Watch out for and take action when you see climbing vines that can damage or kill trees. Common vines such as English ivy, grape vine and euonymus pose serious risks to tree health, despite their attractive appearance. These climbing plants can harm trees by attaching tightly to bark, overtaking limbs and
The Rockville Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 17 with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $15 for customers using their federal nutrition benefits. The market will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 22, in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and
Eagle Scout candidate Jack Zincke and his team recently completed renovations of the fire pit at Croydon Creek Nature Center at 852 Avery Road. The project expanded the fire pit to improve accessibility and safety, while adding new benches to increase seating capacity around the fire. Their efforts have significantly
Members of the Rockville City Police Department, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will be honored for their service to the community at the 36th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards on Tuesday, June 3 at Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen
The Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series will host a presentation in May on historic preservation and Rockville’s latest designated historic site, and Peerless presents a look in June at Rockville’s freedmen community of Middle Lane. Join Peerless Rockville at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at Glenview Mansion at
Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and participate in the renewable revolution: Join Capital Area Switch Together to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop of your home or small business. Switch Together will be the topic of a Climate Solutions Speaker Series session
Small energy-saving habit changes and upgrades can help you save money, be cool and stay comfortable all summer long. Try these when the weather gets warm: Find more resources and tips at montgomeryenergyconnection.org.
Join the City of Rockville at the Healthy Homes Fair from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Pryzbyla Center at Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE in Washington, D.C. Look for the city’s booth at the free expo, which features over 100 exhibitors and opportunities to learn how homes
Rockville offers free food scrap drop-off sites to make composting easy, help keep valuable materials out of landfills and reduce excessive greenhouse gas emissions. Compost Correctly Food scraps drop-offs are accessible 24/7. Follow the signs when dropping off scraps at Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway; Rockville Senior Center,
June 16-22 is National Pollinator Week. Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and other garden helpers play an important role in the food chain by fertilizing plants that produce seeds, berries, fruits and other plant foods. But pollinators worldwide are in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and pesticides.
Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment
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