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Due to the holiday on Monday September 2nd, NO curbside organics collection (of food scraps and yard trim) will occur for County provided services. Pick up will resume Monday, September 9th. 

Regular collections of trash and recycling will occur Tuesday through Friday. 

County government offices, with the exception of public safety agencies, will be closed in observance of Labor Day. In addition, TheBus, Call-A-Bus and CountyClick 3-1-1 will be closed and will resume regular operations Tuesday, September 3rd. 

However, residents can still submit service/issue requests online at bit.ly/PGC311.

To view the full list of closures and when they will resume, visit our website here


Join us October 12th for our Fifth Annual Green Summit!

Green summit 2019 STD

Join us Saturday, October 12th for this annual FREE event. We will have green vendors, DIY workshops, tours and so much more fun for the whole family!

When: October 12th from 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Kentland Community Center - 2413 Pinebrook Ave, Landover, 20785.

To register for your free ticket, visit bit.ly/doesummit2019.

For vendor opportunities, contact Brittani Garner at BGarner@co.pg.md.us.


Brown Bag Summer Series Environmental Film Fest

Friday, August 16th at Noon

Bring your lunch and join us for another film fest screening of our highly requested documentaries. This month we re-visit City of Trees. Follow one community's fight for equal access to good jobs and safe parks in our nation's capital - Washington, D.C. RSVP to BGarner@co.pg.md.us. 

Film fest flyer summer 2019 city of trees

National Honey Bee Day

August 17th

honey bee day 2019

 

  • Bees have a positive impact on your garden by transporting pollen to increase blooms of flowers and food, making it sustainable and diverse!
  • The benefits of beekeeping are endless but you’ll never have to go to the store for honeycomb again when you harvest it yourself! Learn how to start a hive at bit.ly/diyhoneybee.
  • Bowie-Upper Marlboro Beekeepers Association (BUMBA) has information and resources on beekeeping in Prince George’s County at
    www.bumbabees.com.

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Patuxent River Watershed Restoration Public Meeting

Patuxent watershed meeting 8.27.19

An informational meeting to discuss two restoration plans in the Patuxent watershed will take place on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Offices of the Department of the Environment, 1801 McCormick Drive, First Floor Conference Room, Largo, MD 20774.

The meeting will include a brief presentation and a question-and-answer session. Verbal comments will be accepted at the meeting or in writing during the 30-day public comment period starting August 12, 2019 and running through September 13, 2019. Residents in the Patuxent watershed are encouraged to attend. For additional information and updates, please visit the DoE’s Restoration Planning website at http://pgcdoe.net/pgcountyfactsheet/.


Animal Service Opportunities in August

$5 cat friday august 2019

Is your family pet ready? Come find out! Join us this Saturday August 17th at 12 pm for a one hour pet parenting class to find out more and take a look at our friendly pets who are ready to come home with you!

Classes are held the third Saturday of every month, at our Animal Services Facility (3750 Brown Station Rd). Call 301-780-7220 to register for this FREE class. 

View available cats, dogs, rabbits, turtles and more at bit.ly/pgcadoptapet!

Pet parenting class 2019

Pet Fostering Orientation August 21

Pet foster class 8.21.19