Montgomery County just hit a major milestone in its efforts to stay green and cool. On April 25 — Arbor Day — County Executive Marc Elrich and the County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrated the 10th anniversary of Tree Montgomery at the very spot where it all began: Round Hill Apartments in Chevy Chase.
Since 2015, the Tree Montgomery program has planted an impressive 18,400 shade trees across the county. That’s not just landscaping — it’s environmental impact! Click here to learn more.
This past Saturday, we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of GreenFest at the Wheaton Plaza. For the first time, we recognized Eco Heroes making a difference in their communities. Interested in finding out who the Eco Heroes are? Click here!
Montgomery County, Maryland, is leading the way in local climate action. Through its Climate Action Plan and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2035, the County is working to reduce emissions, build resilience, and promote environmental justice.
The Montgomery County Executive’s Office is seeking Summer Climate Interns to support this exciting work. Interns will gain hands-on experience in areas of policy research, program support, and communications and community outreach. This is a paid internship.Â
Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
You’ve heard the catchy phrase about “No Mow May” and think, does that mean I can skip mowing my lawn all May?! Well, maybe…BUT…
We prefer “Mow Better May” because skipping lawn mowing for a month is not necessarily the best thing for your lawn, or for your environment. Click here to learn more about Mow Better May!
Explore ways to properly size a garden project, estimate the number of plants you need and create the right planting plan. Study the range of native plants for managing water runoff and supporting pollinators and wildlife. Learn the steps to develop and submit a plan that qualifies for the RainScapes Rewards Rebate. Registrants will receive a selection of free native plants to take home. Click here to for more information.
Have you seen our All About Stream Restoration video? It's available in English and Spanish. Click here to learn more about stream restoration and watch the video.
- May 3, Olney Days
- May 8, RainScapes Your Yard: Session 1
- May 10, Healthy Homes FairÂ
- May 13, Going Solar in Montgomery County
- May 17, RainScapes Your Yard: Session 2
- May 18, Project PorchlightÂ
Check out our community calendar for more details about upcoming events.
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