As you may know Montgomery County has ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Did you know?
Montgomery County has achieved carbon neutrality of County government operations since FY2016 through a combination of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and offsets
Montgomery County is the 4th largest purchaser of clean energy amongst local governments and 31th among all major organizations tracked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.
Tonight check out
Cocktail Partner: True Respite Brewing Company will join us to share a recipe and discuss their sustainability efforts. (Buying local is a sustainability goal.)
Please note that while the program is open to all ages, the drinking of alcohol is limited to viewers age 21 and older.
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 11am-2pm
Location: Lake Needwood Trails at Rock Creek Regional Park,
Lake Needwood Trails
15700 Needwood Lake Circle
Derwood, Maryland 20855
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Hike Rock Creek Regional Park, take in views of Lake Needwood, and enjoy local craft beer, nonalcoholic drinks, food, and games.
Start at the hiker-biker trail parking lot at Lake Needwood. True Respite Brewing will have beers for purchase at the halfway point of the hike and at the post-event festival. Additional food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from O’Boy Pizza. Participants can also enjoy games and live music by Capital Effect after completing the hike. Adults and children welcome!
Go Electric
Saturday, March 19, 10am – 4pm
North Campus Drive Montgomery College, Rockville
Check out electric cars and buses, exchange old lightbulbs for free LEDs, learn about solar power, battery-powered leaf blowers and mowers, green energy financing, recycle small appliances, and more!
- Check out a Ride On electric bus–bring the kids!
- Enjoy sustainable and plant-based food!
- Bring your old lightbulbs and get up to 3 free LEDs
- Tour electric cars in person and learn about car charging systems
- Learn about solar charging for your building and installation incentives
- Switch from fossil fuels to sustainable electric sources and save $$
- Check out County green energy initiatives
