Town of Colmar Manor, Maryland

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.  Linda has over

Join Mayor & Council February 8, 2022 at 7pmVia Zoom Link https://tinyurl.com/yeu3mjz6 Meeting ID: 826 7950 6698 Passcode: 3611 If you have any questions please call town hall at 301-277-4920 ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` Únase a la Alcaldesa y al Consejo 8 de Febrero de 2022 a las 7pm Vía Zoom Link https://tinyurl.com/yeu3mjz6 Meeting ID: 826 7950 6698 Passcode: 3611   Si tiene preguntas comuníquese con la alcaldía al 301-277-4920  

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

  Residents,   Washington Gas’ has an outstanding paid utility and construction training career opportunity that is scheduled to start on February 14th (see the attached Utility and Construction Training Program). Training slots are still available. The Prince George’s Community College’s Team Builders has asked us to help them identify participants. They are seeking referrals from faith-based, community-based and local government leaders.   If you are interested in participating in the training program and attend a recruitment session February 9th at 5:00pm, Please contact the town hall. More info at http://colmarmanor.org/images/2022-02-09_Utility_and_Construction_Training_Program.pdf     Residentes,   Washington Gas tiene una excelente oportunidad de carrera de capacitación en construcción y servicios públicos pagada que está programada para comenzar el 14 de febrero (consulte el Programa de capacitación en construcción y servicios públicos adjunto). Las plazas de formación todavía