Celebrate spring at Croydon Creek Nature Center’s annual Spring Festival and Native Plant Sale. The free, family-friendly festival will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 28.
The Mayor and Council on March 19 honored a Rockville-based company and an educator with Environmental Excellence Awards recommended by the city’s Environment Commission.
“The World of Nature” premieres at the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery with an opening reception at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25. See Vicky Arana’s tree paintings, mixed-media assemblage by Lisa A. Tayerle and Lynda Andrews-Barry’s new media installation.
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 24. The city will participate by
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, and Rockville will mark it with a celebration beginning in March and including the following activities aimed at environmental sustainability: March 19: The Mayor and Council issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Hour and Earth Day in Rockville. March 24: Earth Hour. See the ticker,
Rockville’s forestry staff will help the University of Maryland conduct a study on the effects of parasites on the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect pest that is devastating ash trees across the eastern United States. Ash borer infestation is peaking in Rockville, requiring that hundreds of ash trees be
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.
Building on the success of the previous two years, the Rockville Environment Commission is again partnering with nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (formerly MD SUN) on a third solar co-op.
Deadline for Nominations for Environmental Excellence Awards is Feb. 22 The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability.
The Mayor and Council voted unanimously on a proposed ban in the City of Rockville on the use of polystyrene in food plates, trays, containers or in loose fill for shipping packages.
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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