Montgomery Community Media

This episode of Studio 501c3 features the Audubon Naturalist Society, a nonprofit based in Chevy Chase. Host Kim Jones speaks with Lisa Alexander who is the executive director of the society. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. Founded in 1897, the society is the […]

La Sociedad Naturalista Audubon está organizando la Conferencia “Naturally” Latinos, un evento virtual enfocado al medio ambiente en el condado de Montgomery del 2 al 4 de diciembre. El tema de la conferencia de este año, “Una comunidad, Muchas Voces”, subraya la realidad de que la comunidad Latinx no es monolítica: las perspectivas indígenas, Afro-latinas […]

Don’t let go of all those balloons. Anyone intentionally releasing a sky full of helium-filled latex or mylar balloons in Montgomery County can be fined a minimum of $500. Montgomery County Council unanimously approved legislation Sept. 29 that would prohibit the outdoor release of these balloons in an effort to prevent injury or death to […]

Woodend Nature Sanctuary is the headquarters of the Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) and is located just minutes from our nation’s capital in Chevy Chase. Admission is free and trails are open daily dawn to dusk. Enjoy the serenity of the wildflower meadow, walk the meandering trails, visit the native plant garden, and explore the aquatic life […]

It’s Tuesday, Oct. 22 and it’s International Stuttering Awareness Day. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. World Series, Game 1: The Washington Nationals are playing at the Houston Astros tonight in Game 1 of the 2019 World Series. It will air live on Fox at 8:08 p.m. There are many watch parties […]

The 2018 Bethesda Magazine Green Awards were handed out at a gala Thursday night, highlighting efforts to increase sustainability. The winners are: Innovation Award: Business: Green Generation Solutions. The Bethesda-based company, founded in 2011, helps property owners reduce energy consumption. Innovation Award: Nonprofit: Audubon Naturalist Society. The Chevy Chase organization was chosen for its Creek […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Wednesday, Mar. 7 in Montgomery County: 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County issued a Hypothermia Alert Tuesday that will continue until 6 p.m. today. 2. Winter Weather Advisory: Speaking of cold temperatures, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of Maryland, Virginia and the […]

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner issued a proclamation today recognizing the month of April as Earth Month. He was joined by Lisa Feldt, the director of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as well as several environmental groups. “Everyday is Earth Day in our department,” said Feldt. According to Feldt, there are several green […]

The Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) will celebrate black history month with an event on February 20 at Woodend Nature Sanctuary which is located at 8940 Jones Mill Road in Chevy Chase. The day long event will feature a job fair and breakout sessions on environmental advocacy, cultural competency in the workplace and stewardship practices at […]

Diane Cameron is the conservation program director for the Audubon Naturalist Society and she has authored a new report entitled, “Protecting Ten Mile Creek & Clarksburg through Science-Based Smart Development.” In an interview on June 6, Cameron said it is her personal opinion that Ten Mile Creek is the county’s top environmental issue. Take a […]