Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award from the American Planning Association

April 28, 2026

Montgomery Planning program honored for leadership in advancing conservation, climate resilience, and reforestation in Montgomery County

Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), announced that its Reforest Montgomery program has won an Award of Merit from the American Planning Association’s (APA) Excellence in Sustainability
Annual Awards. Reforest Montgomery was recognized in the Environment, Climate, and Energy category for its leadership in expanding forest cover,
strengthening climate resilience, and engaging residents and property owners in reforestation efforts across Montgomery County.

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission selected as a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation Management

May 05, 2026

RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is selected as a finalist in the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA)…

M-NCPPC Receives More than $8.5 Million in State Funding for Planning, Parks, and Recreation Projects in Prince George’s County

May 04, 2026

LARGO, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) received $8.55 million for planning, parks, and recreation projects in Prince George’s County from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative session. Through capital grants, legislative bond initiatives (LBI), and…

Party on the Parkway: Montgomery Parks’ Sligo Creek Fest returns for a third year

April 20, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – Join Montgomery Parks for an afternoon of fun, music, and entertainment at the third annual Sligo Creek Fest. The event will feature musical performers on three stages, as well as nature activities, kids’ activities, and a variety of local food and brewery options. Read more about Sligo Creek Fest