Did you know? A federal tax credit that provides 30% of the cost of a residential solar installation is going away after 2025. Act now to take advantage of the savings! Save the date for a solar info session with Civic Works on 8/6 at 7pm. Register at civicworks.com/rsvp-columbia…
Condo & townhome communities -- this grant is for you! The Community Charging Connections grant offers up to $10,000 to reimburse HOAs for costs associated w adding EV chargers for community use on common property. Deadline to apply is 7/31: ow.ly/tW0W50Wxhor
When you buy local food, you reduce the distance your meals travel, cut transportation emissions, and support Howard County farmers. It’s a simple choice that strengthens your community and protects the planet. Find a farmers’ market near you: howardcountyeda.org/living-h…
Live Green Howard newsletter: July issue highlights include a new partnership with Columbia Association, timelines for expiring federal green incentives, and more! Don't miss the jam-packed events calendar! Read all about it at conta.cc/4f1ZjS4
Mark your calendars for a Master Gardener talk, "Gardening in a Warming Climate," at the Glenwood Library on June 11 at 7pm. Registration is required and open now at howardcounty.librarycalendar…
How often do you walk instead of drive for local errands? Here in HoCo we have over 343 miles of sidewalks - getting around is easier than you think! Plus, walking is a great way to stay healthy, save $$$, and reduce your emissions. Check out WalkHoward: walkhoward.org/
Visit the Landfill 8am-4pm during the next two Saturdays for Bag-It Days from HoCo's Bureau of Environmental Services! Bring a shovel, gloves, and a container to fill up with HoCoGro for just $1 per container, cash only. Get all the details at conta.cc/43cIIVW
Join us at Catholic U in D.C. on Saturday (5/10) for the #HealthyHomesFair, a free expo where you can explore ways to increase your home's comfort & efficiency while reducing emissions. Get free tix @ bit.ly/HHF2025, then make a plan to carpool or use public transit!
Although April has ended, we're still getting reports from #20MinuteCleanup participants! Pam Franks and Pearl Seidman collected four bags of trash in Oakland Mills, spending a cumulative 3 hours together on their litter cleanup!
We're all smiles about the results of St. John's Lane Elementary School's #20MinuteCleanup. Thank you to the 25 students and 3 staff members who collected more than 4 pounds of trash from the school grounds!
A special #20MinuteCleanup shout out to the Ellicott City H Mart. H Mart staff recently transformed the litter-laden ravine and pond area just beyond their parking lot into a clean and green haven. See how you can do the same in your own neighborhood: livegreenhoward.com/recyclin…
Last Saturday was a day of inspiration, connection, learning, and celebrating all things sustainability! Thanks to all the sponsors, vendors, and attendees who made GreenFest 2025 a success! See more photos at ow.ly/rJUx50VAQtL
Curious about solar energy? 🌞
Howard County is partnering with nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to help residents learn more about solar. Attend the SUN workshop at GreenFest:
📅Saturday, April 12, 1pm
📣HCC, Academic Commons Room AC116
switchtogether.com/en/solar/…
GreenFest is nearly here! Find all the details on Howard County's largest Earth Month celebration in a special edition of the Live Green Howard newsletter at conta.cc/4iausCK
Thurs., April 3: The chief scientist of The Nature Conservancy, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, is coming to Columbia to talk climate science! interfaithchesapeake.org/fai…
The program is hosted by Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake and funded by a 2024 PREP grant.