Trash to Treasure: A Green Craft Fair Join us for a unique "green craft fair" and explore what local vendors create from recycled items and natural materials at Watkins Nature Center on Saturday, November 14 from 10 am-4 pm. Shop for unique holiday presents and learn about native wildlife. Read more »

Planning Board Approves Growth Policy Draft The Montgomery County Planning Board transmitted its draft of the 2009-11 Montgomery County Growth Policy, which measures how and where we should grow, to the County Council. Read More »

Envision Prince George's Save The Date! Tuesday, November 3, 2009 for the Envision Prince George's Networking and Visioning Social, featuring live entertainmment and refreshments. No cover charge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721. Read more. » Get Involved! Register to participate in a series of upcoming Envision Prince George's community forums. Click here for more details.

Commission Partners With ACLU To Protect Free Speech In Parks
Commission Chairman Samuel J. Parker, Jr., announced the issuance of Notice 09-03 which suspends the enforcement of certain park rules relating to free speech. The Notice is in response to a request last week by the American Civil Liberties Union for a careful review of the rules. The Notice is effective immediately and being circulated to Park Police and park managers. Click the link to see Chairman Parker’s Letter and Notice 09-03 .

M-NCPPC has just earned national reaccreditation
for innovative parks and recreation programs and strong management—one of few such agencies in the U.S.
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Planning for the Purple Line
Planners have proposed a series of recommendations for the proposed transit line’s route, mode and stations, for Planning Board review. The Board will set a public hearing for anyone interested to comment on the Purple Line plan . .

Want to make a difference in your community?
The Department of Parks and Recreation invites everyone to volunteer with us during the week of October 19-24 in honor of Make a Difference Day, a national program of “people doing good in the community”. Click here to navigate to the volunteers page, choose to volunteer as an individual or group, and sign up for the “Make a Difference Day” project of your choice.

Community Gardens Coming Soon to Montgomery County Parks!
With Councilmember Valerie Ervin’s office, we’re exploring starting a new community garden in Montgomery Parks this spring at Sligo Mill Overlook. For an annual fee, area residents will be able to use the garden to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers, beautify the neighborhood, form friendships with and learn from other community gardeners and more. As the program grows and neighbors come together, Montgomery Parks may open more public spaces to community gardens each year. In the meantime, share your thoughts on this proposed pilot site by calling our Community Gardens Information Line at 301-650-2635 or Email Community Gardens Montgomery County Parks .

Envision Prince George's This collaborative initiative of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks to engage stakeholders like YOU in developing a shared vision of the future for Prince George’s County.
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Montgomery County to Streamline and Rewrite Zoning Codes
Learn more about Montgomery County’s efforts to streamline and rewrite its zoning codes by visiting its new website, Zoning Montgomery . Read More »

Corridor Cities Transitway
Planners recommend bus rapid transit for the CCT, proposed to link Shady Grove with Clarksburg near the Frederick County line. » Read More