Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants. Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees and up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all rebate options. Eligible properties
When the holiday feast is finished, don’t pour fats, oils and grease, i.e., FOG, down the drain. FOG, including sauces, gravy and salad dressings, can trap solids, form hard deposits and clog pipes, causing basement backups, sewer overflows and costly damage to city infrastructure and private property. Before washing dishes,
America Recycles Day is Friday, Nov. 15. Follow these tips to make sure you recycle right every day: To learn more about recycling in Rockville, including special collections and food scraps drop-off sites, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust awarded the city a grant of $181,720 to plant more than 950 trees in the southern section of RedGate Park and Arboretum. This is the second year in a row Rockville has received funding to help with reforestation efforts at RedGate. In spring, nearly 1,500 trees
Rockville Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Glenn Maggard (above, center, with Zoë Goodson, a regulatory and compliance engineer with the Maryland Department of the Environment, at left, and Assistant Superintendent James Boone, at right) accepted on behalf of the city the Silver Drop Award, celebrating 25 years of membership in the
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect native to eastern Asia that can damage crops has recently spread throughout Maryland. This pest, also known as Lycorma delicatula, does not bite or sting and is primarily a nuisance pest in home gardens, but is considered a threat to agriculture. Maryland residents are
Celebrate Energy Action Month in October and Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and do your part to tackle climate change. What You Can Do Visit the Montgomery Energy Connection at www.montgomeryenergyconnection.org to find actions, resources, activities and events for all ages to help lower utility bills, keep money
The Montgomery County H20 Summit in November will offer a deep dive into urban watersheds. The summit, from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, in Derwood, offers an opportunity to learn from experts, connect with neighbors who share a passion for protecting
Celebrate Montgomery County Community Service Month in October by volunteering in a city park. Help remove litter from Rockville streams and protect our waterways by joining a stream cleanup. Want to go at your own pace? Adopt a local stream and host your own cleanups. Find cleanups and register or
Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning Monday, Oct. 14. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day of their collection period, but no earlier than
City Facilities to Close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Rockville City Hall will operate as normal Tuesday, Feb. 11. All other city facilities will close at 6 p.m. Out of an abundance of caution, City Hall and all City
The Rockville Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the Town Center Master Plan during their Jan. 27 meeting, marking the final step of a nearly two-year process to shape the future of the city’s downtown core. The decision comes almost exactly
City government, including City Hall and most city facilities will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will be open for regular hours on Feb. 17. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter for details. All other city
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