Montgomery County has announced a series of environmentally friendly initiatives and events to celebrate April as “Earth Month.” The goal is to promote county-wide sustainability, conservation and eco-friendliness.
This Earth Month’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet,” which “focuses on engaging governments, institutions, businesses and people to join actions to take care of the planet,” per the county’s press release.
The activities will take place over the course of April, and include a 2-day GreenFest at Brookside Gardens, several clean-ups and a tree planting event. A few different events will also be held on Earth Day, which is April 22.
“Earth Month is a time to recommit ourselves to the importance of protecting our precious and vulnerable environment,” said County Executive Marc Elrich in a press release. “Montgomery County is making progress toward our Climate Action Plan goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2027 and 100 percent by 2035. Jurisdictions around our nation and the world, including The White House, have taken notice of what we are achieving. This month and throughout the year, I encourage all community members and businesses to commit themselves to our sustainability efforts and take part in all of the County’s activities and initiatives to combat climate change.”
Some of the county-sponsored events this Earth Month are:
- GreenFest takes place over two days, in two locations. Saturday, GreenFest in the Gardens hosts events at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. Sunday, GreenFest in the City takes place at Marian Fryer Plaza in Downtown Wheaton.
GreenFest in the Gardens. Saturday, April 22: Events Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. Sunday, April 23: Activities at GreenFest in the City at Marian Fryer Plaza in Downtown Wheaton. - Montgomery Parks Volunteer Park Cleanups and Events.
- Nature Centers hosting native plant sales. Purchase native plants online through the Maydale Nature Classroom in Colesville for pickup on Saturday, April 29.
- Stream and Park Cleanups throughout the month. View schedule and register if interested.
- Long Branch Earth Day. Saturday, April 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn more and RSVP.
- Something Awesome: Earth Month Edition at Black Hill Visitor Center includes self-led family activities. Saturday, April 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Register online here
- Earth Day trash clean up at Black Hill Visitor Center. Saturday, April 22. Learn more and register online.
The complete list of county-sponsored events this Earth Month can be found here.
Wishing all County residents a Happy Earth Month. Montgomery County will celebrate April as “Earth Month” with special events promoting sustainability, conservation and eco-friendliness. Learn more at: https://t.co/yvF3KXq5EG pic.twitter.com/a8rKDltLTR
— Sidney Katz (@MC_Council_Katz) April 1, 2023
