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The Mill Creek Towne Garden Club in Derwood, Maryland was established in 1968 with the mission to stimulate and increase knowledge and interest in all facets of gardening among amateurs, establish an active community beautification program and to encourage civic beautification, and foster group activities for the benefit of the members and the community. The garden club also landscapes and maintains the Mill Creek Towne entrances and common areas.
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The club meets once a month, at 7:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except for May, June, July, November, and December).
Fall and Winter Garden Vegetables with Master Gardeners
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Saturday, October 17: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Whether you’ve been a native plant enthusiast for years or are just starting, come learn ways to improve the habitat value of your garden! A continuation of last month’s talk but new commers welcome!
Join Bonita Condon from the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Service as she talks about fall and winter gardening topics such as what crops can be planted during this timeframe, harvesting hardy summer crops, composting essentials, and protecting enriching your soil during fall and winter.
About Bonita Condon:
Bonita is an avid vegetable gardener, loves perennials, and combats non-native invasive species in Montgomery County parks and grasslands. As a Maryland Master Gardener she volunteers at demonstration gardens, plant clinics, children’s’ gardening events, and she lectures on a variety of gardening topics, such as Sweet Potatoes and Making Gardens Accessible. Her special interests include working with individuals with mobility limitations, raised garden beds, and tools that accommodate special needs. After retiring from the Federal Government, Bonita now works at Montgomery County Child Welfare Services.
Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
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American Public Gardens Association – Regional Learning Series
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM | Fee: Member Price: $99 |
Non-Member Price: $199 | Student Member Price: $50
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902
Focus: Next Generation Green
This installment of the 2026 Regional Learning Series explores how public gardens in the DC region are redefining the pathway for the next generation of green professionals! Learn how to design and implement intentional volunteer programs and internships that serve as true career on-ramps — engaging high school students and youth through nontraditional workforce pathways. Attendees will gain insight into how to strengthen their programs through collaboration and mentorship that translate directly into professional employment.
We’ll further highlight the vital role of public gardens in workforce development through strategic alliances with nonprofit organizations and schools. Hear from diverse professionals from Brookside Gardens and the region, as they share their personal career stories and provide actionable strategies for institutions looking to recruit, support, and retain a workforce that represents their community.
The event schedule and registration information can be found at members.publicgardens.org/events/regional-learning-series/brookside-gardens/.
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Documentary Screening: Bird Walk
Saturday, October 10: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with this screening of “Bird Walk” a documentary short about the grassroots campaign that helped preserve a defunct golf course as a public park.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!
Join us for a screening and discussion of the documentary “Bird Walk,” produced by local filmmaker Cintia Cabib. Discover how an abandoned golf course in Rockville, Maryland became an oasis for birds and birders. Learn about the grassroots campaign that helped preserve the 131-acre site as a public park and critical bird habitat.
Cintia Cabib will present and discuss the film.
Watch the trailer and learn more about the film at www.birdwalkfilm.com.
About the Filmmaker
Cintia Cabib is an independent producer, videographer and editor. Her documentaries have aired on public television stations nationwide and have been screened at numerous venues throughout the U.S. and abroad. Cintia’s films shine a spotlight on local people, places, and history. Her documentaries include “Kindred Spirits,” a portrait of two accomplished but unsung Black women artists; “Labyrinth Journeys,” an exploration of an ancient symbol and structure and its significance to the people who use it as a tool for meditation and rehabilitation; and “A Community of Gardeners,” a tour of seven Washington, D.C. community gardens and the diverse group of individuals who tend their plots.
Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Read More: mcpl.libnet.info/event/17194999
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