The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland, Maryland Black Mayors, Inc., and the Anacostia Watershed Society are pleased to invite homeowners of Brentwood, Colmar Manor, and Fairmount Heights to attend this free workshop. Cost: Free! Where: VIRTUAL via Zoom When: Tuesday, February 22nd, 7:00 – 8:00 pm OVERVIEW: Learn about how to receive free rain barrels and landscaping projects at your home! Attendees will hear about the Maryland Black Mayors Advancing Stormwater Management project which has funding for homeowners who qualify to receive free rain barrels, native gardens, and/or trees installed at their property! Learn about why stormwater is an environmental concern and what you can do to be part of the clean water solution! Pre-registration is required. Use this link to register: https://go.umd.edu/qTy Questions: Email Natalia Sanchez at nsanchez@umd.edu Event flier available a...
Colmar Manor Green Team will meet via Zoom on Monday, January 24th at 7pm. Special guest Mike Hunninghake, Program Manager for Sustainable Maryland UMD, will review our Action Plan and assist us plan for the future. View the current plan at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AnS37-XMf6MuGmTwk5Ak551RwnpOKcwkR9sqETqHo9g/edit#gid=1012364486 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8904308378?pwd=UUJaT1VKLzNXS3h1MHdkMHo3YXpsZz09 Meeting ID: 890 430 8378 Passcode: 3611 Join by telephone at 301-715-8592
Why should you attend?? Our goal is to help bring out or enrich your inner green thumb. We’ll provide practical and proven growing methods for plants that grow well in our zone which will include vegetables, herbs and their flower companions. After this workshop you should be able to start and maintain a garden from scratch using raised beds, containers or planting directly into the ground. BONUS: You can purchase locally grown, open-pollinated, heirloom and native seeds to get your garden off to a good start. EXTRA BONUS: Free seeds with purchase of your summer favorites to help get started even faster. Your presenter, Linda L. Jones, Elements of Nature, will help you to grow and nurture your inner green thumb and have a fun and delightful talk about organic and sustainable gardening practices. Linda will share her tips for starting and maintaining gardens as well as identifying and preventing common problems gardeners share in their gardening experiences....