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Environment

Spring Native Plant Sales Begin March 28 in Montgomery County

County lists upcoming native plant sales for residents planning RainScapes projects; first sale of the season is March 28.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

RainScapes Spring Classes Open for Registration at Brookside Gardens

Three RainScapes stormwater classes offered in English and Spanish this spring, including two in-person sessions at Brookside Gardens.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Education

MCPS Academic Performance Update Shows 95.5% of Schools Rated 3+ Stars

EC Committee receives a briefing March 5 on MCPS 2024-25 academic data; 95.5% of evaluated schools earned three or more stars on the State Report Card.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Education

EC Committee Hears MCPS Class Size, New Staffing Standards

EC Committee meets March 5 to review MCPS class size data and proposed equity-based staffing standards aimed at reducing class sizes over five years.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Education

EC Committee Reviews $83M Public Libraries CIP

The EC Committee meets March 5 at 1:30 p.m. to review an $83M library CIP including new Clarksburg and Shady Grove West branches.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Gets Minority Health Initiatives Update

The HHS Committee meets March 5 at 1 p.m. for updates on DHHS programs serving African American, Latino, and Asian American residents.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Finance

ECON Committee Eyes $50M Institute for Health Computing

ECON Committee reviews FY27-32 Economic Development CIP featuring a $50M Institute for Health Computing near North Bethesda Metro.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews $11.7M Revenue Authority CIP

The ECON Committee meets March 5 to review the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program for the Revenue Authority, covering Airpark and golf courses.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Finance

Wild Geese Foundation Accepting Grassroots Climate Grants Through May 1

The Wild Geese Foundation is offering grants of $2,500–$30,000 to small nonprofits for youth, reproductive justice, or climate justice work.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Finance

Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Grants Due March 27

The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit arts institutions for sustainability initiatives through March 27, 2026.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

DEP Seeks Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Interns

Montgomery County's Dept. of Environmental Protection is recruiting students for a summer watershed restoration internship program.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Local Economy

County Launches Climate Accelerator Internship for Summer 2026

Montgomery County Executive's Office is accepting applications for a paid summer climate internship through April 17, 2026.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Coalition Sues EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Regulation Rollback

Health, environmental, and youth groups filed suit after the EPA reversed its finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Maryland House Speaker's Energy Bill Sparks EmPOWER Debate

House Speaker Peña-Melnyk's energy bill drew concern over a provision that could undermine Maryland's EmPOWER energy efficiency program.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

Weed Warrior Workday at Bullis Local Park March 28

Volunteers are invited to a Weed Warrior Workday at Bullis Local Park on March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–noon.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Health & Human Services

Healthy Homes Fair Planned for March 21

A Healthy Homes Fair will take place March 21, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. in Montgomery County.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Clean Energy and Community Resources Day on March 11

A Clean Energy & Community Resources Day event is scheduled March 11, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in Montgomery County.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Bethesda Green Youth Climate Summit Scheduled March 7

Bethesda Green hosts a Youth Climate Summit on March 7, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Future of Trash Open House Set for March 5

Montgomery County hosts a Future of Trash Open House on March 5, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 p.m.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

100+ Residents Voice Data Center Concerns at Rockville Forum

Over 100 in-person and 300 virtual attendees raised concerns about electricity rates and environmental impacts at a Rockville public forum.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
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