Gaithersburg Green Drinks @ Grape Escape Tuesday, September 3 • 6 - 8 pm Grape Escape (between Giant and At Home) 223 Kentlands Blvd, Kentlands/Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Bring a friend to socialize, learn and network your thoughts, tips, businesses relating to the environment and taking care of the earth. https://www.facebook.com/events/2055916977848207/
Meet up at our next Coffee and Conversation! Saturday, September 7 • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Kefa Cafe - Side Room 963 Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring Come with questions about exchanging services or to meet other timebank members and set up exchanges. No RSVP necessary. Watch our FB event page for details.
New Wheaton Library & Community Center Grand Opening The grand opening for the Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center has been changed to Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. The facility will open following the ribbon-cutting ceremony. For more information: https://www.mymcmedia.org/new-wheaton-library-to-open-in-september/
In two weeks, we are building art & making calls to prepare for the global climate strike on 9/20. We're partnering with Audubon Naturalist Society to put this fun and important event together. Climate Strike Art Build & Phone Banking Meet Up Tuesday, September 10 6:30 - 8:30 pm Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill […]
Audubon Naturalist Society Conservation Cafe: Almanac of Life on the Anacostia Wednesday, September 11 • 7:00 - 8:30 PM Woodend Nature Sanctuary • 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Host Contact Info: eliza.cava@anshome.org Join local conservation photographer, author, and filmmaker Krista Schlyer for a slideshow presentation and reading of her book: River of Redemption: Almanac of […]
Our World Is On Fire Friday, September 13th • 7 - 9 pm River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Fireside Room, 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 Russell Gray, national coordinator for Extinction Rebellion U.S. will speak on the rising power of our youth in humanity's greatest existential crisis: climate change. Our world is on fire […]
Climate Emergency: Montgomery County Responds — Town Hall Saturday, September 14, 2019 • 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Registration is now open for CLIMATE EMERGENCY: Montgomery County Responds, a town hall focusing on cutting greenhouse gases now. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is among those participating […]
2019 Maryland Solar Congress We’re excited to share with you a day full of solar learning, sharing, and celebrating at the 2019 Maryland Solar Congress. We’ve lined up a full slate of presentations, group discussions, and workshops designed for every level of solar knowledge. Whether you’re a long-time solar advocate, a solar newbie, or somewhere […]
Kid Museum Future Fest Free Family Festival Sunday, September 15 • 12 Noon – 5 pm 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910 ROBOTS, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, VR, HANDS-ON BUILDING AND MAKING, AND FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! CHECK OUT KID CITY AND ALL OF THE FABULOUS CULTURAL ARTS ACTIVITIES! RIBBON PAVILION - Dive into […]
Audubon Naturalist Society's Conservation Advocacy 101 Workshop Speak Out For The Environment! Widening the Beltway. Lead in school water pipes. Threats to a park. Contributing to the discussion on a new development coming to your neighborhood. Fighting climate change at the local level. Ensuring that our communities plan for a future of growth and development […]
DC Climate Strike When: Friday, September 20th @ 10:30 AM Where: Friday, Sept 20th – 9am @ Silver Spring metro or 10:30am meet up at Farragut Square Join Audubon Naturalist Society's staff, members, and volunteers in solidarity with the youth leading the massive Global Climate Strike. Meet either at 9am at the Silver Spring metro station or at 10:30am in Farragut Square in DC. We'll march down to the White […]
International Coastal Cleanup September 21st, 2019 Harnessing the Power of People to Fight Ocean Trash The International Coastal Cleanup began more than 30 years ago, when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. The movement was catalyzed by the passion and spirit of two committed individuals. […]
One Montgomery Green will partner with National Drive Electric Week Event at Poolesville Day 2019 Saturday, September 21, 2019 • 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 For a chance to win $250, register to attend […]
UDC Green Roof Tour University of the District of Columbia (Van Ness) 4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Building 44, Green Roof, Washington, DC 20008 Join one of our tours to view the Green Roof and gain knowledge from our experts. EVENT DETAILS Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Description The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability […]
Friends of Patuxent Pollinator Festival 2019 Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10 am to 2 pm Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Drive, Laurel, MD 20724 Join the Friends of Patuxent as they celebrate the magnificent pollinators of North America. See biologists and volunteers tag monarch butterflies. Discover how domestic and native bees sustain your environment. […]
Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival Sunday, September 22, 2019 • 10 am – 5 pm Parade marches north on Georgia Ave. to Festival at Price & Fern Streets Visit OMG's Table! Fun for all! For more information, visit https://www.wheatonartsparade.org/
Webinar: Plastic Soup Solutions How Business Can End Plastic Pollution Tuesday, September 24 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT We're turning our world into a plastic soup. Plastic is all around us and we need to do something about it. Join us on September 24th for a conversation about how businesses can drive us away […]
Anacostia River BioBlitz Thursday to Sunday (September 26-29) At Anacostia River Watershed jmontero@anacostiaws.org 301-699-6204 ext. 118 Categories: Citizen Science Come to the River! This is our third AWS-run bioblitz and it's AWS's 30th anniversary! Last year, we were able to identify 454 species with observations by more than 1600 people! This is an opportunity to explore the natural […]
OMG GREEN DRINKS Thursday, September 26 • 5:30 pm - 8 pm Denizens Brewing Co., 1115 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 RSVP to https://omggreendrinkssept19.eventbrite.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/949257238770033/ Please let us know you are coming! See you there! Suggested Donation of $10
Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek Park Sat. September 28th, 2019 • 9:00am to 11:00am Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Greg Odegaarden for an invasive plant removal workday at Sligo Creek Park in Silver Spring. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, and loppers if […]
September Cleanup Hike – Fairland Recreational Park Sat. September 28th, 2019 • 10:00am to 12:00pm Fairland Recreational Park Fairland Recreational Park Join RenewMe Fitness for their next cleanup hiking project in August along the trails at Fairland Recreational Park! This is a great way to get out and experience the park, get some exercise, and […]
Basic Beekeeping Learn about beekeeping from an experienced local beekeeper. Topics include: basic beekeeping, bee facts, honey making, and environmental issues affecting bees. Demonstration includes: real hive (no bees) and protective clothing. Saturday, September 28, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Kensington Park Library (240-773-9515) 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
Northwest Branch Stream Cleanup – Lamberton Drive Sun. September 29th, 2019 • 9:30am to 11:30am Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park Trails Join the Neighbors of the NW Branch for this annual fall cleanup along the NW Branch and Lamberton Tributary from Lamberton Drive! Volunteers will meet near the trailhead at […]
Gaithersburg Green Drinks @ Grape Escape Tuesday, October 1 • 6 - 8 pm Grape Escape (between Giant and At Home) 223 Kentlands Blvd, Kentlands/Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Bring a friend to socialize, learn and network your thoughts, tips, businesses relating to the environment and taking care of the earth. https://www.facebook.com/events/2055916977848207/
Climate, Community & You: A Film Series Wednesday, October 2 • 6:30 - 9:00 pm Films start promptly at 6:30pm. Panel discussion follows each session. Youth leaders on 10/23. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Reception Hall 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 October 2 – “Paris to Pittsburg” National Geographic Documentary — As the weather grows more […]
To learn more about the Prince George’s County Organics Composting Facility, visit https://www.menv.com/services/86. To REGISTER FOR THE ORGANIC COMPOSTING FACILITY TOUR: https://omgcomposttour2019.eventbrite.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/395927267787028/
The National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots renewable energy event in the nation. On October 5 & 6, 2019 and the surrounding weekends, hundreds of people who have gone solar across the nation will open their homes and businesses to engage their communities around the power of solar energy. Find open houses and tours near you […]
YMCA Walks the Purple Line Route When is a health walk more than just a walk? On Saturday, October 5th the Silver Spring YMCA invites the community to join in their monthly "First Saturdays" walk. Recent walks have gone south to Takoma Park, west to Rock Creek Park, meandered to nearby green spots and parks. […]
Conservation Montgomery's 6th Annual Big Tree Tour Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 am Join us for the 6th Annual Big Tree tour with the indomitable Joe Howard, founder of the Montgomery County Registry of Champion Trees. This year we are returning to the upper Eastern part of Montgomery County to visit outstanding trees such as […]
Northwest Branch – Burnt Mills Falls Stream Cleanup Sat. October 5th, 2019 • 9:30am to 11:30am Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park Trails Burnt Mills East Special Park Join the Neighbors of the NW Branch for this annual fall cleanup along the NW Branch from Burnt Mills! Volunteers will meet in […]
Weed Warrior Workday – Rock Creek Regional Park – Lake Needwood Sun. October 6th, 2019 • 1:00pm to 4:00pm Rock Creek Regional Park Please join Weed Warrior Supervisor, Adam Heifetz, at Rock Creek Regional Park at the Needwood Lake parking lot where we will walk about a quarter of mile down the Rock Creek Trail to […]