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Environment

Conservation Alliance Grants Up to $50K Due April 10

Nonprofits can apply for Conservation Alliance grants up to $50,000 for land and water conservation projects; deadline April 10, 2026.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Local Economy

County Office Seeks Summer Climate Interns, Apply by April 17

Montgomery County's Office of the County Executive is hiring paid summer climate interns; applications due April 17, 2026.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Environment

Stormwater and Native Plants Workshops Offered in April

Two free environmental workshops in April cover stormwater solutions for home landscapes and getting started with native plants.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Earth Month Cleanups, Films, Markets Across County in April

More than a dozen Earth Month events are scheduled across Montgomery County and the DC metro area throughout April 2026.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 5 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Environment

Two-Day Montgomery County Energy Summit Opens April 28

The 2026 Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County GreenFest 2026 Set for April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest 2026 runs April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of Earth Month celebrations.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Environment

Maryland Average Temperature Up 3.3°F Since 1970 Earth Day

Maryland's average annual temperature has risen 3.3°F from 1970 to 2024, according to Climate Central data.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Education

MCPS Criticized for Requesting 150 Diesel Buses

MCPS faces backlash after requesting ~150 new diesel buses, contradicting its commitment to an all-electric school bus fleet as of 2025.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds FY27 Budget Public Hearings April 7–9

Residents can testify in person or virtually on the FY27 operating budget at hearings April 7–9 at the County Council.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Finance

Elrich FY2027 Budget Keeps Climate Investments Intact

County Executive Elrich's recommended FY27 budget maintains spending on public transit, low-income housing upgrades, and the Green Bank.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

Right from the Start 2026 Community Family Event Announced

MCITP's Right from the Start 2026 event offers community resources, speakers, free childcare, and family activities.

MCFSN· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. I”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Play-Based Early Childhood Program

FIC provides free play-based early childhood sessions for children birth–5 of all abilities; orientation required before participation.

MCFSN· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. I”
Apr 1
Education

FSN Preschool Readiness Session Set for April 22

MCITP Family Learning Series hosts a virtual session on preparing children for preschool on April 22, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

MCFSN· Apr 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. I”
Apr 1
Environment

Silver Spring Spring Cleanup Set for April 11

DEP hosts a community litter cleanup at Oakview Drive and E. Light Drive in Silver Spring on April 11; SSL hours available for students.

DEP· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “From Streets to Streams - Montgomery County Targets Litter During Earth Month ”
Apr 1
Environment

DEP Launches 'Keep It Clean' Anti-Litter Campaign This April

Montgomery County DEP's Earth Month campaign highlights litter's path from streets to streams, appearing on buses and social media throughout April.

DEP· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “From Streets to Streams - Montgomery County Targets Litter During Earth Month ”
Apr 1
Housing & Real Estate

268-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground in North Bethesda

Groundbreaking announced for a 268-unit affordable housing complex near the Red Line Metro in North Bethesda.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Local Economy

Elrich to Attend World Vaccine Congress in DC

County Executive Elrich plans to attend the World Vaccine Congress at the DC Convention Center on April 1.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Local Economy

Samsung Biologics Opens New Facility in Rockville

County Executive Elrich to discuss the grand opening of Samsung Biologics in Rockville and the life sciences industry.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Weekly Media Briefing Set for April 1

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, covering several county topics.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

MCDOT Truck Day Set for May 16 in Rockville

Free family event at MCDOT's Rockville depot lets the public explore county vehicles and vote on painted snowplows, May 16.

MCDOT· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland MCDOT News Releases Update”
Mar 31
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