*Photo taken by Ashleigh Diaz at the Kenhill Center Community Garden area*

 

It’s a fact: You can really make a difference.

Are you concerned about the loss of habitat for birds, pollinators, and other
wildlife? Want to make a difference by creating beneficial and beautiful habitat
on your own property? Want to be part of a wildlife-friendly community network?
Help is available!
 Beginning again in September 2022, the Prince George’s Audubon Wildlife Habitat Program will
offer County residents the opportunity for a no-cost, on-site, in-person visit with trained advisors working to bring positive change to your property or neighborhood site. Visits go like this: volunteer Habitat Advisors typically spend an hour walking the property with you. They talk with you about native plants and landscape elements that provide food, water and shelter for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Together you discuss topics like garden structure, lawn reduction, invasive plant removal, water conservation, and bird protection, setting priorities and making a plan for moving forward. When ready, you can certify online and order an attractive Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitat yard sign.

To get more information, or request a visit, email audubonwildlifehabitat@gmail.com
 

Fall Happenings:
 

September 10, October 1, October 15: Weed Warrior Workdays
Join the Green Team Natural Resources subgroup for a Student Service Learning hour opportunity at Whitemarsh Park! All events run 9am-noon, must register in advance. Children under 14 not permitted- large hand tools being used to remove English Ivy.

September 16: Family Fun Night- Zumba and Happy Feet!
Join the Green Team at Allen Pond for a fun night of Zumba with Ms. Cindi (let's dance out the energy) followed by a cozy screening of the environmentally-focused but kid-friendly film, Happy Feet. Light refreshments like popcorn will be provided. Please bring blankets, towels, or chairs to enjoy the show. 

September 17: After The Storms- A Pollinator Plant Frenzy!

Learn from the pros about how to plant and care for native or pollinator-friendly plants, shrubs, and trees. This workshop will take place at Kenhill Center in room 121 and outside at the newest native planting garden. The event is free and runs from 10am-noon. There will be a TON of plants to give away to those who participate. No registration required, but email adiaz@cityofbowie.org if you have questions.
 

 

FREE TREES STILL AVAILABLE

S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
 

 

Niyama Yogi Traveler group cleaning up Old Collington

 

There are now 10 certified Green Bowie Businesses

 

Are you a business looking for ways to go green? Know a business that is green and should be certified?  Need assistance with furthering your goals of sustainability? You've come to the right place! You can read about all Green Bowie Businesses at www.cityofbowie.org/greenbowiebiz.

Where we give you a plant-based recipe to help your health and the environment! 

 

Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge
 

• 1 cup of peanut butter (sub with any nut butter if you prefer a different one)
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup (sub with agave if you prefer)
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• Sea salt for topping

The next Green Team Executive Committee meeting is
September 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM and will be held virtually.
Please check the City calendar for the link.


 

• Learn more about Maryland's energy supply, usage, policies, etc. by visiting this on-line manual about Maryland's Energy.

• Explore different choices for electricity providers through this Maryland website that allows you to filter choices based on your needs i.e. 100% renewable, wind, etc. 

 

Community Solar:

Having solar panels on your home is not the only option for obtaining residential solar! By subscribing to a Maryland based community solar farm a customer is allotted a specified percentage of the entire farm’s electricity output each month, which the customer agrees to purchase from the supplier at a price that is typically 5%-25% below the rate the utility charges. That percentage of the overall output is then converted into a dollar amount which is calculated at the current rate that the utility charges their residential customers.  That dollar amount is then reflected on the customer’s utility bill in the form of a credit. Here is a great resource to learn more about Community Solar in Maryland and more specifically by Electricity provider.