The Montgomery County Energy Summit on April 28–29 focuses on building performance, energy efficiency, and climate goals; registration required.
Two free clothing repair and swap events in April aim to reduce textile waste and extend garment life.
Montgomery County co-sponsored a resolution committing to the COG regional local food procurement challenge to buy more locally grown food.
The Interior Dept. will reimburse TotalEnergies $928M to forfeit federal leases for two offshore wind farms off New York and North Carolina.
Maryland farmers can apply starting April 30 for $4,500/acre riparian forest buffer incentives through the state's Conservation Buffer Initiative.
Nonprofits can apply for Conservation Alliance grants up to $50,000 for land and water conservation projects; deadline April 10, 2026.
Two free environmental workshops in April cover stormwater solutions for home landscapes and getting started with native plants.
The 2026 Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Maryland's average annual temperature has risen 3.3°F from 1970 to 2024, according to Climate Central data.
DEP hosts a community litter cleanup at Oakview Drive and E. Light Drive in Silver Spring on April 11; SSL hours available for students.
Montgomery County DEP's Earth Month campaign highlights litter's path from streets to streams, appearing on buses and social media throughout April.
Montgomery County DEP invites multi-family property owners, managers, and residents to a free Zoom webinar on waste reduction April 10.
The 2026 Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, focusing on building performance and decarbonization.
Residents can drop off food scraps for free composting at the Derwood and Olney farmers markets on weekends.
EV Owners of Greater Washington, D.C., host a virtual Q&A for prospective and new EV buyers on April 1, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
DEP hosts a free online webinar April 30, 7–9 p.m., on evaluating stormwater solutions and planning RainScapes for home landscapes.
DEP hosts a Spanish-language workshop on rain gardens and native plants at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, April 11, 10 a.m.–noon.
DEP-sponsored mending and clothing swap events at Rockville Library April 9 and Germantown Library April 18.
Rockville residents with a working gas leaf blower can trade it for an electric model April 11; registration required, businesses excluded.
Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29 at Silver Spring Civic Building; covers green building, efficiency, and renewable energy.