🌿 Sip, stroll and explore with Montgomery Parks this September! From native plant sales to Etch and Sip craft brews, a women’s fire-making class, wildflower walks and more—there's something for everyone! 🍻🌼 ow.ly/bbjy50Tmx53

Montgomery County's Department of Transportation celebrates #HispanicHeritage Month.

Join us in Wheaton for Montgomery County's first Hispanic Heritage Month Festival & Health Fair! Enjoy live music, kids' activities, a free health fair with 50+ vendors, and a fun hora loca! lhiinfo.org/hhm/ 🎉 🗓️ Oct 6, 2024 📍 2425 Reedie Dr., Wheaton, MD ⏰ 12-5 PM

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the rich culture, history and incredible contributions of our Hispanic community in Montgomery County. Join us in honoring the voices, stories and achievements that make our county vibrant!

Transfer Station Closure. The Transfer Station and Upper Lot drop off areas will be closed until 3:00 p.m. today.

Happy #SepticSmart Week! This week keep an eye out for the tips and info we'll be sharing about the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems. 🚽 🚰 🚿

Join Enjoy the Anacostia again for this years Festival del Rio at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, September 21st from 10AM-4PM Únase a Enjoy the Anacostia nuevamente para el Festival del Río de este año en Bladensburg Waterfront Park, el 21 de septiembre de 10AM a 4PM.

🌿 Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection from Sept. 14-21! Join us for events highlighting environmental contributions & progress in Montgomery County. From clean-ups to kayaking, there’s something for everyone! 🌎💚 Learn more & get involved: ow.ly/T90y50ToNrX

Cindy McCabe, our Director of Renewable Energy Programs, attended a focus group led by Univ. of Maryland at the Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection office. It was a great opportunity to collaborate and discuss innovative solutions for renewable energy! 🌱💡 #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

Here's your #SepticSmartWeek Tip of the Day - Think at the sink! What goes down the drain has a BIG impact on your septic system. Avoid harsh chemicals and use cleaners/detergents in moderation! 🚰 Learn more at epa.gov/septic

🌿 It’s Latino Conservation Week! 🎉 From Sept. 14-21, join Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection in celebrating the Latino community’s contributions to environmental protection. Enjoy clean-ups, hikes, kayaking & more! Let’s protect our natural spaces together. 🌳 More info: ow.ly/EN1W50TqabR

💧 Celebrating 4 years of impact at St. Catherine Laboure! 🌿 Since 2021, the community has transformed 10 acres with rain gardens, trees, and rain barrels, thanks to 60+ volunteers. Let’s keep growing! 🌱💪 #HispanicHeritageMonth Read more: mygreenmontgomery.org/2024/st-cather…

Did you know there are multiple ways to use and move fall leaves? Meet Lucky the Leaf! 🍁 Lucky will be sharing 7 Pro Leaf Tips throughout the fall🍂! Want to get a headstart on learning what you can do with fall leaves? Learn more at bit.ly/3z7LctK #LeavetheLeaves

Join members of the Montgomery County 'Beyond Plastics' group on September 21 at Wheaton Library to learn about the environmental impact of single-use plastics, and how you can reduce their use! For details visit the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD) event page: mcpl.libnet.info/event/11415476

This #PollutionPreventionWeek, we're looking back at tips from a press release from September 19, 2000. Back then were all about reducing printer paper to prevent pollution in the workplace 📄 and using this new thing called email instead. 📧 😆

For this year's #PollutionPreventionWeek, we’ve shifted our focus to energy-efficient meetings, eco-friendly products, and smarter recycling strategies. ⚡💻 What workplace sustainability practices are you proud of? Let us know!

How to make sure your EV battery performs at its best: Don’t charge it too much or leave it with a low state of charge. Try to keep your battery between 20%-80% on average. 🚗 🔋 Learn more: montgomerycountymd.gov/zev #ElectrifyYourRide

#DidYouKnow Switching to public transportation can reduce your carbon footprint by nearly 10% per year? It’s an easy way to contribute to a cleaner, greener environment. 🚍🌍 #GreenFactFriday #SustainableTransport

.Leaders in Energy is holding its 10th Green Jobs event on September 25th. It is a virtual, interactive event focusing on the latest green jobs research and growth opportunities, recruiting, entrepreneurship, and more. Learn more and register ➡️ bit.ly/3XzuH1P

Did you know that improperly disposed batteries can cause fires? 🔥 Keep batteries🔋 out of your trash! Instead, bring your #batteries (alkaline, lithium batteries, lead-acid, and more) to the HHW drop-off area at the MoCo Shady Grove Processing Facility & Transfer Station.