This year, try one small change that helps the planet — from reducing waste to saving energy at home. Sustainable resolutions don’t have to be big to make a difference. 🌍💚
#sustainabletkpk #climateaction #smallchanges #bigimpact #newyearsresolutions
✨🌱 Happy New Year, Takoma Park! 🌱✨
As we welcome a new year, we’re reflecting on what we accomplished together in 2025. Thanks to our community, partners, and dedicated staff, we made meaningful progress toward a more sustainable, resilient future.
Thank you for being part of this impact
The Sustainability Office will have a booth at Takoma Park's Street Festival on October 5th! Visit our booth for sustainability trivia and surprises
It’s pumpkin spice everything season! ☕🎃 October brings sustainability events that are as cozy as fall leaves and as powerful as community action. 🍂
🎉 We’re excited to be at the Takoma Park Street Festival this year! Stop by our booth on.
We’ll have resources, giveaways, and friendly faces ready to talk about energy, composting, climate action, and more. 💚
📍 See you on Carroll Avenue — come say hi!
#TakomaPark #SustainableTKPK #StreetFestival
🥕🥖🍌 Did you know your leftovers can heat up the planet?
TkPk residents can join our Food Waste Collection Program — turning scraps into compost that nourishes our soil instead of polluting our air.
👉 Swipe to learn how to register
#SustainableTKPK #ZeroWaste #ClimateAction #FoodWaste #Composting
✏️🍎 Back-to-school season is here! It’s the perfect time to make choices that are good for both your budget and the planet. 🌍💚
Swipe ➡️ for simple tips on:
✅ Reusing what you already have
✅ Choosing reusables over disposables
✅ Greener commutes
✅ Getting kids involved in sustainability
#BackToSchool
Here are 8 simple actions you can take today to help protect our planet:
🌳 Plant a tree to restore ecosystems
♻️ Reduce, reuse, and recycle mindfully
🚗 Carpool or use public transit
💡 Turn off lights when not in use
🧹 Volunteer for a community cleanup
#WorldConservationDay #ActForNature
🌍 Today is World Nature Conservation Day! 🌱
A healthy environment is the foundation of a healthy society. With 28,000+ species at risk of extinction, protecting our planet is more urgent than ever. Our natural resources aren’t unlimited.
#WorldConservationDay #ProtectNature #ClimateAction
Today’s the Day, Takoma Park! ☀️
Join us tonight from 7–9 PM at the Takoma Park Community Center for our Go Solar event! Learn about solar, ask the experts, and hear from a local homeowner who went solar. Don't miss out!
RSVP here: buff.ly/Nu5o927
#GoSolarTkPk #CleanEnergy #TakomaPark
Are you ready to Go Solar, TkPk? ☀️ Join us this Thursday from 7pm-9pm at the Community Center to learn all about solar. Get your questions answered by experts and hear from a home owner who went solar! 😎 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
There is still a week left to apply! The Green Homes and Businesses Grant is open till June 30th. Local businesses, tenants, and home owners are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this funding opportunity. Find the application and more information here: takomaparkmd.gov/311/Grants-I...
Let's Go Solar, TkPk! 😎 Back for a second year, Go Solar, TkPk is coming up on June 26th! Join us from 7:00-9:00pm in the City Auditorium to hear all about solar. Find more information and RSVP here: takomaparkmd.gov/2294/Go-Solar
The city of Takoma Park has 3 open slots on its Sustainable Maryland Committee . Are you a resident looking to help shape a greener future for our city? This is your chance! Apply by Friday, June 13th! Residents of Wards 4, 5, and 6 are especially encouraged to apply!
#TakomaPark #GreenTeam
Are you ready to Go Solar, TkPk? 🌞 Join us on June 26th from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the City Auditorium to get all your solar questions answered! This is an interactive event for anyone interested in, thinking about, or planning for solar. Find out more and RSVP here: takomaparkmd.gov/2294/Go-Solar
Deadline Extended! Apply for the Green Homes and Businesses Grant by Monday, June 30. Are you a tenant, local business, or low-to-moderate income homeowner?
You’re strongly encouraged to apply—this grant is designed with you in mind to help make sustainable upgrades more accessible and affordable.
Register now for the current round of #SwitchTogether and save big on solar!
The #SwitchTogether program is helping residents save an avg. of $6,201 on high quality solar installations. Register by June 4, 2025 and get a custom recommendation on a solar installation: bit.ly/CapitalAreaSwitchTogether
Green Homes and Businesses Grant 2025 – Now Open!
The City of Takoma Park is offering up to $30,000 to help residents, single family home owners, and local businesses make energy efficiency upgrades and reduce utility costs.
Submit your application here:https://buff.ly/NU7yPn1
The Green Homes and Businesses Grant 2025 is now OPEN!
💻 Join our info session tonight from 6–7 PM on Zoom to learn how you can get up to $30,000 for energy upgrades.
🔗 Register: www.google.com/url?q=https:...
Ready for smarter energy and savings? ☀️ Switch Together, previously called Solar Switch, is back for another round, and open for registration! Visit the website to learn more, or register today to immediately receive a quote. bit.ly/CapitalAreaSwitchTogether
Our Green Business Info session is TOMORROW 9-11am! 💡
Local businesses, come gain insights into energy-saving strategies & programs from our partners! Learn how the City’s new grant can be used to support your project! 💵 Our door prize is a FREE ENERGY CONSULTATION, valued at over $200! Join us! :)
We're thrilled to support the Healthy Homes Fair on May 10, 2025 at Catholic University. Get ready for induction cooking demos, Academy sessions, and electrification prizes! Don't miss your chance to make a difference in your home and community. Register today!
www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-ho...
With spring comes gardening! Make sure to keep in mind the Takoma Park Safe Grow Act. Safe Grow restricts the use of cosmetic pesticides for lawn care on public and private property. Learn more and find resources at: takomaparkmd.gov/322/Safe-Grow.
Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended our 2025 City of Takoma Park Earth Day Celebration on Sunday! 🌎 By our count, more than 700+ people joined us throughout the day, representing all corners of our community. We hope to see everyone again next year!
Join us for the Healthy Homes Fair, the country’s largest consumer-facing home electrification event on May 10, 2025 at Catholic University! Discover how to combat climate change while improving your health and increasing comfort. Register now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-ho...
Check out all of the great partners who will be joining us at our Earth Day Celebration this weekend! Come find them in the park and hear about all their important work. We'll see you this Sunday from 10am-2pm at Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park!
Are you a local business owner? Join us May 6th, 9:00AM–11:00 AM @ Historic Takoma for a FREE Green Business Info Session! Learn about grants, energy savings, & get support from PEPCO, MD Energy Advisors & more. Coffee + pastries included!
RSVP here> bit.ly/4iuYzok
#SustainableTakoma#ClimateAction
April showers are here, and brining rain and thunderstorms to our Saturday plans.
But no worries-- that's what rain dates are for! 😃 ☔ Our Earth Day celebration is being MOVED to Sunday (4/27), same place, same time in the Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park. See you there!
Happy #EarthDay! 🌱 Takoma Park is committed to leading the fight against climate change within our community to achieve a more sustainable and resilient world. 🌎 Come learn more about our action at our Earth Day Celebration this Saturday from 10am-2pm at Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park.
Hot off the press! 📣
Did you catch our #EarthMonth e-newsletter? Check out news, events, and updates. There are lots of ways to get involved this month! 🌍
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