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Worksessions every Wednesday 8 am - 10 am

OMI work session/garden maintenance every 3rd Sunday Kids age 2+ always welcome!

Youth Green Team age 2+ every 1st Sunday 

OMMS and other schools teachings (weekdays).

More info volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com.

Shrub Planting Event at Oakland Mills Meeting House. Everyone age 2 and up is welcome. Middle schoolers and younger require an accompanying adult. Service hours provided!  We provide shovels, gloves and other tools or bring your own (labelled please!) Rain/Snow date Sunday March 9.

Please register at https://forms.gle/Q9EgiCT65uqKuHBP9

 Watch the powerful documentary, "The Story of Plastic" which takes a sweeping look at the crisis of plastic pollution and its harm to all life on the planet. Then join an interfaith discussion about actions we can all take to reduce plastic use. Rain date, January 26 @ 2 pm. 

Join CJC for a Winter Solstice walk after Shabbat Morning services. Following services and Kiddush, we will take two short walks.  Both walks are fully accessible including strollers and wheelchairs. The event is rain or shine unless there is a downpour, so dress  appropriately! Stormwater management is better observed in the rain when you can actually see the stormwater do its thing.  

 Please register in advance so we have enough nosh! https://tinyurl.com/WSWCJC 

Tree planting event for all ages. Join this family friendly event for ages 2-82+ to help plant in loosened soil, stake trees, mulch and water. Sign up at   https://tinyurl.com/omigreenteam-treeplant-Nov-3 

10:30 AM - 3PM Bring your own refillable water bottles and wear clothes and close-toed shoes that can get muddy. All middle school and younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pizza will be served at noonish.

Oakland Mills Interfaith, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia MD 21045. 

Did you see your plants wither this summer? Get a rainbarrel and store rainwater for another dry day. We'll be giving out rainbarrels and diverters as well as instructions on how to install.  Please remember you've got to take the rain barrel home; the 45 gallon one fits in the backseat but the others are larger.

Limited to 8 rainbarrels total - act quick! Please sign up for either a 2 or 3 pm slot you'll be out of there in an hour or less.

   https://tinyurl.com/omi-rainbarrel-workshop-Oct-20 

 The OMI Green Team will be at the Oakland Mills Festival. Come see us and get your freebies!

Third Act is a community of

Americans over 60 who want to

empower older adults to protect the climate and strengthen our democracy. 

Third Act along with The Environmental Voter

Project invites us to write postcards to

inactive environmentalist and transform them into consistent voters to build the

power of the environmental movement.

Postcards and stamps provided, just bring a pen.

 At the 50+ Senior Center near the East Columbia Library, 1 PM in the Art room.

The Friends of Patuxent is offering a free public program: Crisis in the Chesapeake: Ospreys in Peril, on Saturday, 6/22, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM (light reception to follow), in the Patuxent Research Refuge's Visitor Center auditorium. Details and tickets (free but required due to space limitations), here: 

https://friendsofpatuxent.org/event-5726783

Press Contact: Rich Dolesh: dolesh@gmail.com; mobile: (301) 848-8154.

The Meeting House Gallery Exhibition will feature 2-D and 3-D artwork by 17 artists in a variety of media. A tapestry from "The Tempestry Project" will also be on display. Come explore what artists have to say about sustainability and our environment.
Meet the Artists  Reception is June 9, from 2-4:30 pm. Reserve a free native perennial for pickup at the reception at  https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/earth-omi_20240609   Gallery hours are 9am-5pm. https://themeetinghouse.org/art-gallery

Help weed our existing gardens.We'll be planting swamp milkweed in garden #6 so bring rubber boots! No experience necessary and all kids ages 2 and up are welcome. Sign up at volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com to let us know when to expect you. 

This virtual event is an opportunity to watch this powerful documentary "The Story of Plastic" that looks at the crisis of plastic pollution and its harm to all life on the planet. 

Thursday, June 6 @ 7 PM Virtual Viewing Create a watch party at your congregation or watch during the viewing window of June 1-6, then join the IPC for a Q&A with the filmmaker, Deia Schlosberg. Register at www.InterfaithChesapeake.org/Green_Team_Webinar_June_2024

Weeding is the focus of this work day for a number of the existing gardens. No experience necessary and all kids ages 2 and up are welcome. Sign up at volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com to let us know when to expect you. 

  In its fourth year, the Coral Reef Encounter continues to be a spectacular, immersive art and science experience. It is the first and only time anywhere that a swimming pool has been turned into an artful, simulated reef filled with handmade, fanciful coral and fish.  Please register for only one session. We have a limited number of slots!

Sign up to attend or volunteer at a two hour session at this FREE event  https://www.coralreefencounter.org/

OMI is once again participating in the Oakland Mills Yards Alive Garden Tour from 2-5 pm. Join us to learn about the benefits of pollinator and rain gardens. 

Help plant perennials! No experience necessary and all kids ages 2 and up are welcome. Sign up at volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com to let us know when to expect you. 

This in person event is an opportunity to watch this powerful documentary"The Story of Plastic"  that looks at the crisis of plastic pollution and its harm to all life on the planet. 

Friday, 7/26 @ 7 PM In person viewing at St. John's Episcopal Church 9120 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Register at www.InterfaithChesapeake.org/Events

Three bat houses will be installed on the lower parking lot to attract bats to help attain a balanced environment at OMI. Small brown bats live 30-40 feet above street level and hunt insects at night.

Two OMHS students, Mendel Cohen and Zoe Smolinski, designed this project in fulfillment of their capstone projects for the Youth Climate Institute.  Contact the OMI green Team at omigreenteam@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you'd like a bathouse. Material costs for each bathouse is $45.

We are preparing the gardens for spring by cutting back perennials, weeding, mulching and general cleanup. Remember to wear water resistant boots. Sign up at volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com to let us know when to expect you. 

Join us at any time to help with planting, weeding and mulching. Sign up at volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com to let us know when to expect you. 

Dr. Sara Via on  “Food: What we eat and how much we waste has big climate impacts” Live In-person at Oakland Mills Interfaith aka Meeting House, Columbia, MD: more info when you register https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/what_we_eat20240225 or omigreenteam@gmail.com

OMI Green Team goes pruning - February is one of the best months for pruning so we'll prune a variety of trees.  Tools and gloves provided but feel free to bring your own.  Adverse weather date 2/18. More info at volunteeratomigreenteam@gmail.com 

OMI Green Team presents Tim Lattimer, Administrator of the Office Of Community Sustainability in Howard County. 

Registration at https://bit.ly/Jan21TimLattimeratOMI

OMI Green Team presents Doug Tallamy PhD, author of Nature's Best Hope, at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center in Columbia, MD. More information and registration at https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/nature_s_best_hope

  OMI Green Team will be conducting a stormwater management walk through the Stevens Forest neighborhood, a 1.5 mile walk starting and finishing at OMI/ The Meeting House. 

REGISTER:  https://bit.ly/49HJD3b 

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

We will focus on mulching trees and plants at OMI in preparation for winter. We will also build a temporary fence around the new bioretention basin.    

REGISTER:  https://bit.ly/November19Mulching 

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

We will be planting new trees in pre-dug holes. Red maple, serviceberry, persimmon and redbud will be planted. If we have time we will plant some sweet bay magnolias. This is going to be a busy day - come for a couple of hours or the whole day. We will be providing lunch. REGISTER https://bit.ly/TREEPLANTINGNOVEMBER5

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Work session focusing on digging holes for new trees. We will be having a mechanical auger to do all the hard work just some cleanup needed but 20 some holes. This is hard work/going - come for a couple of hours or the whole day. Workboots please! We will be providing lunch.

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Work session focusing on planting new native plants and  plant maintenance. Come for a couple of hours or the whole day. Kids 2+ welcome! We will be providing lunch. If at all possible please preregister it helps us to plan https://bit.ly/GREENTEAMWORKDAYOCTOBER15  

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Work session focusing on planting new native plants and  plant maintenance. This is going to be a busy day - come for a couple of hours or the whole day. We will be providing lunch. Youth please preregister at https://bit.ly/YOUTHGREENTEAMOCTOBER1

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Work session focusing on removing nonnatives, weeding, watering (if needed) and other plant maintenance. This is going to be a busy day - come for a couple of hours or the morning.

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Work session focusing on weeding, watering (if needed) and other plant maintenance. This is going to be a busy day - come for a couple of hours or the whole day - lunch will be provided.

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Work session focusing on weeding, watering (if needed) and other plant maintenance. This is going to be a busy day - come for a couple of hours or the whole day - lunch will be provided.

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Youth Green Team focusing on storm water management for ages 2 and up!  We'll make demo rain gardens, look at plantings and for the older kids go on a stormwater walk. 

Registration https://tinyurl.com/youth-green-team-August-6

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Work session focusing on maintaining gardens and small repairs. 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.  

Youth Green Team activities age 2 and up! June 4 we'll be focusing on planting native plants, weeding and identifying plants. 

Registration https://tinyurl.com/omi-youth-green-team-June-4

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Work session focusing on planting "soft landing" beds and additional rain/pollinator garden plantings. This is going to be a busy day - we start at 9! - come for a couple of hours or the whole day lunch will be provided.

Registration opening soon!

More info at: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

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! 

More info: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

Current Revolution, a series of three short films, explores the transition from fossil fuels to renewables.

Popcorn and hot beverages to be served.

Registration and more detailed info: https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/current_revolution_omi_20230423  watch movie online here

More info: omigreenteam@gmail.com.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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

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.

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.

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

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/ 

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

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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

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.

To Save The Planet, Your Money and Your Health - Electrification revisited. REGISTER here