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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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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

Montgomery Parks receives over $6 million in funding from the State of Maryland for significant park improvement projects and expansion of its solar initiative

April 15, 2026

WHEATON, Md.—Montgomery Parks received more than $6 million in capital funding from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative sessionfor seven park projects and the expansion of the department’s solar energy initiative. The department will use the funding to…

Rose-Budd House given historic designation in Montgomery County

April 13, 2026

Montgomery County Council voted to historically designate century-old home in Sandy Spring symbolizing the contributions of the county’s earliest Black families to education, community building, and cultural heritage Rockville, Md. – The Montgomery County Council voted to add the Rose-Budd…