Welcome
The OMI Green Team runs a number of public events within the Oakland Mills community each year as well as ongoing teachings on environmental issues such as native pollinator plantings, stormwater management, one-time usage plastics reduction/elimination and rain gardens. The OMI Green Team represents all five congregations at OMI: Bet Aviv, Columbia Baptist Fellowship, Columbia Jewish Congregation, Kol Nefesh and St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church.
OMI GREEN TEAM ACTIVITIES also see photos TAB
EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS Ages 2-82+
OMI GREEN SPRING FLING SUNDAY MAY 7
FREE NATIVE PLANTS AND MOTHERS DAY CARDS
ONGOING EVENTS
OMMS garden maintenance every 3rd Sunday
OMMS and other schools environmental garden teachings (weekdays).
Pick your own schedule!
More info and register at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
Have an idea for or want to lead an activity?
Contact volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com.
4/2 April Youth Green Team Meeting: Rain Gardens
The Sunday April 2 Youth Green Team meeting will focus on rain gardens for ages 2-82+. Depending on weather and suppliers we will plant some trees/plants, make some model rain gardens, check percolation rates, etc. Hopefully it rains so we can check out the stormwater management at OMI. Registration open https://tinyurl.com/OMIGTApril2
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
4/16 OMI Work session
Work session will focus on (rain) garden maintenance especially readying for planting activities and setting up learning opportunities/demos for May 7. Drop in anytime, even an hour helps!
Register for tool list at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
5/7 OMI Green Spring Fling
An environmental education event featuring free native perennials for Mother's Day (with cards!). Other activities for all ages: EV frunk show, rain garden and stormwater tours, composting, short environmental talks, exhibits and much more! Registration https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/omi_green_spring_fling_2023
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
5/21 Work Session
Work session focusing on planting "soft landing" beds and additional rain/pollinator garden plantings. This is going to be a busy day - come for a couple of hours or the whole day lunch will be provided.
Registration opening soon!
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
3/19 OMI Work Session
Work session focusing on getting (rain) gardens ready for spring including soil amendment, removal of non-natives, etc. Work for an hour or the whole session. Register for tool list at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
3/12 March Youth Green Team -Plastic Reduction
Sunday event will focus around plastic reduction, recycling and composting for ages 2-82+. Event is rain or shine. Depending on age, programs can run from 30 min to 3 hours starting at 12:30. Be prepared to get dirty! Register at https://tinyurl.com/omigtMarch5
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
1/17 The Greening of OMI sponsored by Bet Aviv Sisterhood
Zoom presentation by members of the OMI Green Team on upcoming Green Projects at OMI, sponsored by the Bet Aviv Sisterhood. Open to everyone! Register at https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/2023_1_17_greening_omi
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
12/20 Green Team Shopping bags at OMI Baptist Fellowship Xmas Food Drive
Help with the OMI Columbia Baptist Fellowship Xmas Food Drive! We'll be using our brand new Green Team recyclable & recycled shopping bags.
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
12/18 Solar Solstice Sunday and Green Team Information session at OMI
Always wondered about the various ways to save using solar power? Come join solar vendors and advocates to explore options. Bring a copy of your BGE bill and sign up on the spot! The OMI Green Team will present our accomplishments this outdoor season and present future plans.
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
12/4 Tree Maintenance at OMI
Our final outdoor session of the season. Please join us for tree maintenance, tree planting, mulch raking, watering, staking, seed collection and more! All ages welcome: 2- 80+
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
11/20 Pollinator garden planting at OMI
Note the new starting time. We need folks of all ages to come out and help us finish the gardens before winter really starts.
For more info see the 10/30 event!
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
11/13 Tree planting at OMI
OMI Green Team in cooperation with youth/volunteers of all ages will be adding trees to the existing raingardens at OMI. Rain or Shine. Two river birches and a black gum need to be planted. Additional tree work including deer protection will also be performed.
Depending on weather (rain)garden maintenance will also be performed. Bring shovels.
Register at https://forms.gle/YjkTu7FwbStUsAoU8
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
11/5 Pollinator garden plantings at Wilde Lake Interfaith
OMI Green Team in support of the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center Green Team will aid in planting pollinator gardens in newly prepared beds. Meet at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center. Rain date November 12.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planting-at-wild-lake-interfaith-center-tickets-414799435277 .
More info: omigreenteam@gmail.com
10/30 and 11/20 Pollinator Garden planting at OMI
OMI Green Team in cooperation with youth/volunteers of all ages will be planting pollinator gardens at OMI. 10/30 will be primarily planting with some mulching and 11/20 will be mulching and garden maintenance.
See flyer under documents tab.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/OMIPGE
More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
Want to lead an activity? volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com.
10/16 Stormwater Drain Stenciling in Oakland Mills
OMI Green Team in cooperation with youth/volunteers of all ages will be stenciling stormwater drains in the Oakland Mills neighborhood, within walking distance of OMI. Stencils will indicate that stormwater drains empty into the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. Rain date 10/23. Wear painting clothes.
Sign up sheet at https://forms.gle/mKBs8qY2R96Mdgzi8.
Need more info: omigreenteam@gmail.com.
Want to lead an activity? volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com.
10/4 and 10/6 Building a garden at OMMS
Oakland Mills Middle School is building a school garden with both vegetables and pollinator friendly native plants. The Ecology Institute is taking the lead with construction, OMI Green Team will assist OMMS with maintenance. Please volunteer to help our neighbor teach the importance of a greener environment. Want more info? Register? volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com
10/2 Reverse Tashlich
OMI's Green Team in cooperation with CJC's Green Team invites you to celebrate the Jewish New Year with a cleansing of the waters. We'll meet at Talbott Springs Pool at 3 sharp.
Please register at https://www.repairthesea.org/rt2022 (or onsite) and select Maryland, Columbia Jewish Congregation as the sponsor. Further details will be distributed directly to you. Questions: omigreenteam@gmail.com. For more details https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/reverse-tashlich/
9/18 Tree Pickup at Meeting House
Pre-ordered trees will be available for pickup at the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center aka Meeting House. We will email and text you as a reminder!
You want to plant your tree as soon as you receive it! Planting instructions at https://youtu.be/atFwgyrJmnI or https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/documents/containerized.pdf
9/7 Webinar
To Save The Planet, Your Money and Your Health - Electrification revisited. REGISTER here
8/11 - 9/1 TREE GIVE AWAY FREE
Howard County' s Office of Community Sustainability's Live Green Howard Initiative in cooperation with OMI Green Team is giving away eight different kinds of FREE native trees to OMI members and OM residents. More Info here. First come, first served. Pickup on September 18. Get a tree at https://forms.gle/nSSoVECCyLp6NZEA8 or email omigreenteam@gmail.com
8/27 A night of Environmental Education
At the Meeting House: an in person night of environmental education outside on the lawn: environmental organizations' tables, kids activities, movie shorts and more. REGISTER here.
8/18 Webinar
To Save The Planet, Your Money and Your Health - Electrification revisited. REGISTER here
ALL live events are held at the Meeting House/Oakland Mills Interfaith Center in Columbia, unless otherwise noted
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