A too-full septic tank can lead to groundwater pollution, nutrient overload, and pathogens in our waterways. That can be prevented by regular maintenance- and we'll even give you a $75 rebate for having your 💩 pumped out! www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SepticRebate

Join us at the Climate Summit tomorrow, organized by Mobilize Frederick and hosted at Hood College! We'll be presenting info on energy efficiency wins, the intersection of disaster and climate planning, and renewable energy expansion. Be part of the action! Learn more at: www.mobilizefrederick.org

The groundhog's meteorological resume is questionable and his prediction accuracy rate is 30%. It's probably a good idea to stock up on hot cocoa just to be safe. But go lighter on the deicer, okay? Just 12oz for 10 sidewalk squares. #ProtectTheBay #WhyIsWinterSoWintry #CanWeHibernate

Mark your calendars: February 27-28 will be the 4th Annual Climate Summit. All are welcome and students attend free! This year’s theme, “Local Solutions to Global Challenges” emphasizes the power of collective action. Visit www.mobilizefrederick.org/2026-summit-overview for more info.

Some reasons not to over-apply deicers: - Makes money disappear faster, but not ice. - Can kill grass & landscape plants and burn pet's feet. - Causes concrete to deteriorate. - Pollutes soils & waterways and pretty much stays in the environment forever. www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SaltSmart

Our local pride means we want to protect the Bay (not spread Old Bay) so we use less salt in our winter operations. The liquid brine sprayed before a storm contains only 23% salt but still prevents ice from sticking to roadways & makes plowing more efficient. www.frederickcountymd.gov/SaltSmart

Last year we provided 126 Frederick County low- to moderate-income households with no-cost home upgrades and appliance rebates! Let your neighbors know they can apply online- or at the Asian American Center of Frederick if they need translation support. www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/PSR

Need an excuse not to "clean up" your yard? 🐝 Many native bees spend winter asleep in stems, leaves, and underground burrows. Worried about looking "messy" or what your HOA will say? Maryland law helps protect naturalized landscapes! Read our blog post here: www.frederickcountymd.gov/8674

Join us to discuss great green plans for our community- and how you can get involved! We'll be at Sandbox Brewhouse on February 5 from 5-7pm. Stop by for great conversation, connect with neighbors, share ideas, and raise a glass to a more sustainable future! RSVP at bit.ly/February-HH

THANK YOU for supporting eco-action in 2025: Atlas Home Energy Black Ankle Vineyards Common Market Co-op Curious Iguana Linganore Winecellars McClintock Distilling Spice & Tea Exchange Tenth Ward Distilling Warehouse Cinemas Learn more: frederickcountymd.gov/8663/Green-P...

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? A single string of 100-bulb standard incandescent mini lights costs about $3.82 in electricity per month. But a string of 100 LED mini lights costs just about 44¢ per month to power! Happy Holidays! Reduce carbon and costs, not joy.

Check out our great, green, local news! www.frederickcountymd.gov/8586/Resourc...

Come learn about tree-planting programs to fit your property and goals. Plus info on creating bird habitat, rotational grazing, regenerative agriculture, land preservation, and other ecological practices. FREE Thurmont Library 11/19, drop in 5:30-7pm RSVP: catoctinlandtrust.org/event/nov-19...

Please join us in celebrating this year's Frederick County Sustainability Award winners! The individuals and organizations recognized here help protect our environment and build a healthier, more inclusive community. We thank them for their eco stewardship, leadership, and commitment to service.

Help protect local wildlife by swapping your porch light! Amber, yellow, or red bulbs are less disruptive to bats, pollinators, and migrating birds than bright white or blue light. Adding a motion sensor or downward light deflector helps reduce light pollution as well.

So proud of our @sustainablefcmd.bsky.social team for this amazing award!

Our Green Homes Program just won an award for its inclusive approach to helping residents save money, energy, and water while making homes more comfortable and sustainable. From free home retrofits, to rebates and personalized assistance, learn more & join in: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/GreenHomes

Help pollinators: let fallen leaves, dried up stems & old plants stay in your yard for the winter. They're valuable habitats for overwintering insects like luna moths, honeybees, & butterflies. If you want leaves off a lawn, rake them under shrubs and into flower or vegetable beds.

FredCo property owners can apply for the Creek ReLeaf Reforestation Program through 12/31/25. 🌿 Native trees & shrubs planted at no cost 🌿 5 years of land maintenance provided 🌿 Pays $9,000/acre for permanent conservation easement Be part of a greener future: frederickcountymd.gov/ReForest

Stop by our booth The Great Frederick Fair this week! We'll tell you about green incentives like appliance or septic rebates, discounted solar panels, EV tax credits, or how to get FREE trees for your land! We can be found in the City Streets/Country Roads Pavilion at the end of Tractor Row.

Join staff from MD Forest Service to collect Wild American Plum seed and support native plant reforestation! WHEN: September 13, 9am-12pm WHERE: New Market Elementary - 93 W. Main Street Bring what you might need to spend a beautiful morning outside! Questions? Email [email protected]

Which is better clickbait- beautiful specimens that are an important part of our ecosystem or monarch butterflies? National Public Lands Day: Volunteer for invasive species control, native plant garden & trail cleanup, etc. - Saturday 9/27 @ 10 am - Monocacy Natl' Battlefield, 4801 Urbana Pike

Poop quiz! How much bacteria is in dog waste? A: One gram of dog doo can contain 23 million fecal bacteria! Scooping poop protects people, drinking water, and aquatic habitats. Stay on the pet owner honor roll: pick up and dispose of dog waste. Learn More at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/ItsYourDoody

There are three days left to review and comment on the draft community-wide Climate and Energy Action Plan. Take a look and make sure that your concerns and priorities are part of the record! www.PublicInput.com/ClimateActionFrederick

Final chance to connect with our staff and partners from the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN)! 🌟𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗮𝘁 𝗖 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘇 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 - 𝟲𝗽𝗺 We'll discuss rooftop solar, how to save money on installation AND take advantage of tax credits (before they disappear!), and answer your questions!

The DRAFT Climate & Energy Action Plan is ready for community review! If you didn't participate in a public input session this spring, now's your last chance to participate. Through 8/22, you can read the draft doc and leave comments on our project portal: www.PublicInput.com/ClimateActionFrederick

Join staff from the County Division of Energy & Environment and partners from nonprofit Solar United Neighbors to sip, socialize, and learn about solar! We'll cover how to get it for less and how to get off the grid. Bring a neighbor! Wednesday, August 13 @6pm: McClintock Distillery

Federal tax incentives that refund 30% of the costs of rooftop solar are being eliminated at the end of this year. Combined with the purchasing discount offered by our Switch Together program the best time to go solar is...NOW! www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SwitchTogether

The AC may seem like you best friend today, but ceiling & portable fans use far less electricity. Dressing in light breathable layers & closing the window blinds will help you keep your cool- even when the electric bill arrives!

How to keep your home (and your pets) cool & save money too: -Close blinds/curtains in daytime -Dress light & use ceiling/portable fans instead of lowering the thermostat -Wash clothes in cold water and hang them outside to dry -Skip the stovetop/oven: microwave, grill outside, or eat cold foods

Nobody likes bug bites. But everybody likes lightning bugs! How can you deter the bad guys without harming nature in your yard? Don't use foggers or hire a company to spray- that kills ALL the bugs. A simple trick is to create a "mosquito bucket!" homegrownnationalpark.org/mosquito-buc...

Know a local business, individual, nonprofit, or student who is helping make our community more sustainable? Nominate them for an award so they can get the recognition they deserve! Apply by July 15 at: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/GreenAward

Storm drains send water to local creeks, rivers, & the Chesapeake Bay—no filters, no treatment. That means litter, pet waste, & soapy water can pollute the places we love. 🌊 Protect our water. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀! www.frederickcountymd.gov/Stormwater

The health of the Chesapeake Bay starts in your yard. Simple actions like replacing a little bit of lawn with native plants can help protect our watershed. Want to take it t he next level? Learn how to get a Bay-Wise certification for your landscape! extension.umd.edu/.../program....

Did you know that our Bay is at least a part-time home to 12+ species of shark?! While five species are regular visitors, there’s never been a recorded shark attack in the Chesapeake Bay. Shark sightings may become more common as water temperatures continue to rise. #BayAwarenessWeek

The outdoors is for *everyone*! Join us in protecting clean air & water and creating accessible programs for our diverse Chesapeake Bay Watershed community. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #BayAwarenessWeek

DYK our watershed's land-to-water ratio is 14:1 - the largest of any coastal water body in the world! That means that for every 14 square miles of watershed land, there is only 1 square mile of water in the Bay. You live in a 64,000-square-mile funnel that sends water to the BAY! #BayAwarenessWeek

IT'S CHESAPEAKE BAY AWARENESS WEEK! This annual event celebrates the big biological wonder in our backyard. All of Frederick County's streams and rivers send water to the Bay. Work, recreation, appreciation- comment or share a photo to show YOUR connection to the Bay and join the shellabration!

Don't miss your opportunity to get a reduced-price, tax-free, no shipping costs rain barrel or compost bin! Online sales end June 21 and items will be ready for pickup on Saturday, June 28 at the County's Reichs Ford Road Recycling Dropoff Center. www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/BarrelsAndBins

Last call to have your concerns, ideas, experiences, and priorities help map the road ahead for Frederick County's first Climate & Energy Action Plan for the Community. The online survey is open until June 6: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/ClimateAction

Today, I joined @sustainablefcmd.bsky.social for their last Community Climate Workshop. It was wonderful to hear from participants who joined us to help shape the Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP). We discussed priorities for climate action in Frederick and the resources needed to enact change.

Our cross-county series of public input sessions wrapped up today, but our online survey is open for another week! Trees, energy bills, air quality...what's your priority? Contribute to the formation of the Climate & Energy Action Plan for the Community: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/ClimateAction

Join us at the Thurmont Library @ 6pm tonight for a Climate Workshop to take action and create hope for our community's future! www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/ClimateAction

What's your future look like? Drop by the Emmitsburg Library this Saturday, 5/17 at 10am for a Community Climate Workshop and help us plan for a sustainable Frederick County! www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/ClimateAction

If you haven't taken our online Community Climate Survey yet, please participate! This is your chance to help shape priorities, policies, and actions to address the local impacts of a changing climate. www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/ClimateAction

Interested in a rain barrel but not sure how to install it? Want to compost but don't know how to start? We've got a class for that! WHEN: May 5 at 6:30pm WHERE: C Burr Artz Library WHY: We'll give you a free rain gauge. Also our staff is nice so come say hi. www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/barrelsandbins

How was your Monday? Need an excuse to get a drink? We've got a GREAT one! McClintock Distilling contributes $ to plant 🌳🌳🌳 for every bottle of their gin/vodka or Gimlet ordered in the month of April. So, soak up the beautiful weather, sip responsibly- and sustainably! Cheers to a greener future!

It's ARBOR DAY! We’re going out on a limb to celebrate the true heroes of our planet—TREES! They provide cleaner water, shade, timber, food, wildlife habitat...and oxygen is nice too. Print a coupon to get $25 off the purchase of your own leafy green eco-machine! dnr.maryland.gov/.../maryland...

It's Earth Day! Celebrate & care for this miraculous place we call home. To order rain barrels/compost bins, sign up for reduced-cost solar, clean up the watershed, or join the Green Homes Challenge, visit www.frederickcountymd.gov/EarthDay "The Earth is what we all have in common." -Wendell Berry