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

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

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 (PIRGs) an...
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¡Si se Puede!- Caminata familiar por la Naturaleza / Nature Walk

Únase a ANS ,CHEER , Friends of Sligo Creek, One Montgomery Green, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, y Montgomery Parks  en una emocionante caminata familiar por la naturaleza en el sendero del arroyo de Long Branch durante el inicio de la Semana de la Conservación Latina (Latino Conservation Week). Nos reuniremos en el centro comunitario/ piscina de Long Branch y luego cru...
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USGBC MD, NCR, & VA Present: Local Government Leadership Panel

With many powerful competing interests operating at the national and state level, the past decade has shown that innovation in green building policy has often occurred at the local level of government. Across DC, Maryland and Virginia local policymakers, advocates and building industry stakeholders are working more closely than ever to find creative, economically viable solutions for meeting e...
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LGBTQ+ Pride in the Outdoors: Virtual Solidarity Event & Sierra Film Club Panel

Celebrating the LGBTQ+ and environmental movements, recognizing its leaders, and exploring the important relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and nature! In solidarity with the Pride in the Outside Solidarity Event, the Sierra Film Club will move its panel discussion to 6/22 at 7 PM and will feature the film VENTURE OUT! Venture out is a 2020 short documentary about The Venture Out Proje...
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Maryland Climate Matters: A Moral Imperative

We are excited to announce the launch of our new series "Maryland Climate Matters."  The first event, “A Moral Imperative,” hosted at Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church on June 16th, will examine how Maryland's faith based communities are embracing the climate challenge, and will feature leaders from across our state, including AME Second District Bishop James Davis, and Prince George's County Executive ...
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Stream Team Leader Training

If you love Rock Creek and want to help protect it, you can become a Stream Team Leader and be an ambassador to your community for Rock Creek and the stormwater runoff that threatens it. You must be trained as a Stream Team Leader before hosting any events with Rock Creek Conservancy. Two part training: Monday June 14th AND Wednesday June 16th, 5-6:30 PM [register here] You can invite frie...
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Stream Team Leader Training

If you love Rock Creek and want to help protect it, you can become a Stream Team Leader and be an ambassador to your community for Rock Creek and the stormwater runoff that threatens it. You must be trained as a Stream Team Leader before hosting any events with Rock Creek Conservancy. Two part training: Monday June 14th AND Wednesday June 16th, 5-6:30 PM [register here] You can invite frie...
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Facts and Future of Forest Conservation in MD

Join us for a conversation to learn more about the importance of forests in general, the impacts of forest conservation and tree canopy legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly in the 2021 session, current forest preservation and planting programs in Montgomery County, and an update regarding efforts to ensure a policy of no net loss of forest in Montgomery County. There will be time fo...
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