Executive Director Dave Feldman
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BG 101 -- Bethesda Green orientation for newcomers, young and old. Thursday, April 29, 4 - 5:30 pm.
May 6, First Thursday Happy Hour -- will be at Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 5 - 8 pm. More >>
May 8, Community Coffee Talk -- join us in partnership with Hudson Trail Outfitters and Calleva to discuss ways to enrich our lives through an active, outdoor, lifestyle.
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Check the Events page regularly for updates.
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See FRESH the movie
Friday, April 30, 7:30 pm -- FRESH, the landmark movie about sustainable agriculture, will be shown at the Mindfulness Center, 4963 Elm Street, Suite 100, Bethesda.
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Audubon Nature Fair
Sunday, May 2, 11 am - 5 pm -- A family festival celebrating spring with entertainment, hands-on activities, nature tours and more. Woodend Nature Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase.
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Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition
May 10-12, DC Convention Center
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The Future of Food
May 10, 6:30 - 9 pm, 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Lecture presented by Slow Food DC.
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Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 21, 6:30 - 10 am -- Bethesda pit stop at the corner of Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues will feature breakfast, prizes, entertainment and more.
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40 Environmentalists in 40 Years
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Montgomery County recognized a group of illustrious and historical people "with a passion for the environment." Bethesda Green was honored to be represented by our own Dave Feldman and
Seth Goldman.
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BG visits Annapolis
A group of about 30 Bethesda Greeners traveled to Annapolis
on Wednesday evening, March 24, to co-host a green business reception for state
legislators.
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Continuing Earth Day education
The Earth Day Network offers hundreds of free lesson plans for K-12 educators, including school greening tips, grants for teachers and more.
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From the Executive Director
April 22
was the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Many
of us celebrated on the Mall, and as of this writing, more than 30 million commitments to green the planet have been logged in at the official Earth Day website. With the economy in
the dumps, it is easy to prioritize other issues, but it certainly is not in our
best interest to ignore the health and vitality of our planet.
Earth Day was designed to inspire
awareness and appreciation for the environment. While the first Earth Day was focused entirely on the United States,
it is now observed each year on April 22 in virtually every country.
I recently came upon a film, "Home,"
that highlights the profound interconnection of people and nature. The
93-minute YouTube movie, narrated by Glenn Close, tells the story of Earth's evolution and the challenges we collectively face today. I was equally in awe of the content and
spectacular cinematography as I was with the remarkable number of
international organizations that supported the film.
In May, we connect global issues to
our own communities where we have the most impact. Bethesda Green and our partners recognize the
need for
collaboration, communication and inclusiveness if we are to ensure a high
quality of life for everyone.
Among other activities in May, we are participating in the Audubon Nature Fair, hosting our First Thursday Happy Hour at Caddies on Cordell, and launching a Community Coffee Talk in partnership with Hudson Trail Outfitters and Calleva. We
hope you can join us for these and future events.
Happy
Anniversary everyone. Let's celebrate
together.
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Earth Day celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Green volunteer Ann Dorough reflects on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with a feature article about how
taking any action helps -- be it personal, such as installing a rain barrel or
helping with a stream clean-up, or political, such as lobbying your
congressperson.
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A FREE solar expo at Bethesda Green
Curious about solar?
Ready to buy?
Join us Saturday, June 12, 10 am - 4 pm at Bethesda Green for an exciting education event to help homeowners make rational and informed decisions about solar energy as a renewable energy source.
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For more information about the expo, exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, contact: solar@bethesdagreen.org.
- Meet solar companies
- Hear from neighbors living with solar
- Get info on costs, benefits, rebates, tax credits
- Check your home's solar readiness with satellite mapping
- Hands-on activities for kids!
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Fields of Green Internship Fair
Under the leadership of Bethesda Green Volunteer Coordinator Rosalie
Grazzini, the inaugural Fields of Green
Internship Fair March 27 proved to be an exciting
step in connecting scores
of young people into entry-level
internship positions offering experience toward landing green jobs. More >>
Interested candidates may consult internship opportunities here.
Businesses interested in placing online ads for internship positions, please contact volunteer@bethesdagreen.org.
We gratefully acknowledge The Reznick Group as a lead sponsor of the Fields of Green Internship Fair.
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Green Business Survey
Bethesda businesses take note. Here's your chance to take a step in responding to and benefiting from new opportunities in the emerging green economy -- and be eligible for some great prizes.
Survey participants will be entered in a raffle to win a great prize from one of our sponsors listed below.
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