Calendar of Events

If you know of any events of interest please reach out to calendar@onemontgomerygreen.org

Bringing Offshore Wind to Market

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At the OurEnergyPolicy event in December 2019, panelists discussed “New York’s Emerging Offshore Wind Market”. In the ensuing 18 months, momentum has gathered behind proposed projects up and down the Atlantic Coast (including the Vineyard Wind project, which has received its key federal approval). Almost 8GW of offshore projects already have been awarded under State […]

Maryland Climate Matters — Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay

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Wednesday, July 14th, we're thrilled to be hosting our second Maryland Climate Matters panel with Governor Martin O'Malley. The panel will focus on the threat Climate Change poses to our state's natural resources — specifically the Chesapeake — and what YOU can do to protect the Bay.

2021 LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK EVENTS: Bird Fest at Patuxent Refuge

National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, United States

Join us for a morning filled with activities, art, and crafts about migratory birds! Many family activities: • Discover how wings work • Bird Art and Crafts • Learn to identify birds • Bird Hurdles Obstacle Course • Bonus 9am Early ‘bird’ walk (pre-register)

Bethesda Weed Warriors

7700 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA

Get outside this summer and help us pull some weeds! Bethesda Green and Bethesda Urban Partnership are working together to keep downtown Bethesda beautiful, and we need your help. Join us to pull weeds from sidewalks and tree boxes all throughout Bethesda. No prior knowledge needed - team leaders will help distinguish between weeds and wanted plants! Participants will […]

The Queer Latinx Experience in the Environmental Movement

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Joe Toolan Chesapeake Bay Trust - Program Assistant Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with our Naturally Latinos panelist and partner, Joe Toolan. Are you interested in the intersection of race, LGBTQ issues, and the environmental movement? All of these identities have their own challenges and histories, but also great resilience and strength. How are they connected […]

Solar United Neighbors: How to Write a Letter to the Editor

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Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper is a great way to spread the message about solar in your community. Join Solar United Neighbors to learn tips and tricks to write an effective letter and get it published. You will also have an opportunity to join our Letter to the Editor Network! This […]

Audubon Naturalist Hour: Dust in the Wind – Tiny Particles, Big Impacts

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Serenella Linares Director of Adult Education, Audubon Naturalist Society Did you know that Saharan dust storms have a big impact on soil, water, and human health in the Americas? Experience this enormous transcontinental transport of tiny particles with ANS Adult Programs Director Serenella Linares! Every year, many tons of dust travel from Africa to the […]

JOIN OUR CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT WORKSHOP TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2021

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Want to learn how to influence environmental policy? Join us on August 18th 3:00 PM EST to learn best practices for: Holding meetings with elected officials Building a movement around your advocacy Fostering relationships with policymakers Optimizing your work to get results We will be joined by Dan Xie, Political Director for the Student Public Interest Research Groups […]

Spiders! From Wolf to Web Weaver: An Overview of Spider Natural History

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Catherine Stragar Entomologist, Maryland Department of Agriculture Join Maryland Department of Agriculture Entomologist Cathy Stragar in an exploration of the world of spiders: their origins, habits, and homes. Learn about some of our local spiders and gain an appreciation for their sometimes brief but fascinating lives.

Bethesda Weed Warriors

7700 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA

Get outside this summer and help us pull some weeds! Bethesda Green and Bethesda Urban Partnership are working together to keep downtown Bethesda beautiful, and we need your help. Join us to pull weeds from sidewalks and tree boxes all throughout Bethesda. No prior knowledge needed - team leaders will help distinguish between weeds and wanted plants! Participants will […]