Campers in Croydon Creek Nature Center’s Conservation Service Learning program in July designed and painted an environmentally friendly message on a snowplow blade used by Department of Public Works trucks. The “Don’t Be Salty, Save Our Streams” message seeks to spread the word about protecting our wildlife and environment by
Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. With hurricane season here, it’s important to know the risk and be prepared to reduce the impact of potential flooding. Rockville provides a variety of resources to prevent and prepare for flooding. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/flooding to:
A state grant is helping Rockville meet the goals of its Climate Action Plan with funding to convert city facilities to LED lighting. Upgrades are in progress at the Rockville Senior Center and Twinbrook Community Recreation Center using grants from the Maryland Energy Administration’s Maryland Smart Energy Communities program, and
Rockville’s annual Fall Tree Giveaway will open for online registration at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at www.rockvillemd.gov/treegiveaway. Registrants will be able to pick up their trees from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. Trees will be available to City of Rockville residents
The City of Rockville is experiencing delays in collecting residents’ yard waste. If your yard waste is not collected on your normal collection day, please leave it at the curb until a crew collects it later that week. Stay in the know. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash for collection status updates and for
Rockville to Join Metro D.C. Communities in Calling for Water Conservation The City of Rockville is asking residents and businesses to conserve water under a regional drought watch issued today by the Drought Coordination Committee of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The metropolitan Washington region, which contains nearly six
A new online resource from the city’s Environmental Management Division features incentive programs to help community members play their part in Rockville reaching its Climate Action Plan goals. The resource highlights the variety of energy, solar, electric vehicle and flood protection incentive programs available from the City of Rockville, Montgomery
The Mayor and Council and the city’s Environment Commission honored two community members and a condominium association in May with Environmental Excellence Awards recognizing contributions to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Terry Pinkston received the Carl Henn Environmental Excellence Award for Outstanding Individual Environmental Stewardship for planting wildlife habitat at
Rockville’s flooding guide, “Go With the Flow: A Homeowner’s Guide to Responsible Stormwater Solutions” is now available at www.rockvillemd.gov/flooding. The guide features information about reducing flooding impacts to your home and neighborhood and is available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. It provides helpful tips if you are experiencing flooding
Following a handwritten invitation from a Silver Spring International Middle School student, Natasha Shangold, the City of Rockville’s forestry inspector, found herself in front of Delia Dunlap’s eighth-period Model United Nations class, where she discussed invasive species and the importance of local ecosystems. The first-day-of-spring visit was sparked by a
Rockville has been named the best small city for livability in Maryland, according to WalletHub rankings released this week. WalletHub compared 1,318 cities in the U.S. across five key dimensions: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and
Rockville’s candy bowl is filled to the brim with events for all ages. Register at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration for events with a course number.
For Close to 50 Years, Drive Has Encouraged Heartfelt Giving For nearly a half-century, through the Holiday Drive, the city has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy
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