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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · 8d

Free screening of "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics"
Center for Performing Arts, Largo, MD | October 30, 6–9 pm.
Reserve your free ticket today: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
#pgcc #largo #zerowaste #microplastics

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Jul 17

This Saturday! The Prince George's Sierra Club Summer BBQ Potluck is happening at Greenbelt Park on Saturday, July 19, 12 PM - 4 PM. We hope you'll come and invite some friends.
Register here: bit.ly/4eCBeRG

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Jul 7

You're invited! The Prince George's Sierra Club Summer BBQ Potluck is happening at Greenbelt Park on Saturday, July 19, 12 PM - 4 PM. We hope you'll come and invite some friends.

Register here: bit.ly/4eCBeRG

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Jul 3

Join us for the Annual Ron Flowers Golf Tournament on July 9. Connect with leaders who are driving sustainability and clean energy forward. Don’t miss the opportunity to network, play, and make an impact.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/gwrccc-ron...

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Jul 2

You're invited! The Prince George's Sierra Club Summer BBQ Potluck is happening at Greenbelt Park on Saturday, July 19, 12 PM - 4 PM. We hope you'll come and invite some friends.

Register here: bit.ly/4eCBeRG

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Jun 24

You're invited! The Prince George's Sierra Club Summer BBQ Potluck is happening at Greenbelt Park on Saturday, July 19, 12 PM - 4 PM. We hope you'll come and invite some friends. act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Jun 24

Tell your elected officials: Stop the expansion of the Southern Beltway addup.sierraclub.org/campaigns/te...

Tell your elected officials: Stop the expansion of the Southern Beltway

Write to your elected officials to oppose Virginia’s proposal to widen the Southern Beltway from Springfield, VA to Oxon Hill, MD.

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jgingold.bsky.social @jgingold.bsky.social · Jun 12

It is more important than ever to support families that face difficulty putting food on the table. Please tell your representatives in Congress to protect the SNAP program from unwarranted budget cuts, restrictions and red-tape. #pgcounty
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Tell Lawmakers: Protect SNAP!

Join me in taking action to fight hunger today.

act.feedingamerica.org

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 23

Zebra swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) on Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) by Jane Kirchner.
#florafaunafriday

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 23

THIS SATURDAY: Walk in the Woods at Cedarville State Forest
Sat, May 24, 2025; 10AM–1PM
Let's go explore Cedarville State Forest while the mountain laurel is blooming. We'll walk through a variety of forest habitats.
Register here: bit.ly/3F9eZ8m

Walk in the Woods at Cedarville State Forest

Let's go explore Cedarville State Forest while the mountain laurel is blooming. We'll walk through a variety of forest habitats, including a recently-harvested areas and some lovely streamsides.…

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 20

Help us advocate for the Eastern Ecological Science Center (formerly the #PatuxentWildlifeResearchCenter)
Attend the Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12ET: www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...
#PatuxentResearchRefuge

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 19

TOMORROW Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 6:30PM on Zoom
Prince George’s County Department of the Environment will host its second community meeting regarding the DCA South of Airport Aircraft Noise Mitigation Study.
Register: mypgc.us/aircraftnoise

#fortwashington #accokeek #oxonhill #pgcounty

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 16

FloodReady Communities: Regional Open House
Thursday, May 22 · 4:30 – 7:30pm
Be part of the planning process and drive future implementation to shape projects that reduce flooding and create green spaces in your neighborhoods.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1274507749...
#oxonhill #capitolheights #mtrainier

FloodReady Communities: Regional Open House

Learn how Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) can reduce flooding, create greener spaces, & boost recreation in your community.

www.eventbrite.com

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 15

I-495 Southside Express Lane Project
Sat, May 17, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Oxon Hill Branch Library

Register & Take the Survey: www.surveyhero.com/c/r7gehvyu
#oxonhill #clinton #templehills #fortwashington #accokeek #nationalharbor #maryland

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 13

Walk in the Woods at Cedarville State Forest
Sat, May 24, 2025; 10AM–1PM
Let's go explore Cedarville State Forest while the mountain laurel is blooming.
Register here: bit.ly/3F9eZ8m

Walk in the Woods at Cedarville State Forest

Let's go explore Cedarville State Forest while the mountain laurel is blooming. We'll walk through a variety of forest habitats, including a recently-harvested areas and some lovely streamsides.…

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 12

MagLev Train Update Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Montpelier Elementary School
9200 Muirkirk Road, Laurel MD 20708
[Parking is limited; sharing a ride is recommended.]
tinyurl.com/D1CommMaglev

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 10

During the City Nature Challenge, April 25–28, 203 observers made 4,013 observations of living things in Prince George's County, including 967 different species. That's up from 3,284 observations by 200 observers in 2024.
www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

City Nature Challenge 2025 Prince George's County

This projects captures observations in Prince George's County, MD during the 2025 City Nature Challenge, April 25-28.

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 9

More biodiversity = less ticks
homegrownnationalpark.org/homegrown-di...

Illustration by Ellis Zhang

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 8

Día Mundial de las Aves Migratorias 2025 // World Migratory Bird Day 2025
Patuxent Research Refuge
Fecha/Date: May 10th, 2025
Hora/Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

REGISTRE AQUI / REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/4m9e08Y

Formulario de inscripción de participantes en el Día Mundial de las Aves Migratorias 2025 // World Migratory Bird Day 2025 Participant Registration Form

Gracias por tu interés en celebrar el Día Mundial de las Aves Migratorias en el Patuxent Research Refuge. Pasa el día en el Refugio y aprende sobre las aves y sus viajes migratorios. Tendremos activid...

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 2

Black cherry tree (Prunus serotina)
#florafaunafriday #naturefinds

Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · May 1

Deadline to submit written comments or sign up to speak in person for the May 6th Budget Hearing is Monday, May 5th at 3pm.
The *proposed* budget eliminates the Prince George's County Rain Check Rebate program and reduces appropriations for litter removal services by $1.7 million.
bit.ly/3YjtUDv

Prince George's County, MD

Our platform enables companies and communities to create, share, and act upon ideas to drive innovation and make everything, and every day better.

princegeorgescountymd.granicusideas.com

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Apr 29

TOMORROW! Join our virtual meeting to celebrate Earth Month activities in #PrinceGeorgesCounty.
Wed, Apr 30, 7–8 PM
Sign up here: bit.ly/3GznSs6
Share your experiences from picking up litter, removing invasive species, planting natives, or documenting biodiversity during the #CityNatureChallenge

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Apr 28

Join the UMD Golf Course BioBlitz on Saturday, May 3rd at 6:30 am, at 3800 Golf Course Road, College Park, MD, 20742. Register to participate in a global species-counting competition, aiming to identify as many plant and animal species as possible. Sign up here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1O3b...

2025 UMD Golf Course BioBlitz Registration

Register here to participate in the University of MD Golf Course's species-counting competition. We will be competing against other golf courses from across the world. Our goal is to count as many…

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Apr 26

It is your time to shine✨ Sign up to highlight environment issues in your community.
The deadline to submit written comments or sign up to speak in person for the April 28 Budget Hearing is Sunday, April 27 at 3pm.
Sign up here: bit.ly/4cUMR5C
#pgcounty

Rain Check Rebate Program Eliminated? Hold that budget axe!

The current proposal eliminates all funding for the Rain Check Rebate Program, which was established “for the purpose of providing property owners the incentive to invest in stormwater management to…

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Prince George’s Sierra Club @pgsierraclub.bsky.social · Apr 25

Join our virtual meeting to celebrate Earth Month activities in #PrinceGeorgesCounty.
Wed, Apr 30, 7–8 PM
Sign up here: bit.ly/3GznSs6
Share your experiences from picking up litter, removing invasive species, planting natives, or documenting biodiversity.
#sierraclub #PGCEarthDayEveryDay

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