Everyone, member and nonmember alike, is invited to our events unless otherwise stated. These activities are free unless indicated. Please make a reservation when requested. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:41:21 -0500 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Matt D'Amico, a Baltimore-based planner and urban designer, will provide examples that achieve greater densities and mixed-use within the context of existing neighborhoods, corridors, and commercial centers. Montgomery County Park and Planning Headquarters, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 99FB763E-87AE-4A42-8C7F-CCDD5C2471A9 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0500 This conference brings together landscaping professionals, policy makers and educators to learn and share information about sustainable landscaping practices in the Chesapeake Bay region. Media and Public Affairs Building, 805 21st St., NW, Washington, DC. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html ADACA703-FF8C-46AD-9F90-EBE220155329 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0400 We are partnering with Montgomery County Parks and Planning Commission to remove resprouting stumps and seedlings in Rock Creek Park near Beech Drive and East West Highway, Chevy Chase, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 5FB35EFF-630C-4A01-8A3A-06FDE7F4CC1A Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0400 We are partnering with Montgomery County Parks to remove non-native invasive plant species, restore the native plant communities, and create a living history museum at the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 3FA02722-B6E1-48C0-A944-B6AFB1A3B71B Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0400 Monthly Executive Committee meeting at 103 North Adams Street, Rockville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html ABCD5588-349E-455D-AB16-45B39FAF796F Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0400 Honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a few hours of community service at this historically important area. We are partnering with Montgomery County Parks to remove non-native invasive plant species, restore the native plant communities, and create a living history museum at the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html FCA729C0-9156-4CDA-B62F-0448F71CAE12 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500 This talk will highlight examples of creative and beautiful Rainscapes used to control storm water runoff and present information on how to design and plant these types of landscapes on residential properties. Free. Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 6ECA4727-3D26-4C19-BB70-B7851D884AD4 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0400 Executive Committee Meeting, Mon. Dec. 14, 7:30pm-9:30pmExecutive Committee Meeting, Mon. Dec. 14, 7:30pm-9:30pm http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html E2C81E68-7C0D-4457-AAEB-002F5008E0D8 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:00 -0500 Sandra Clinton is the founder and president of Clinton & Associates, PC, award winning, nationally recognized landscape architects. She will talk about incorporating native plants into designed landscapes using examples from landscape architects on the forefront of this movement. Free. Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html E2521EF1-C91D-4D4F-872B-4CE987FA453A Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0400 We are partnering with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Bird Club to remove invasive plants and return the Blue Mash Nature Trail into a birding hot spot. 20500 Zion Road, Laytonsville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html A948FB18-7FCB-4763-8E1A-D06F39730662 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 We are partnering with Montgomery County Parks and Planning Commission to remove resprouting stumps and seedlings in Rock Creek Park near Beech Drive and East West Highway, Chevy Chase, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 1197BAB9-6D49-4384-BEB4-52AF48659DFD Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500 Richard Klein, president of Community and Environment Defense Services, talks about a new approach, known as Politically Oriented Advocacy, which triples the rate at which citizens win land use and environmental battles. Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html DA546C2C-26DF-4ADC-AD61-6243E594335E Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0400 Monthly Executive Committee meeting at 103 North Adams Street, Rockville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 865AB3FE-C9FF-4E06-AD8C-38408174464D Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:30:00 -0500 We are partnering with Montgomery County Parks to remove non-native invasive plant species, restore the native plant communities, and create a living history museum at the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 5F98B46B-593E-4BCD-97E7-3F6FB0571480 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500 Jil Swearingen will talk about the new Early Detection Distribution Mapping System, which helps invasive plant workers easily report and track invasive plant infestations. Free. Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 71B52274-DECD-43D1-8842-4552472612F1 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0400 This symposium will focus attention on the impact of a local food economy and the importance of locally- and sustainably-produced food on the environment, food quality and safety, and the surrounding community. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html E0CBB4CD-4109-4CAB-B8B0-FDD42C8E3D11 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:30:00 -0500 We are partnering with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Bird Club to remove invasive plants and return the Blue Mash Nature Trail into a birding hot spot. 20500 Zion Road, Laytonsville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 7A735F10-2F09-48AF-B1F0-D6327978F20C Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 We have made significant headway removing invasive plants in Rock Creek Park near Beech Drive and East West Highway, Chevy Chase, MD. We will be planting trees in areas where there isn't any new regrowth of native trees and plants. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html E0328C37-A4E7-49DF-B38F-3D658EEB2407 Sat, 6 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500 Holly Shimizu is the Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden. This program will focus on the ways that gardeners can enhance the health of their landscapes through decisions relating to water, plants, soil, and materials as well as human health and well-being. Free. Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD. http://www.nsf.gov 97B0849C-668E-4A50-B911-CB5A667954F5 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0400 Monthly Executive Committee meeting at 103 North Adams Street, Rockville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 52D03869-B1C2-4622-87C5-6C135E7D1DDF Mon, 8 Mar 2010 19:30:00 -0500 We are partnering with Montgomery County Parks to remove non-native invasive plant species, restore the native plant communities, and create a living history museum at the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html DA1995A0-24E3-49BA-9878-54789C7F6F76 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500 Join us for a beginner's bird walk (7:30 am) followed by invasive plant removal (9 a.m.-11am) at the Blue Mash Nature Trail, 20500 Zion Road, Laytonsville, MD. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/calendar.html 3533D9C5-C719-45E0-ABA1-00174D776BD0 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500