Green events calendar for January in the DC area
Jan. 7 - First Thursday Happy Hour with Bethesda Green
Where: Redwood restaurant, in the Bethesda Lane pedestrian mall, 7121 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
When: 5-8 p.m.
Jan. 9 - Urban Composting
Break it down! Who knew composting in the city could be so easy? Cindy Olson from Eco-Coach will teach you how to compost with no smell, no fuss, and no muss.
Where: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 11 a.m., Free (but please RSVP to classes@greatergoods.com)
Jan. 9 - ECycling at Whole Foods in Bethesda
They will NOT accept televisions at this event.
Where: 5269 River Road, Bethesda, Md. 20816
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free
Jan. 10 - RainScapes, Rain Gardens and Conservation
Ann English is a Rainscapes Program Planning Specialist with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Rainscapes help to solve problems caused by too much stormwater runoff. Her talk will highlight examples of creative and beautiful Rainscapes and present information on how to design and plant these types of landscapes on residential properties.
Where: Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Md.
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Free
Jan. 12 - Green Business Certification Courses begin at Montgomery College
Jan. 14 - Green Incentives
Join us to learn how greening your home can save you money. Cindy Olson from Eco-Coach will cover alternative green energy sources in your area, tax credits and rebates, and other financial incentives.
Where: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 7 p.m., Free (but please RSVP to classes@greatergoods.com)
Jan. 16 - Moving Toward Native
Sandra Clinton is the founder and president of Clinton & Associates, PC, award winning, nationally recognized landscape architects. Clinton & Associates utilizes sustainable practices integrating renewable materials and native plants in their projects. Increasing the diversity of plant and animal habitats in our gardents encourages the return of bees, birds, and butterflies. She will speak about incorporating native plants into designed landscapes using examples from landscape architects on the forefront of this movement including Roberto Burle Marx; Oehme, van Sweden & Associates; Jeff Charlesworth; and Clinton & Associates.
Where: Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Md.
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Free
Jan. 16 - Seal the Deal - Weatherproofing Your Home
That space heater just isn't cutting it! If your house or apartment is uncomfortably cold in the winter, then this class is for you. You will learn cost effective ways to make your space more comfortable during cold weather. Caulking, window films, weatherstripping, and insulation will be covered.
Where: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 11 a.m., Free (but please RSVP to classes@greatergoods.com)
Jan. 18 - Gardening for Wildlife
Sheila Emond, proprietor of the Wild Bird Center in Wheaton, will give a presentation on natural methods of improving the habitat in suburban back yards in order to attract desirable wildlife. Topics will include using native plants to attract birds, butterflies and beneficial insects, supplemental feeding, and features in addition to food such as water, shelter and nesting sites. Preferences of local summer and winter birds will be presented, as well as ways to assist migrating birds. A few bird-feeding myths will be busted!
Where: Brookside Gardens Visitor Center, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
When: 8-9 pm Free
Jan. 19 - Discussion on the Copenhagen Conference
Rabbi Warren Stone from Temple Emanuel in Kensington will discuss his experience as an official delegate at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Where: Bethesda Green, 2nd floor, 4825 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Md.
When: 12-1:30 p.m.
Jan. 23 - Healthy Homes
Create a healthy home for your children & family. Learn how to improve your indoor air quality, and reduce your children's risk of asthma & allergies.
Where: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 11 a.m., Free (but please RSVP to classes@greatergoods.com)
Jan. 30 - Fourth Annual Washington Gardener Seed Exchange
Sponsored by Washington Gardener Magazine.
Where: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
When: 12pm – 4pm
Where: Redwood restaurant, in the Bethesda Lane pedestrian mall, 7121 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
When: 5-8 p.m.
Jan. 9 - Urban Composting
Break it down! Who knew composting in the city could be so easy? Cindy Olson from Eco-Coach will teach you how to compost with no smell, no fuss, and no muss.
Where: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 11 a.m., Free (but please RSVP to classes@greatergoods.com)
Jan. 9 - ECycling at Whole Foods in Bethesda
They will NOT accept televisions at this event.
Where: 5269 River Road, Bethesda, Md. 20816
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free
Jan. 10 - RainScapes, Rain Gardens and Conservation
Ann English is a Rainscapes Program Planning Specialist with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Rainscapes help to solve problems caused by too much stormwater runoff. Her talk will highlight examples of creative and beautiful Rainscapes and present information on how to design and plant these types of landscapes on residential properties.
Where: Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Md.
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Free
Jan. 12 - Green Business Certification Courses begin at Montgomery College
Jan. 14 - Green Incentives
Join us to learn how greening your home can save you money. Cindy Olson from Eco-Coach will cover alternative green energy sources in your area, tax credits and rebates, and other financial incentives.
Where: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 7 p.m., Free (but please RSVP to classes@greatergoods.com)
Jan. 16 - Moving Toward Native
Sandra Clinton is the founder and president of Clinton & Associates, PC, award winning, nationally recognized landscape architects. Clinton & Associates utilizes sustainable practices integrating renewable materials and native plants in their projects. Increasing the diversity of plant and animal habitats in our gardents encourages the return of bees, birds, and butterflies. She will speak about incorporating native plants into designed landscapes using examples from landscape architects on the forefront of this movement including Roberto Burle Marx; Oehme, van Sweden & Associates; Jeff Charlesworth; and Clinton & Associates.
Where: Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Md.
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Free
Jan. 16 - Seal the Deal - Weatherproofing Your Home
That space heater just isn't cutting it! If your house or apartment is uncomfortably cold in the winter, then this class is for you. You will learn cost effective ways to make your space more comfortable during cold weather. Caulking, window films, weatherstripping, and insulation will be covered.
Where: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 11 a.m., Free (but please RSVP to classes@greatergoods.com)
Jan. 18 - Gardening for Wildlife
Sheila Emond, proprietor of the Wild Bird Center in Wheaton, will give a presentation on natural methods of improving the habitat in suburban back yards in order to attract desirable wildlife. Topics will include using native plants to attract birds, butterflies and beneficial insects, supplemental feeding, and features in addition to food such as water, shelter and nesting sites. Preferences of local summer and winter birds will be presented, as well as ways to assist migrating birds. A few bird-feeding myths will be busted!
Where: Brookside Gardens Visitor Center, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
When: 8-9 pm Free
Jan. 19 - Discussion on the Copenhagen Conference
Rabbi Warren Stone from Temple Emanuel in Kensington will discuss his experience as an official delegate at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Where: Bethesda Green, 2nd floor, 4825 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Md.
When: 12-1:30 p.m.
Jan. 23 - Healthy Homes
Create a healthy home for your children & family. Learn how to improve your indoor air quality, and reduce your children's risk of asthma & allergies.
Where: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 11 a.m., Free (but please RSVP to classes@greatergoods.com)
Jan. 30 - Fourth Annual Washington Gardener Seed Exchange
Sponsored by Washington Gardener Magazine.
Where: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
When: 12pm – 4pm
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