• Solar Webinar: Overview of Maryland’s Proposed Changes to Net Energy Metering

    Online

    Join Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to learn about an ongoing working group at the Public Service Commission (PSC) on the next phase of Maryland’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. Maryland's RELIEF act recently mandated the PSC to develop and implement a new NEM tariff by July 1, 2027. Since then, SUN, solar industry groups, and... Read more »

  • Howard County Food Gleaning Facilitation

    Harriet Tubman Cultural Center 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

    The Howard County Food Council invites farmers, community gardeners, food retailers/processors, organizations working with volunteers, and food pantry staff to a facilitated food gleaning exercise led by the Society of St. Andrew. Gleaning involves harvesting extra crops from farms and gardens to give to neighbors facing hunger. It can also be expanded to salvaging surplus... Read more »

  • Big Shred 2026

    Various Locations

    Howard County hosts the Big Shred 2026. Residents may bring up to three bags or boxes of paper to be shred. The event will be held from 9am - 1pm (or until trucks are full) at the following locations: North Laurel Community Center (9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd) Gary J. Arthur Community Center (2400 MD-97) Elkridge... Read more »

  • Civic Works Solar Group Buy Info Session (Virtual)

    Online

    Join Civic Works for a free virtual Solar Group Buy information session and learn how homeowners can save up to 24% on solar installations through this nonprofit-led program. The session will cover how the program works, available incentives and tax credits, financing options, estimated savings, and what to expect during the installation process. Attendees will... Read more »

  • Scrappy Cooking: Fire Cider

    Freetown Farm 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

    Visit the Community Ecology Institute's Freetown Farm for a free Fire Cider workshop, where attendees will make their own fire cider and learn the history of the drink.

  • Sustainability Day at Howard Community College

    Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, United States

    Howard Community College hosts its annual Sustainability Day featuring family friendly activities, vendors, and workshops. More details forthcoming.

  • Laugh, Learn and Live Sustainably

    Loan Closet of Howard County 7125 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD, United States

    Explores everyday choices that shape our natural world—from cutting waste and sharing resources to choosing healthier personal care options. Presented in partnership with the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence and the Office of Disability Services, the Mixed Vegetables Improv Group: Laugh, Learn, and Live Sustainably is an eco-educational experience not to be missed!... Read more »

  • Exhibit Opening: Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities

    Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD, United States

    Visit the Robinson Nature Center for the opening of the Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities exhibit. Developed with support from the National Science Foundation, this traveling exhibit explores how communities across the United States are adapting to and preparing for a changing climate. Explore exhibit features, visit hands-on learning stations about weather patterns and changing landscapes,... Read more »