Celebrate spring and Croydon Creek Nature Center’s 17th anniversary at its annual Spring Festival and Native Plant Sale. The free, family-friendly festival will be held 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 27. Enjoy a live animal show from Reptile Wonders, face painting by Kids Party Face, games, crafts and other activities, including
Design work continues on a project to restore and stabilize a portion of the stream in Bullards Park, at Roxboro and Calvert roads in the West End neighborhood. Construction on the project is anticipated to begin in June and take six months to complete. It includes restoring and enhancing approximately
Rockville will turn out the lights in observance of Earth Hour, an international effort in support of climate change action. Earth Hour encourages people to turn off all non-essential lights in their homes and businesses for one hour, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The city will participate by
The 49th anniversary of Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and Rockville will mark it with a monthlong celebration beginning in March and including the following activities — most of them free — aimed at environmental sustainability: March 25: The Mayor and Council issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Hour and
Tax-Free Presidents Day Weekend Returns Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a water heater, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend. From Feb. 16-18, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6 percent sales tax: •
Feb. 22 is Deadline for Nominations for Environmental Awards The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 for awards to be presented during Earth Month
Rockville’s RainScape Rebates program now offers cash rebates for removing pavement and replacing it with permeable pavers. Eligible single-family homeowners and non-profits, including religious institutions, private schools, and homeowners’ associations, can receive rebates of up to $2,500 for replacing pavement with permeable pavers. The program offers $1,200, or $4 per
In an effort to mitigate the increasing impact of a growing white-tailed deer population on the community, Rockville will spend the next year and a half developing a deer-culling pilot program for fall 2020. The Mayor and Council directed staff to develop the pilot program at their Jan. 7 meeting.
The City of Rockville plans to mark Earth Month in April by giving away 300 trees to celebrate its 30th consecutive year designated as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The “300 for the 30th” giveaway will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at
The City of Rockville plans to mark Earth Month in April by giving away 300 trees to celebrate its 30th consecutive year receiving a Tree City USA designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The “300 for the 30th” giveaway will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with public hearings and work sessions focused on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget that prioritizes the Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing. The proposed budget
Clocks move forward an hour this month, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9 — an ideal reminder for homeowners to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Community members and readers of “Rockville Reports” will notice a new look for the City of Rockville beginning this month as Rockville rolls out a new branding identity. The Mayor and Council approved the new branding in July. Since then,
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