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A Solar Convert: Having a Warm Winter With No Heating Bill

I am a warm weather person; sometimes even a hot-weather person.  So, when I tell you my heating bills in the winter get pretty high because I like to be […] The post A Solar Convert: Having a Warm...

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Rotary International Embraces Protecting The Environment

When you think about the word “Rotary”, images of folks in Rotary-emblazoned shirts picking up trash, helping to construct a handicap ramp for a neighbor in need, working with a […] The post Rotary...

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Grow Squash and Kids Together!

Growing vegetables is an adventure. Growing kids is also an adventure. I propose they grow best together. Growing kids and vegetables together is the best way to grow vegetable lovers. […] The post...

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Frederick County is Struggling to Preserve its Rural Roads

In 1977, there were more than 300 miles of gravel road in Frederick County, almost one quarter of all county-maintained roads at that time.  By 1996, we were down to […] The post Frederick County is...

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Livable Frederick: South Frederick Corridors Plan

The Livable Frederick Master Plan, adopted by the county in 2019, lays out a vision for what we hope Frederick County will look like in the decades ahead, and also […] The post Livable Frederick: South...

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In Search of Dandelions: A Bee’s Journey

The Bee emerges from his egg in early spring.  He is hungry for the work nature has intended for him to do and the role he will play in the […] The post In Search of Dandelions: A Bee’s Journey...

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Building the Creative Economy in Frederick County

In the post-COVID environment, the role of government in economic development will be, at least for a time, greater than ever. After the economic contractions of a year of quarantine, […] The post...

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Backyard Chickens in Middletown

Did you know that chickens are only allowed on properties two acres or larger within the Town of Middletown’s town limits?  How many properties does this actually apply to?  I […] The post Backyard...

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As we open back up, it’s worth reflecting on what we’ve gained in the middle of this year+ of loss. We’ve unexpectedly and tragically lost loved ones; lost our health […] The post appeared first on...

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Envision Essentials 2021 Speakers

Envision Essentials 2021 Speaker Roster         The post Envision Essentials 2021 Speakers appeared first on Envision Frederick County.

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FCPS and Climate Change Education

NOTE: This piece is reprinted from its appearance as a Letter to the Editor of the Frederick News Post , with permission from the authors. As current and former students […] The post FCPS and Climate...

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Frederick City Aldermanic Primary Forum 2021-Environment/Land Use Issues Summary

Envision Frederick County is part of the Smarter Growth Alliance for Frederick County. Our group worked with the Frederick County League of Women Voters to ask questions of the environment […] The post...

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The Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Plan – A Neighbors View

The draft Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan (“Plan”), released July 30, 2021, is the first detailed area plan prepared as part of the Livable Frederick Master Plan.  It discusses issues […]...

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Speak Up, Show Up!

Whether you choose to super-glue your hands to the sidewalk in front of Parliament, or camp out high in a tulip poplar to block a pipeline, or call your child’s […] The post Speak Up, Show Up! appeared...

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May we stop the madness?

It’s that time of year again. The Holidays. No matter which holiday you celebrate, be it Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or another, this time of year compels us to buy stuff.  […] The post May we stop...

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Keeping the Food Chain Intact

One of Envision’s key tenets is public engagement and understanding to help us advocate. The Sugarloaf Aquatic event was held for just that reason-to give us the science behind what […] The post...

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Envision Continues to Press for Public Information

Envision Frederick County in the fall filed a Public Information Act request with Frederick County Government, the City of Frederick, and the City of Brunswick to receive any non-disclosure agreements...

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Envision Frederick County Welcomes Two New Board Members

Envision Frederick County welcomes two local community champions to the Board of Directors in January. Carey Murphy of Urbana and James Baker of Frederick joined the continuing members of the […] The...

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Envision Conversation: Join us to learn about Frederick County Green Teams!

Much of the grassroots community work in the area of sustainability–tree plantings, compost bin training and giveaways, rain barrels and environmental education–is accomplished by a quiet but dedicated...

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Envision Frederick County’s 2021 Annual Report

We are excited to unveil EFC’s first Annual Report! Please feel free to peruse the activities, initiatives and partners we are so blessed to tell you about, by clicking here. […] The post Envision...

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