4th Annual Interfaith Forum February 15
The Muddy Branch Alliance hosts its 4th annual Interfaith Forum showcasing the work of faith congregations striving to protect the environment. For more information, see this page
Montgomery County, MD approves styrofoam packaging ban
On January 20, 2015, the Montgomery County Council passed legislation banning styrofoam packaging (with some exceptions) and requiring the use of recyclable or compostable materials in its place. See the rest of this article here
Native plant garden at Rachel Carson Elementary School is open!
Gracefully Green designed a native plant garden for the courtyard at Rachel Carson Elementary School in Gaithersburg, MD. The garden was installed this fall and officially opened in December. Read about it here
Brookside Gardens Hosts 11th Annual Green Matters Symposium
On February 27, Brookside Gardens convenes its annual Green Matters Symposium. This year’s topic is “Protecting our Pollinators.” Read more about the event at Brookside Gardens’ website
Takoma Park passes polystyrene eating ware ban
Takoma Park will become the first area government entity to implement a comprehensive ban on Styrofoam cups, to-go packaging and other polystyrene eating ware in restaurants and retailers such as supermarkets. See the rest of this article here
Gracefully Green is on the Bus!
Gracefully Green, LLC is among 60 businesses in Montgomery County that have been certified as Green Businesses by the County, after a rigorous application process to confirm that our practices conserve water and energy and protect the environment. The County…
Saving the world, one yard at a time
Adrian Higgins in the Washington Post explains ecological design, as described by Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy in their new book, “The Living Landscape.” See the rest of this article here
Soil as Carbon Storehouse: New Weapon in Climate Fight?
The world’s cultivated soils have resulted in significant carbon loss to the atmosphere. Restoring soils could be a way to combat climate change. See the rest of this article here
Ecological Landscaping Conference, Feb. 26-27
The Ecological Landscaping Association presents its annual conference in Springfield, MA, February 26 & 27, 2014 See the rest of this article here
Muddy Branch Alliance Hosts Interfaith Workshop
The Muddy Branch Alliance, a watershed conservation group based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is hosting an Interfaith Workshop on meeting environmental challenges and the role of faith groups. See the rest of this article here