National Solar Tour September 28 – October 4 The National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots renewable energy event in the nation and this year we're going virtual! The National Solar Tour brings together hundreds of solar home and business owners, schools, community organizations, farms, and more. They'll share with you their solar stories and […]
A One on One Chat with Paul Tukey: Organic Lawn Care Get your lawn green by going green! Tuesday, September 29 • 3:00 – 4:30 PM Ditch the harsh chemicals and fertilizers and join us for an exciting session on how to care for your lawn organically! This is part 2 of the Sustainability Series on […]
Webinar on the "Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act" Tuesday September 29th • 6 pm Join Sen Tom Udall (D-CA), Jonathan Black (senior policy advisor to Sen. Udall), and Shane Trimmer (Rep. Lowenthal's senior legislative assistant), for an informative and interactive webinar on the Act (SB 3263/ HR 5845), moderated by Judith Enck, President of […]
Bioluminescent Fungi: Neon Signs of the Forest Floor October 1 at 7:00 pm Serenella Linares Audubon Naturalist Society Manager of Virtual Learning Join ANS Mycologist and Virtual Programs Manager, Serenella Linares, for a talk about the fantastic world of bioluminescent fungi and meet the exciting species behind this phenomenon called "fox fire." Have you ever […]
Leaders in Energy to partner with Global Co Lab Network for Celebration of Teen Changemakers Watch winning videos, hear from Global Co Lab's teen winners and mentors, Smithsonian partners, and be inspired by their ten SDG Hubs led by teens on climate change, fighting plastics, hunger, preserving wildlife, gender equality, mental health, quality education, racial […]
Celebramos San Francisco de Asis y el fin de Tiempo de Creacion Saturday, October 3 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Broadacres Local Park 710 Beacon Rd, Silver Spring, MD Join Defensores de la Cuenca in their first “two-for-one” event – a joint celebration of Saint Francis of Assis and a park clean up. Event […]
Maryland’s Solar Congress is a time each year for SUN supporters from all over the state to come together, meet like-minded people, and attend a full day of solar education sessions. These sessions include everything from panel discussions to skills trainings to help build our capacity to work together to move toward a more equitable […]
Who are You Really? Masters of Mimicry and Deception in the Insect World October 6 at 7:00 pm Clare Walker, PhD Irvine Nature Center Environmental Educator Dr. Walker gets us up close and personal with Nature's masters of deceit. From appearance to behavior, insects have developed elaborate ruses to deceive potential predators. Discover who is […]
Bethesda Green presents: Montgomery County Climate Action Plan Update Wed, October 7, 2020 • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT Did you know that Montgomery County is writing a Climate Action Plan? Join us for an update and find out how to comment on the plan. About this Event In July 2019, Montgomery County launched a […]
What's In The Water and How It Haunts Us October 7 at 7:00 pm Trey Sherard Anacostia Riverkeeper Outreach Coordinator/Staff Biologist Trey takes us on a journey to explore the spooky things we can’t see in our water, perfect for this Halloween month. Learn about bacteria and their relationship to water quality in our streams […]
Join us for a special virtual green drinks to learn about our exciting, innovative green projects and, most importantly, how you can join the team. Just because we are virtual doesn't mean we can't network and enjoy good food and drink. There will be special offerings from local eateries and breweries. Registrants are encouraged to purchase a meal […]
Fall 2020 Energy, Environment and Transportation Webinar Series NCSL is pleased to present you with the Fall 2020 Energy, Environment and Transportation Webinar Series in lieu of the 2020 Legislative Summit in Indianapolis. NCSL will be hosting five webinars beginning Aug. 27 and concluding Oct. 22. All webinars will begin at 3 p.m. ET/ 2 […]
What’s Under the Topsoil October 8 at 6:00 pm Naomi Vega, PhD USDA – NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) Soil Scientist Dr. Vega takes us on a discovery of the wide diversity of soils on earth. Witness the stories about the formation of a living environment told by the layers and colors under the topsoil […]
Green Career Workshop 1.0: “What’s Your Green Career Plan?” Online via Zoom Saturday, October 10, 2020 • 1:30 - 5:00pm Eastern Seats are limited. Includes workbook with exercises and resources and session recording. Our Green Career Workshop will provide you with insights on your career strengths and preferences and how these can be tailored for application to the new "green" […]
Talking Trees Tours *In Person* Sunday, October 11 2 - 3:30 pm Leader: Bradley Simpson Actually, it will be our leader who will do the talking for the trees on these leisurely strolls at our Woodend Sanctuary. A staffer on our restoration team, Bradley will introduce you to some of the notable trees on our […]
MoCo DEP Climate Planning Virtual Office Hours Thursday, October 15 • 4 pm - 5 pm Scheduled for the 3rd Thursday each month from June through December, the virtual office hours are an opportunity for residents to engage with County staff who are working on climate issues. There is no set agenda for these meetings, […]
Sierra Club Natural Places Monthly Meeting CAMPAIGN for NATURE 30x30 panel Sat, Oct 17, 2020 • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM During this time of crises we have discovered how important our natural places are. Therefore, on October 17th, 2-4pm, Natural Places Committee will discuss the international advocacy Campaign for Nature with the goal of conserving […]
DC EcoWomen EcoHour Speaker: Maxine Burkett Join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 6:30pm for DC EcoWomen's signature EcoHour for a conversation with Maxine Burkett, a climate justice and migration scholar, lawyer, and Professor of Law at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. You will learn about Maxine's career path as a lawyer and in […]
There Be Monsters: Taming Fear in the Outdoors October 20 at 7:00 pm Eliana Bookbinder Environmental Educator and Founder of HomeschoolThriving.com Eliana Bookbinder, nature educator, homeschooling consultant and founder of Homeschoolthriving.com, demystifies the outdoors and all of its scary things! Spiders, skeletons, creepy-crawlies, the list is almost endless. Get inspired to go outside and face […]
Sierra Club Maryland Monthly Movie Panel Discussion: Generation: Green New Deal (2020) Wednesday Oct 21st • 6:00 PM See the September film Panel Discussion webinar of the 2020 film "Unbreathable". Then watch the new film "Generation:Green New Deal" and attend the panel discussion with the film Director. GOTV and support our young people who are fighting […]
Fall 2020 Energy, Environment and Transportation Webinar Series NCSL is pleased to present you with the Fall 2020 Energy, Environment and Transportation Webinar Series in lieu of the 2020 Legislative Summit in Indianapolis. NCSL will be hosting five webinars beginning Aug. 27 and concluding Oct. 22. All webinars will begin at 3 p.m. ET/ 2 […]
Stream Team Leader Training Part 1 - Thursday, October 22 from 5pm to 6:30pm Part 2 - Tuesday, October 27 from 5pm to 6:30pm Adopt your favorite section of Rock Creek and become a champion of the watershed in your community. Stream Team Leaders receive training and supplies to lead three cleanups per year, reach […]
Join Washington DC naturalist, Melanie Choukas-Bradley for an online discussion based on her two new books Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island (September 2020) and Resilience—Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis (May 2020). Event hosted on October 22, 2020 from 6 to 7pm. Melanie will share what she has discovered about enjoying nature […]
The N.O. Lawn Care Community Fall Event Saturday, October 24 • 11 am - noon and 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Manor Woods Swim Club, 14410 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 A.I.R. and Husqvarna are hosting a special outdoor community event on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 titled; "The N.O. Lawn Care Program" at Manor Woods Swim Club. Come out […]
Green Career Workshop 1.0: What’s the Best “Fit” for Your Career Path? Online via Zoom Saturday, October 24, 2020 • 1:30 - 5:00pm Eastern Seats are limited. Includes workbook with exercises and resources and session recording. This workshop builds on the insights and practices from the Leaders in Energy Green Career Workshop 1.0 and we encourage you to take […]
Audubon Naturalist Society presents Climate Change on Your Block: What does Climate Change Look Like in the DMV? Monday, October 26th, from 7-8:30 PM The workshop will discuss how climate change is already impacting communities and nature in the DC region, and how to spot the signs of this happening in your neighborhood. There will […]
Stream Team Leader Training Part 2 - Tuesday, October 27 from 5pm to 6:30pm (Part 1 was Thursday, October 22 from 5pm to 6:30pm) Adopt your favorite section of Rock Creek and become a champion of the watershed in your community. Stream Team Leaders receive training and supplies to lead three cleanups per year, reach […]
GET TO KNOW THE SENECA CREEK WATERSHED The First Call in a Coordinated Series Tuesday, October 27 • 7-8 pm Seneca Creek Watershed Partners (SCWP) and Muddy Branch Alliance will co-host a Zoom talk on Tuesday Oct 27, 7-8 pm. We will present on Whetstone Run, Hookers Run, Lower Great Seneca Creek, and the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail. […]
Sound Bath, A Full-Body Listening Experience Thursday, October 29th, 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm "Sound is an incredibly effective way to support our well-being and bring the mind and body back into balance and alignment. Join us for a sound bath, an immersive meditative experience during which you will hear sounds from instruments like crystal […]
Natural Mysteries and Little Known Facts Friday, October 30 at 7:00 pm Alonso Abugattas Capital Naturalist Listen to fantastic nature stories by Alonso Abugattas, founder of Capital Naturalist, about fatal attractions, deceptive tricks, bioluminescence, and more. Like a moth to the flame, this presentation will lure participants into learning some of the mysteries of the […]