 for ALL Guests. (ADULTS ONLY) **T-shirt gift for attendees – one per person while supplies last.

TO REGISTER: https://www.solarenergyworld.com/solar-energy-world-events/solar-workshop/

28th Annual Metropolitan Washington Solar & Green Home Tour
2018-10-06 - 2018-10-07
28th Annual Metropolitan Washington Solar & Green Home Tour
Sat. & Sun., October 6th & 7th, 2018
(As always, the first weekend in October.)
For more information, visit www.solartour.org.
http://www.mases.org/SolarTour

Books and Bulbs Swap for LED Bulbs @ Twinbrook Library
2018-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Join us for Books and Bulbs at your local library

Twinbrook Library: Tuesday, October 2 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 Events

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

OMG & Friends of Sligo Creek Sweep the Creek Cleanup @ Kemp Mill
2018-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Sligo Creek Park @ Kemp Mill Shopping Center, Arcola Ave. & Lamberton Dr., Silver Spring, MD, 20902, United States
Join OMG as we sweep the creek with the Friends of Sligo Creek for their Fall Sweep the Creek to be held on Sunday, September 30 from 1-3 pm.
Section 9: Upstream from University Sunday, September 30, from 1-3pm: Kemp Mill Shopping Center at the intersection of Arcola Ave. and Lamberton Dr. Meet between Shalom Kosher Mart and the foot path.
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We welcome individuals, groups, families, and students—students can receive service-learning credit for their work (we provide the forms and signatures). We provide gloves, bags, water, and guidance on what help is most needed in each section (some sections may also request help with removing invasive plants). All you need to bring is your community spirit—and a willingness to get a little wet and dirty!
If you will be bringing a group or have questions, it is best to contact the Sweep Coordinator ahead of time. Please sign up at https://fallsweepthecreek18.eventbrite.com (not necessary, but helpful).
We look forward to sharing the honor of stewardship with you during the Fall Sweep the Creek, and thank you in advance for your partnership in this wonderful event.
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Can’t join us on Sunday? Check out the other times and sites. Fall Sweep the Creek cleanups to be held on Saturday, September 29 from 9-11 am and Sunday, September 30 from 1-3 pm. To view the meeting sites for each participating section: http://fosc.org/SweepTheCreek.htm

OMG Green Drinks Happy Hour @ Los Chorros
2018-09-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Los Chorros Restaurant, 2420 Blueridge Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
OMG Green Drinks Happy Hour

Thursday, September 27 • 5:30 – 8 pm
Join other members of the community who want to thrive in environmentally sustainable communities.
Los Chorros Restaurant
2420 Blueridge Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902

Drink Specials — Appetizers
IT’S ALL ABOUT SOLAR! Join OMG for a Green Drinks program where you can ask all the questions you have about moving to solar energy. We will have a short program by Neighborhood Sun, Solar United Neighbors, and others about your options for buying and installing solar on your roof, leasing solar panels, joining a solar coop to purchase solar, and/or buying solar energy produced remotely for those who don’t have good sun exposure on their roof or have other challenges to going solar. Learn more about the many options and opportunities to move to cleaner energy!

RSVP to https://omggreendrinkssept18.eventbrite.com
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/257081378259368

Please let us know you are coming! See you there!
Suggested Donation to One Montgomery Green of $10

USGBC-NCR - Montgomery College Germantown Campus Bioscience Education Center Tour
2018-09-27 15:00 - 17:00
USGBC-NCR – Montgomery College Germantown Campus Bioscience Education Center Tour
Montgomery College, Germantown Campus Bioscience Education Center
4067, 20200 Observation Dr, Germantown, MD 20876
Thu, September 27, 2018 • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Bioscience Education Center is a 145,000 GSF, LEED Gold teaching facility, located on the Montgomery College Germantown Campus. Occupied in the Fall Semester 2014 the building contains offices, classrooms, laboratories, computer labs, a conference center and a high performance central heating and cooling plant.
Join USGBC-NCR’s Montgomery County Committee for a presenation that will discuss the planning, design and construction of this facility, providing insight into unique sustainability features such as the College’s amplified commissioning requirements, photovoltaics, and a central chilled and hot water plant with ice thermal storage, ammonia refrigeration, and a frictionless chiller. The presentation will discuss the extensive site development, which included infrastructure for the new Holy Cross Hospital, re-alignment and installation of major roadway systems, realignment of major WSSC water distribution infrastructure, forest conservation and tree stand delineation, and storm water management studies. A walking tour of the facility will included the central plant, typical lab and classroom layouts, and rooftop mechanical penthouse with extensive views of the surrounding area.
All areas are accessible but closed toe, flat heal shoes are required in mechanical spaces and on the roof.
For more information and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usgbc-ncr-montgomery-college-germantown-campus-bioscience-education-center-presentation-tour-tickets-49914638026

Multi-Chamber Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Workshop and Breakfast
2018-09-27 07:30 - 09:30 | Manor Country Club, 14901 Carrolton Road, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Multi-Chamber Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Workshop and Breakfast
Thursday, September 27th, 7:30 to 9:30 am
Manor Country Club, 14901 Carrolton Road, Rockville
The free event will have representatives from Pepco’s Energy Savings for Businesses program, the Montgomery County Green Bank’s Commercial Loan for Energy Efficiency and Renewables (CLEER), the county’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing program, and the county’s Green Business Certification Program, as well as representatives from the business community who have benefitted from these programs. Click here to learn more and register.

Aiming for Zero Waste Open House White Oak
2018-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 | White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
Take the “Aiming for Zero Waste” survey and attend a local event

Montgomery County is a leader in solid waste management in the nation. While the County has achieved an overall recycling rate of 55 percent and a waste diversion rate of 60 percent (residential and business), we are always looking for ways to increase our recycling achievements. We are looking for your input on how to do that as part of our “Aiming for Zero Waste” plan. This plan will serve as the blueprint for the sustainable management of waste, including collection, processing and disposal of waste in the County.
Have your say in the future of waste management in Montgomery County and help us on our path forward to zero waste.
Complete Our Aiming for Zero Waste Survey
Attend an Open House
The County’s Department of Environmental Protection is hosting an open house to seek feedback on our future waste management system, as part of our “Aiming for Zero Waste” plan. This plan will provide the blueprint for the sustainable management of waste, including collection, processing and disposal of waste in the County. Project team members will be available during the open house to answer questions. Drop in any time to learn about the options being considered and provide your feedback at either one of the following locations. The same information will be shared at each meeting.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
White Oak Community Recreation Center
Social Hall
1700 April Ln.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
The meeting location is ADA accessible. Persons in need of a sign language interpreter, Spanish or other language interpreter, an assistive listening device, large print or Braille material, or other accommodation to participate should contact the County’s ADA Compliance Manager who can be reached at 240-777-6197 (TTY 240-777-6196) or at adacompliance@montgomerycountymd.gov.
More project information can be found at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/SWS/master-plan.html.

KIDfest in Silver Spring
2018-09-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
KIDfest
The DC Region’s largest annual family festival celebrating creativity and innovation.

Gadgets, games, robots, and so much to do and see –Montgomery County is hosting KIDfest on Sunday, September 23rd at Veteran’s Plaza and the Silver Spring Civic Building in Silver Spring, from 12:00-5:00p.m. The festival features free family activities and innovative projects.
Hands-on activities like driving robots through mazes, 3D printing, wind chime making, and so much more! Festival attendees can meet an advanced robotic seal that responds to voice and touch, use wildflowers to create paints, explore an on-site inflatable planetarium, build electronic circuits, modify codes, and play handcrafted musical instruments.
At the KID Museum area, visitors are invited to interact with a giant automaton, try out kid-created pinball, take part in a community loom, connect pipes for a super-sized ball run, and play with a robotic balloon pop (aka “bot pop”). KID Museum educators and KID’s high school Coding Corps members will provide free coding jams at the event, as well as other coding and robotics opportunities. In addition, visitors can try their hand at projects from KID Museum’s woodworking, textiles, and electronics studios.
The event is free and open to all. The Faire will feature two performance stages as well as interactive activities for children and adults of all ages. For more information visit kidfest.org.

https://kid-museum.org/kidfest/

Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival
2018-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Wheaton Veterans Park, 11200 Amherst Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival
Sunday, September 23, 2018 • 10AM – 5PM
One Montgomery Green will co-sponsor • Visit our table at the event!
Now is the time to join the MARCH FOR ART and CELEBRATION OF OUR CULTURES.
Join Strathmore, Olney Theatre Center and others on the Showcase and Community Stages!
– The Wheaton Arts Parade invites artists and residents of all ages, especially those in Wheaton and Montgomery County, to make art and join the parade. There will be floats but no cars, just people pushing, pulling, carrying, wearing and performing their art.
– Whether or not you join the parade, come and watch them strut their stuff and enjoy the Arts Festival. More than 40 local artists will have their work on display and for sale. There will be two stages of live performances, children’s art activities and a Food Court featuring some of Wheaton’s favorite restaurants.
Watch a video of the 2017 parade
To learn more about the Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival, contact Dan Thompson.
For more information, visit: https://www.wheatonartsparade.com/

2018 Maryland Solar Congress
2018-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD, 21250, United States
2018 Maryland Solar Congress
Join us for the 3rd Annual Maryland Solar Congress!
Sunday September 23, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250
The Maryland Solar Congress is a free public conference that brings together solar supporters from across the state to learn and discuss the current solar landscape and future for solar energy in the Maryland. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get involved with helping to grow solar in Maryland. Topics will include: solar 101 information session, solar + battery storage in the residential setting, community solar, emerging Maryland solar policy initiatives, ways to get involved, and much more! The event will conclude with a participatory open forum discussion for all attendees to discuss priorities and opportunities that solar supporters in Maryland should focus on in the coming year.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees!
This event is FREE and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend! Whether you are a solar homeowner, completely new to solar, or somewhere in between – this event is for you!
For more details, visit: www.solarunitedneighbors.org/MarylandSolarCongress

Car Free Days
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-22
Car Free Days
Friday, September 21 – Saturday, September 22
Commuter Connections hosts Car Free Day in the Washington, DC region to bring awareness to the benefits of travel options such as transit, bicycling and walking; and also telework for people who can work from home. Carpooling and vanpooling count too, we call that “car-lite” since they are both lighter on the wallet and the environment than driving alone in a car. Pledge to go car free.

Aiming for Zero Waste Open House Gaithersburg
2018-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Gaithersburg Regional Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, United States
Take the “Aiming for Zero Waste” survey and attend a local event

Montgomery County is a leader in solid waste management in the nation. While the County has achieved an overall recycling rate of 55 percent and a waste diversion rate of 60 percent (residential and business), we are always looking for ways to increase our recycling achievements. We are looking for your input on how to do that as part of our “Aiming for Zero Waste” plan. This plan will serve as the blueprint for the sustainable management of waste, including collection, processing and disposal of waste in the County.
Have your say in the future of waste management in Montgomery County and help us on our path forward to zero waste.
Complete Our Aiming for Zero Waste Survey
Attend an Open House
The County’s Department of Environmental Protection is hosting an open house to seek feedback on our future waste management system, as part of our “Aiming for Zero Waste” plan. This plan will provide the blueprint for the sustainable management of waste, including collection, processing and disposal of waste in the County. Project team members will be available during the open house to answer questions. Drop in any time to learn about the options being considered and provide your feedback at either one of the following locations. The same information will be shared at each meeting.
Date: Thursday September 20, 2018
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Place: Gaithersburg Regional Library
18330 Montgomery Village Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD, US 20879
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
White Oak Community Recreation Center
Social Hall
1700 April Ln.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
The meeting location is ADA accessible. Persons in need of a sign language interpreter, Spanish or other language interpreter, an assistive listening device, large print or Braille material, or other accommodation to participate should contact the County’s ADA Compliance Manager who can be reached at 240-777-6197 (TTY 240-777-6196) or at adacompliance@montgomerycountymd.gov.
More project information can be found at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/SWS/master-plan.html.

Eco Fall Fashion Show @ Urban Thrift
2018-09-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Urban Thrift, 10730 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895, United States
Eco Fall Fashion Show
Urban Thrift, 10730 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
Thursday, September 20, 2018
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Come and learn about easy sustainable and ethical fashion choices that you can make that won’t break your budget!
Join beauty consultant Britt Terry and eco-fashion consultant Nilufar Bylyjova as they show you how to achieve your own unique style – from clothes you can buy at local thrift and consignment stores.
Recycling tips by ONE MONTGOMERY GREEN.
Catering by CARWASH COFFEE. And more!
ENJOY 50% OFF SALE FOR SHOPPING BEFORE AND AFTER THE SHOW!
For more information, contact Richard See, Retail Store Manager, Urban Thrift
RichardS@arcmontmd.org
www.thearcmontgomerycounty.org

Aiming for Zero Waste Open House B-CC
2018-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Regional Services Center B-CC, 4805 Edgemoor Ln # 100, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Take the “Aiming for Zero Waste” survey and attend a local event

Montgomery County is a leader in solid waste management in the nation. While the County has achieved an overall recycling rate of 55 percent and a waste diversion rate of 60 percent (residential and business), we are always looking for ways to increase our recycling achievements. We are looking for your input on how to do that as part of our “Aiming for Zero Waste” plan. This plan will serve as the blueprint for the sustainable management of waste, including collection, processing and disposal of waste in the County.
Have your say in the future of waste management in Montgomery County and help us on our path forward to zero waste.
Complete Our Aiming for Zero Waste Survey
Attend an Open House
The County’s Department of Environmental Protection is hosting an open house to seek feedback on our future waste management system, as part of our “Aiming for Zero Waste” plan. This plan will provide the blueprint for the sustainable management of waste, including collection, processing and disposal of waste in the County. Project team members will be available during the open house to answer questions. Drop in any time to learn about the options being considered and provide your feedback at either one of the following locations. The same information will be shared at each meeting.
Date: Wednesday September 19, 2018
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Place: Regional Services Center-B-CC
4805 Edgemoor Lane
Bethesda, MD, US 20814
Date: Thursday September 20, 2018
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Place: Gaithersburg Regional Library
18330 Montgomery Village Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD, US 20879
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
White Oak Community Recreation Center
Social Hall
1700 April Ln.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
The meeting location is ADA accessible. Persons in need of a sign language interpreter, Spanish or other language interpreter, an assistive listening device, large print or Braille material, or other accommodation to participate should contact the County’s ADA Compliance Manager who can be reached at 240-777-6197 (TTY 240-777-6196) or at adacompliance@montgomerycountymd.gov.
More project information can be found at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/SWS/master-plan.html.

Montgomery County Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions monthly meeting
2018-09-17 19:30 - 21:00 | River Road Unitarian Universalist Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
The Montgomery County Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (MC-FACS) monthly meeting is Sept 17 from 730 to 9pm at River Road UUC, 6301 River Road Bethesda 20817. We are going to be discussing getting out the vote for climate friendly candidates for the Nov 6 election, and having our congregations pledge to reduce green house gases 80% in line with the MC resolution.

PLEASE JOIN US TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
We started MC-FACS in Sept 2017 to bring together congregations in Montgomery County that are interested in fighting global warming at a local level. Our aim is to be a moral voice urging the Montgomery County Council and Executive to pass laws limiting carbon emissions from Montgomery County. We are working with Interfaith Power and Light, Sierra Club, and 350.org.
History. In 2017, Sierra Club MC, and 350moco.org lobbied the MC Council to pass the International Green Construction Code, to reduce carbon emissions from commercial buildings by 10%. River Road UUC, Cedar Lane UUC, and Beth Chai all helped in this effort, but we were not able to make contact with other green churches in MC. IPL does not work on County legislation, and other MC faith organizations do not address climate issues. The construction industry was well organized, with 10-20 developers working together against the legislation, and it finally passed in sept 2017 in a weakened version.
Fairfax County VA has the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) which is a coalition of over 50 faith groups lobbying county government on climate issues. We will use them as a model, and try to bring churches to support climate legislation in MC. Since Maryland gives counties control over building codes and much transportation, we don’t have to wait for state or national changes before we move against carbon pollution here.
As of Sept 2018 members from over 30 congregations have attended our monthly meetings
Current issues with which we are involved include

Closing the Dickerson Incinerator
Divesting fossil fuel stocks from the County pension funds
Asking for a County Climate Office to oversee carbon emissions
Lobbying for the Maryland Forest Conservation Act
Researching clean electricity options
Getting out the vote for environmental candidates

For more info email me: walter.weiss@verizon.net
Walter Weiss
Co-Chair Environmental Task Force
River Road UUC
walter.weiss@verizon.net

National Drive Electric Week Event at Poolesville Day
2018-09-15 10:00 - 16:00
One Montgomery Green will partner with

National Drive Electric Week Event at Poolesville Day 2018

Saturday, September 15, 2018 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Poolesville Parking Lot at Rt 109 and Rt 107
(Anytime Fitness Parking lot across from Basset’s Restaurant)
19942 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837
Poolesville Green’s 2017 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) Poolesville Day Electric Vehicle Show was a huge success again! Number 1 again on the east coast with 129 vehicles registered and number 3 out of 280+ events worldwide (based on registered vehicles). We are looking to make 2018 even bigger, but more important, better!
There will be a parade to start the day. The Town is close all day to traffic, brining in near 15,000 people. There will be vendors, food, live music, bouncy toys, climbing walls, farm equipment and animals, classic car show, and so many other things to see and do.

to attend this event as an EV owner or to learn about EVs. Complete a short survey for a chance to win $250.

the organizers for this event.

For more information: https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=1203

Film Screening-- Reinventing Power: America's Renewable Energy Boom
2018-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Riderwood Village, 3150 Gracefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
Film Screening– Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom
Thu, Sep 13, 2018 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM (Local Time)

Organized By: Prince George’s County Sierra Club Group
Location: Lakeside Commons (Encore Theater), Riderwood Village, 3150 Gracefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904,
Event Organizers:
Martha Ainsworth
martha.ainsworth@mdsierra.org
(301) 262-8389
Jim Henkelman-Bahn
jameshenkelmanbahn@gmail.com
(301) 445-1752

The Sierra Club documentary, Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom, takes us across the country to hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. These individuals are working to rebuild what’s broken, rethink what’s possible, and revitalize communities. Their stories are proof that America does not need to choose between keeping our lights on and protecting our communities. Critically, Reinventing Power underscores that we don’t have to sacrifice jobs for a clean environment. Supporting a clean energy future means building a better, more prosperous future for everyone. Over the film’s 50 minutes, you’ll meet people in eight states whose lives were changed by the renewable energy industry while exploring various aspects of the clean energy industry from innovation to installation.The film will be followed by a discussion led by Dr. Alfred Bartlett. A retired pediatrician and public health physician, Dr. Bartlett has become actively engaged in fighting climate change, focusing on the development of clean renewable energy (offshore wind and solar). He is a member of the Board of Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility, the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter, the Steering Committee of the Chapter’s Energy Committee, and the Public Service Commission’s working group on Community Solar. He is also co-lead of the Maryland Sierra Club’s campaign for 100% clean renewable energy by 2035.

To find out more: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?id=7010Z000002B3uvQAC&formcampaignid=7010Z000002B1LLQA0&data=6b250f691aa47b62e1c422d5b4453f70a4df1f48e0ed3295224de6aff7fb1cb7fec74ad2a33c53223355e5f515b84ccd

Webinar: Sustainability Matters: The State of Sustainable Business 2018
2018-09-13 11:00 - 12:00
Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) presents
Sustainability Matters: The State of Sustainable Business 2018

Webinar: Thursday, September 13th, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The webinar looks at the trends, successes, and challenges facing sustainability practitioners today and reveals new insights on the degree to which business sustainability priorities are driven by risk management and the importance of ethics, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to register.
For more information, visit https://www.bsr.org/en/events/view/sustainable-business-2018-bsr-globescan-us-emea

Public Briefing: Leading the Way – Montgomery County Confronts Climate Change
2018-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Global Climate Action Summit Affiliate Event
One Montgomery Green, Integrative Strategies Forum, Poolesville Green and the Office of Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker Hosting Global Climate Action Summit Affiliate Events in Montgomery County

Public Briefing: Leading the Way – Montgomery County Confronts Climate Change
Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 6 pm to 8 pm
Montgomery County Council Office Building
100 Maryland Ave., Rockville MD 20850

Join us for our second Affiliate Event on September 12 as we present the resulting discussion points and suggestions from the thematic working groups at the August 14 “mini” summit. Learn more about the discussion on the OMG Climate Action webpage.
To register, visit: https://mocogcas.eventbrite.com

Montgomery County, Maryland—One Montgomery Green (OMG), Integrative Strategies Forum (ISF), Poolesville Green (PG) and the Office of Councilmember Tom Hucker are organizing affiliate event in September to address climate change efforts in Montgomery County. These events are in conjunction with the Global Climate Action Summit, September 12-14, 2018, in San Francisco. The national Summit will bring together leaders from state and local governments, business, and citizens from around the world, to demonstrate how the tide has turned in the race against climate change, showcase climate action taking place around the world, and inspire deeper commitments from each other and from national governments. Affiliate events provide an opportunity to create additional, local programs for exploring climate challenges and solutions that complement Summit activities.
The Montgomery County affiliate events will incorporate the input of county leaders and organizations addressing climate change. A public briefing that highlights local efforts, goals and opportunities to engage in action to reduce climate change will be held on the evening of September 12, 2018 at the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville, MD.
“We need action, not just talk, to address climate change. I am delighted to be working with One Montgomery Green, Integrative Strategies Forum, and Poolesville Green to press forward on the county’s ambitious goals to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker.
“Addressing climate change is vital to maintaining the quality of life in Montgomery County,” said One Montgomery Green Executive Director Wendy Howard. “We are looking forward to convening these climate action events with the input and insights of local organizations that have global visions and are committed to sustainability while securing a healthy future for all.”
“Montgomery County was the first county in the US to declare a climate emergency as well as the first to join the Under 2 Coalition,” said Karen Onthank, Executive Director of Integrative Strategies Forum. “We look forward to highlighting the many groups and individuals in this country working to address this threat to the future of our communities here and across the globe.”
One Montgomery Green (OMG) is a nonprofit organization that 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.
Integrative Strategies Forum (ISF) promotes and supports dialogue and collaboration among organizations and networks locally and around the world committed to creating sustainable communities and societies. ISF encourages sustainability values and integrative approaches particularly in the transition to sustainable production and consumption systems, lifestyles and livelihoods.
Poolesville Green (PG) focuses on promoting alternative energy sources, encouraging the conservation of energy and water, and on raising awareness about existing hazardous and non-hazardous waste recycling programs.
For more information:
http://onemontgomerygreen.org/index.php/montgomery-county-global-climate-action-summit-affiliate/
To register for the September 12 event: https://mocogcas.eventbrite.com
