Maryland Permaculture Design Certification Course (Weekend Series)

Small animal husbandry, Aquaculture, Homesteading, Renewable energy, Urban/Suburban Food Production, Local Ecosystem, Eco-gardening/farming

Silver Spring Hosts Trees Matter Symposium

Tree experts will discuss the efforts towards planting and protecting trees.

County Urges Residents to Participate in Car Free Day

Montgomery County residents can win prizes Monday morning at several local transit centers and metro stations.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

Maryland Power Plant Emissions Decline But Not for Reasons You Might Think

The sharp decline is the sixth-highest in the country.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Powerful: Free Cash Available to Lower Your Electric Bill

Organization Groundswell has helped a group of Bethesda-area homeowners make their homes more energy efficient without breaking the bank.

Stunning Photos of New LEED Gold Science Building at Potomac's German School

Just what does a LEED Gold building look like? Take a look.

Montgomery County Recycles More Than Any Other Place in Maryland

County officials hope to recycle 70 percent of all waste by the year 2020.

DC Government Looks to Wind for Part of its Electricity

A third of the power used by the government in DC could come from wind sources.

Celebrate Earth Day and Green Week in Montgomery County

Learn more about Earth Day and Green Week events near Potomac.

Pepco Offers 2,000 Free Trees for Arbor Day

The 2-to-4-foot free trees will be delivered directly to recipients' properties.

Hey Potomac, Turn off Your Lights

Earth Hour is 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Will you be turning off your lights?

Some Rural Democrats Join Republicans in Opposition to Gas Tax Plan

O’Malley proposed the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013, which would decrease the gas tax on consumers and, in its place, tack on a wholesale gas tax of 4 percent to be phased in over the next two years.

Wayside Brownies Study Water Conservation

Brownie Troop No. 4843 participated in the H2O Summit last weekend to learn more about water and conservation issues.

Groundbreaking Set for Scotland Rec Center

The new recreation center is slated to be finished by the fall of 2014.

Clean up the Creek on April 6

Join the Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup on Saturday, April 6.

Saving Water: Resources for Homeowners and Families in Potomac

From simple everyday changes to purchasing water-efficient appliances, here's how homeowners and families can save water and protect our local environment.

Electric Car Charging Stations Near Potomac

Find out where the electric car charging stations are along your route and at your destination.

Leggett Op-Ed Seeks Support of Montgomery Tree Canopy Bill

The Montgomery County Executive wrote an op-ed for The Gazette, hoping to garner support for a bill to fund the replacement of trees lost to development.

Bottle Tax: Improve Recycling Rates Around Chesapeake Bay, or Inconvenience?

The General Assembly is considering bills in the House and Senate that would require consumers to pay a refundable deposit on all cans and bottles.

20 Easy Ways to Save Money by Going Green in Potomac

Here is a list of ways to live a greener lifestyle, plus some resources to help you go green right here in Potomac.

News Nearby: Town Hall in Chevy Chase Renovated for Energy Efficiency

A grant helped the Town of Somerset improve the energy efficiency of its historic town hall building via standard renovations applicable to typical older homes.

Last Chance: Color Maryland Green Contest

Entries in this children's art contest must be postmarked by close of business March 1.

DC Green Initiative Could Have Big Impact on Commuters

The DC mayor wants to reduce commuter trips by 50 percent as part of making the capital the nation's "healthiest, greenest and most livable city."

Three Hours to Take a 30 Minute Trip on D.C. Roads?

New report ranks D.C. as No. 1 on its "Planning Time Index."