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An Anniversary to Celebrate and a Vote on the FY12 Budget 

There is good news and bad news with every approved budget these days, the Montgomery County budget being no exception.  But we have a few county budget items to be thankful for when it comes to the environment.  For a summary, click here.  We'll update this with more details on our website in the coming week.

Mark your calendars and bring your families

Conservation Montgomery is approaching an anniversary on the afternoon of August 27th.  We hope you will join us to celebrate, along with our 17 nonprofit partner organizations and 6 corporate partners.   Details will be posted soon.   

Bag Bill Adopted into Law

Thanks again to our Council Members and County Executive for advancing local legislation to promote the use of reusable shopping bags in the county.  Find the bill here.    

Takoma Park Arborist Todd Bolton, at right, explains why this tree was scheduled for removal due to natural causes:  root rot.  As an ailing tree, it presents a danger to the property owner and others. To learn more about tree maintenance and health, visit www.CaseyTrees.org or the American Forests website.

Come out for a Community Stroll  

NEXT STROLL:  June 12th in the Rachel Carson Conservation Park

With warmer weather, our schedule of Community Strolls have resumed, the next stroll set for June 12th.  Our May 21st Community Stroll led by Todd Bolton, City Arborist for Takoma Park, was a real eye-opener. We learned a lot about Takoma Park's tree ordinance that sustains the city tree canopy.  Please plan to get out and about and savor new or favorite treasured places in the county.  Download the complete schedule.